The Rabi Quantum Computer
Abstract
This paper sets about to examine how a quantum computer might eventually be exploited. (A quantum computer uses strange but real effects in Quantum Mechanics to explore many possibilities at the same time with the same hardware.) There are currently just four known quantum computer algorithms. The possibilities are staggering but are not likely to be realized by attending only to what lies clearly at band. We might be able to factor large numbers search databases in fewer steps evaluate simple global properties of arbitrary predicates and simulate quantum systems. But we might also be able to factor complicated problems search databases of large images and sounds evaluate interesting properties of complicated functions and simulate sound and weather systems. No one currently bas any idea bow to do anything that complicated on a quantum computer. The research community therefore needs to focus on what has to be done to liberate the imaginations of students everywhere so they can rework the foundations of their fields to exploit the exponential potential of quantum computers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP010869
Entities
People
- Rudolph A. Krutar
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory