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Article Date: 01-21-2025

Quantum Computing and the future of PCs

Quantum Computing has been all the talk in PC technology lately. But, what is quantum computing? Quantum computing uses a type of computer that is based not on bits representing 0's and 1's, but on quantum bits representing zeros and ones and something else. Quantum computing is based on the quantum mechanic principle of superposition and entanglement, meaning that something can be in more than one state at the same time. Quantum bits, called qubits, can be a 0 or a 1 or a zero and a one. Quantum bits are manipulated in variety of ways, including utilizing vacuums, lasers, capacitors, and junctions, as well as microwaves to manipulate the qubits. Then, one computer recently designed a single qubit system, using one single photon as it's qubit, in order to produce a desktop sized quantum machine!

Some say quantum computing is just around the corner. Some even say that soon tomorrow's cloud must consist of quantum computers for energy conservation's sake. Many say that numerous technological breakthroughs are imminent because of quantum computing. Because Quantum Computing is not just limited to zeros and ones, but can branch off quickly it handles algorithmic problems with ease. This could be extremely helpful to artificial intelligence and research. Fortunately for the future of the technology, many companies have jumped on the quantum computing bandwagon. Many of them have not or will not make it as a company, but the atmosphere for Quantum Computing is electric with research competitions from the likes of Harvard and MIT, Japan, and the U.S. government.

But how will Quantum Computing be helpful in our daily lives? The future will reveal that. We know that Quantum Computing may help with weather models, medical research, materials research, banking, military intelligence, autonomous vehicles, etc. That Quantum Computing will replace traditional computing is doubtful. Nonetheless, as Jensen Huang, the CEO from Nvidia, suggested at CES 2025, the usefulness of quantum Computing may be 15 to 30 years out.

Have you seen pictures of quantum computers? They are certainly cool to look at. Yet, they remain fragile and prone to problems due to their environmental requirements. They must be kept at incredibly low temperatures, and inside controlled environments in order to eliminate interference. Quantum computers are also prone to problems with error checking. However, these issues are being addressed.

What does this mean for you? Well, this means that technology will keep evolving. Yet, in the meantime, especially in our everyday lives, traditional computers will be the computer the common person uses. In fact 'simple' problems may continue to be more cost effectively solved by traditional computers for the foreseeable future. You can continue to look forward to technology such as chiplet integration in CPUs and video cards, continued improvement in operating systems, and features such as AI, talk to text, high speed data transfer, enhanced security, enhanced viewing options, enhanced wireless technology, etc. for years to come. As has been the case in the past, you can expect changes to necessitate a computer upgrade every three to five years, assuming you are continuing with the new software and new accessories which take advantage of new technology.

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