Background on Computers
What are bits made of?
What do quantum computers use instead of bit?
Qubits
What happens when you observe or measure a qubit?
It collapses to a definite state to either 0 or 1.
How much service points do you need per semester?
2
What is electricity?
Electrons moving from one place to another
What type of simulations can be modeled on quantum computers?
Simulations of the quantum world.
What is the output of a quantum gate?
Another superposition
What days does Forever Young take place?
Saturdays
What is a transistor?
A switch that can block or open the way for info; electric switch
What do quantum gates do to qubits?
Entangle them and manipulate their probabilities
What is the most famous use of quantum computers?
Ruining IT security
What is our next workshop about?
Breadboarding
What are the four components of a computer mentioned?
circuit chip, basic modules, logic gates, transistors
What is superposition?
When the qubit is in both the states of 0 and 1 at the same time.
What is entanglement?
A close connection that causes each of qubits to react to a change in the other’s state instantaneously.
When is our next meeting?
March 3, 2025
What is the typical scale for a transistor?
14 nm
How many values can 20 qubits?
1 million
What is unique about the output of a quantum computer?
Get all the calculations possible all done at the same time
If you miss a meeting, who should you email?
No one, just make up the point