From the course: Introduction to Quantum Computing

A new era of computing is emerging

From the course: Introduction to Quantum Computing

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A new era of computing is emerging

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- [Jonathan] Imagine for a moment two particles each on opposite sides of the universe. When one particle is observed, the other has the exact opposite measurement. They are connected without communicating. How? No one knows exactly yet, but there are some theories. This is what Albert Einstein called, spooky action at a distance. And it's one of the remarkable characteristics of physics of the very small. Leveraging the signs known as quantum mechanics. The operating system of nature is the basis for a completely new form of computational power. With the current progress of research and development, quantum based computing may eventually be millions of times faster than the computing power that we all use today inside our smartphones, laptop computers and other devices. Hi, I'm Jonathan Reichental, and I'm delighted to introduce you to the fundamentalS of quantum computing. This new model of information processing has moved from the theoretical to reality, with quantum computers beginning to be used for scientific and commercial use. That said, we're still in the emergence of quantum computing as a viable mainstream offering. Each day that passes gets us a little bit closer. Finally, before we get started, find two coins and have them on hand. I'll be demonstrating several concepts that you could also participate in. Now is the time to begin to learn about quantum computing. I'll introduce this complex topic to you in plain simple terms. Although occasionally I'll get a little technical to address certain curiosities. Join me as we discover the remarkable, and mind bending universe of quantum computing.

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