Tomislav Tipurić

The Quantum Leap: Redefining Computing and Its Applications

A classical computer might take a billion years to break modern encryption. A quantum computer could do it in minutes.

The Quantum Leap: Redefining Computing and Its Applications
#1about 6 minutes

Why classical computers are reaching their physical limits

Classical computers struggle with complex global problems because Moore's Law is ending as transistors approach the atomic scale, creating a need for a new computing paradigm.

#2about 3 minutes

How quantum computers can break modern encryption

The problem of factoring large prime numbers, which is the foundation of RSA encryption, demonstrates how quantum algorithms can solve exponentially complex problems in linear time.

#3about 2 minutes

Understanding the qubit and quantum superposition

Unlike a classical bit that is either 0 or 1, a qubit can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously, unlocking immense computational potential.

#4about 4 minutes

Manipulating qubits using quantum gates and logic

Quantum gates, analogous to classical logic gates, are used to manipulate the probabilistic states of qubits, with simulations requiring exponential amounts of classical memory.

#5about 3 minutes

Harnessing interference and quantum entanglement

Quantum computing leverages interference to amplify correct answers and cancel wrong ones, while entanglement links qubit states instantly regardless of distance.

#6about 2 minutes

The probabilistic nature of quantum measurement

Due to the no-cloning principle, measuring a qubit collapses its superposition and provides the most probable answer, not a deterministic one.

#7about 3 minutes

The industry race to build stable quantum hardware

Companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft are developing different hardware approaches, such as superconductors and topological qubits, while battling high error rates.

#8about 5 minutes

Exploring future applications of quantum computing

Quantum computers promise to revolutionize fields like material science for better batteries, drug discovery, carbon capture, and training next-generation artificial intelligence models.

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