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What architecture do quantum computers use?
In this doc- ument, a Quantum von Neumann architecture is introduced which uses specialized hardware for the different tasks of a quantum computer, like computation or storage.
What is quantum computing hardware?
The quantum computing stack is everything that lies between a user and the physical qubits. The stack needs to perform essential functions; for instance, it must facilitate user interaction, turn inputs into hardware manipulation, and correct for numerous error sources.
What are the applications of quantum computing in everyday life?
Where quantum computing offers a genuine advantage over traditional approaches is when there’s a need to simulate or model complex real-world phenomena. For example, pharmaceutical drug discovery, geophysical analysis in oil and gas exploration, weather and financial forecasting, and chemical and materials science.
How will quantum computing change the future of financial markets?
Quantum computing could run complex market simulations faster and in parallel, allowing even faster transaction optimisation. There are opportunities for quantum computing to improve on dynamic portfolio optimisation, pricing options and derivatives, and risk management.
Can quantum computing solve optimisation problems in supply chains?
Today’s approaches to quantum computing try to solve optimisation problems that have broad cross-sector applicability, like the fine tuning of supply chains. There are two broadly different approaches, the universal quantum computer and the adiabatic (or annealer) quantum computers such as the machines supplied by D-Wave.
What does a quantum computer look like?
Right now, this demands significant physical infrastructure, often cooling the machine to temperatures near absolute zero and simultaneously keeping the quantum devices in a vacuum. This makes quantum computers look more like the mainframes of old than anything that would sit on a desk or fit in a pocket or bag.