Quantum leaps

Post date: Jun 03, 2015 4:21:10 PM

Data may be king, but new research by the Centre for Quantum Computation and Intelligent Systems means we may soon see a coup. UTS's team of computer scientists are leading the development of a new pattern of programming language that will underpin how we use quantum computers and how we process data.

Such technology enables society to accurately predict weather, prevent disease and manage consumer behaviour, but there are still many complex problems that cannot be solved by even the most advanced computers. And, as we continue to collect exponential amounts of data, this disconnect becomes even wider. Enter the world of the quantum computer – a new, and yet-to-be developed, computer that promises faster, more secure and more powerful processing, with problem-solving capabilities far greater than any classical computer.

"While we are still at the very early stages of quantum computing, there is an international race led by companies such as Google, IBM and Microsoft, as well as research teams including the Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology, to build a large-scale quantum computer. With their money and resources, the answer is hopefully soon.

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2015-06-quantum.html#jCp