What and why Quantum Computing?

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Being the first generation of Quantum Computing it’s important to understand where it came from and what it exactly is. Max Planck, a scientist who introduced us to the ideology of the existence of energy and matter in individual units, and later its studies were continued by other great scientists. The particles are independent; the movement of elementary particles is inherently random and unpredictable; they may behave like waves or particles depending on the conditions. He also added that the more precisely you measure the more flawed the measurement becomes, which means it is not certain. For most of our history, human technology has consisted of basic elements until there was an evolution in the brains of humans over time. This advancement caused a huge impact on the work done by humans and by a machine ‘Computer’.

 

Quantum Computing depicts an advanced and better archetype in the field of computation. They are different from digital electronic computers based on transistors. The actual quantum computer is still in the beginning stage where there is a lot to be explored.  It can solve extremely complex problems, manage a huge amount of data, and work on probabilities that a normal computer or human can’t, hence it’s an aesthetic touch to every aspect of modern life. 


The quantum computer gets the speedup from going through all the possible values to a problem in parallel. This quantum theory is based upon the nature and behavior of energy and matter on the quantum at atomic and subatomic levels. It performs calculations based on fundamental principles. With the growing expertise in technology the world is getting more used to quantum computing and has experienced unprecedented extensions and interests from the companies like IBM, Intel, and Honeywell. This field is ever-evolving and will grow exponentially as the day goes by.


It can make the twisted and tangled problems solvable and has the potential to revolutionaries computation like graphs, algorithms, combinatorics problems, encryption, etc. It can carry out the calculations that other computers cannot. To reach the maximum advancement in the field of science and technology it has always given a greater share and much advancement. To have this implied on the computer sciences’ and for human welfare, it is likely to deliver a huge amount of speedups. Quantum Computing doesn’t bring change in a day, it takes time to revolutionize. The more names of the company, the more they indulge their investments in them for long-term profit. 

 

In recent years we’ve seen exponential growth in computer systems. Quantum computing has evolved and bettered it more than normal computer systems. The technological application areas where quantum computing is used are Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, Cybersecurity & Cryptography, Drug Design & Development, Financial Modelling, Logistics Optimisation, Particle Physics, and Weather Forecasting.

 

Quantum Computing comes with an advancement over the old approaches to real-world phenomena. It has a great potential for humanity and can help us in numerous ways of helping one to make smarter investments, to develop cures and medicines, pharmaceuticals drugs which are needed in crucial times like this one now, it can also revolutionize transportation. Quantum Computing can be of great help in geophysical analysis in oil and gas exploration, weather and financial forecasting, etc. Hence, Quantum computing is a boon to humanity in all ways, a boon that will only get enhanced to perfection in the future. 



Ananya Anand

II Year

Section-A

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