If you take the average temperature to be 2.7K then this cools down to 0.018K, 150 times less.
D-Wave: Is $15m machine a glimpse of future computing?
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If you take the average temperature to be 2.7K then this cools down to 0.018K, 150 times less.
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indeed, space is not at absolute zero.
This really.
From my understanding there is some uncertainty with the actual process but it is clear that the current iterations with common optimization problems the d-wave is slower than a regular computer using state of the art algorithms for those problems. State of the art solutions are typically stochastic metaheauristic global-local optimizers with clever tricks. The d-wave process cannot take advantage of heuristics and does a brute force search although inherently in parallel (if it is quantum).
Although it is interesting that NASA, Lockheed,google etc have a device these things a dead cheap for those companies to play with. It is also unclear if the d-wave just gave them the devices, or sold them cheaper, or some other deal is in place. It does shadow that d-waves marketing is either world class and an,e to convince some of the best minds in computing, or there is actually a lot of truth behind d-waves claims, Which is much more likely.
D-wave is not without president, small scale research grade quantum devices have been tested for some time now. What is unique about d-wave is the scaling to high quoits and commercially viable complete systems. This was thought to be a long way off still. But it is not impossible dwave made significant process in the last 8 years because they are the only company that have tried commercialization. Those who dare win.
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To be fair though, it could probably freeze your ice cream quite fast.
Not really useful for cryptanalysis.
Linear quantum cryptanalysis is barely any faster than a normal computer. And that assumes the quantum computer is a fast as a standard computer, which they aren't by a long shot.
Will it play Crysis?
More importantly... Will it blend?
Will it play Crysis?
Not only play it backwards but tell you what you're having for dinner.
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The chips are superconducting so produce no heat of their own and the whole rig is immensely cooled.
We need 8pack to push this thing to the limits for free performance gains
We need 8pack to push this thing to the limits for free performance gains
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Interesting article, thanks for posting.
Whilst it seems that D-Wave haven't actually produced a full, working and viable quantum computer but rather has made a computer which partially uses quantum computing technologies and concepts for acceleration of problem solving, it is still quite an impressive feat and paves the way for more research and investment into this field as companies will begin to realise the immense performance gains available through the use of quantum computing and thus the vast amounts of money that they can generate from increased investment into R&D in this upcoming industry.
I wouldn't be at all surprised, given these recent developments, if commercially viable quantum computers hit the market within the next 8 years time rather than the couple of decades being predicted by many. Once large amounts of time, money and effort are poured into this field it won't take long before we start seeing the results.
Whilst it seems that D-Wave haven't actually produced a full, working and viable quantum computer but rather has made a computer which partially uses quantum computing technologies and concepts for acceleration of problem solving, it is still quite an impressive feat and paves the way for more research and investment into this field as companies will begin to realise the immense performance gains available through the use of quantum computing and thus the vast amounts of money that they can generate from increased investment into R&D in this upcoming industry.
I wouldn't be at all surprised, given these recent developments, if commercially viable quantum computers hit the market within the next 8 years time rather than the couple of decades being predicted by many. Once large amounts of time, money and effort are poured into this field it won't take long before we start seeing the results.
I love these proprietary black boxes that nobody is allowed to look inside.
Perhaps they're powered by unicorns riding leprechauns? Or should that be the other way round...
What was the last one we had on here? Something about a new type of aeroplane that could circumnavigate the globe in an hour or something?
Perhaps they're powered by unicorns riding leprechauns? Or should that be the other way round...
What was the last one we had on here? Something about a new type of aeroplane that could circumnavigate the globe in an hour or something?
You are allowed to look inside the d-wave machines, that is precisely why the likes of NASA, Lockheed and google have one so they can play with them and verify that the devices work as intended.
yeah if you buy one you can look inside it but if you just want to come have a look for free and potentially steal their trade secrets to advance you're own work you cant.