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Quantum Computing
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190619094854.htm

Summary:
To encode quantum information, researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a
new method for using lasers to create coherent lattice waves inside silicon crystals using
ultrashort laser pulses. The cost of future quantum computers for cryptographic and
optimization applications would be greatly reduced, by taking advantage of existing silicon
hardware.

Critiques:
Quantum computing is the use of quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and
entanglement to perform computation. (Source: Wikipedia)
As of today, limited success is made in quantum computing and very small number of
quantum bits have been designed so far. With the upcoming new method of using lasers,
quantum computers bring a very promising and dependable prospect for future of computers.
Computers have become an integral part of our daily lives, be it through PC or servers. But as
assessed by the team of researchers at the University of Tsukuba working on quantum
computers, two major problems seem to have been highlighted.
1. Limit on packing number of transistors on a single processor
2. Cryptographic algorithms
With the need of bigger and better processors, a new approach will be required to be looked
at, as there is a limit on the number of transistors that can be packed in a single processor.
Present day information processing and storage also needs increment of the bits registers and
information storages.

Quantum computing will allow very large amount of information storage. Quantum
computing is taking advantage of the rules of physics that govern very small length scales,
creating coherent lattice waves inside silicon crystals using ultrashort laser pulses.
For a quantum computer, the developers aim at creating an effective quantum computer to
maintain coherence between various components, such that they are described with reference
to each other.
As stated by Prof. Muneaki Hase, who performed the experiment “This experiment reveals
the underlying quantum mechanical effects governing the coherent vibrations, the project
represents a first step towards affordable consumer quantum computers.”
Having an affirmation that a reliable and faster computer with successful theoretical model,
the future of computers in fields of healthcare, logistics, problem solving, or even for
personal use, it ensures faster and lesser time-consuming outputs.