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Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in earth observation | computational astrophysicist | technical author | ex-CTO, Paladin AI (acquired)

A quantum computer from IBM has been installed on a university campus for the first time. These machines are marvels. Instead of processing information via arithmetic logic, transistors, and gated circuits, in a quantum computer it is (in some sense) the universe itself performing the calculation via the intrinsic quantum properties of atoms themselves. Current machines are still "small" in terms of the number of entangled particles kept in ultracold states and used for the computation. The one being installed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 127 quantum bits, but is already able to perform useful work. Recent breakthroughs are improving the stability of these fragile systems, which will enable larger quantum computers to be built. As a physicist, I sometimes view the universe as a giant information processing machine. Quantum computers tap into this machine, but in a very tiny way. https://lnkd.in/g--YpJTN

New York college becomes 1st university with on-campus IBM quantum computer that is 'scientifically useful'

New York college becomes 1st university with on-campus IBM quantum computer that is 'scientifically useful'

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Aaron Olivera

Founder at Earth 300

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The universe must indeed be the ultimate intelligence machine; with quantum computing man again uses a lever to compete with nature. Singularity is near!

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Spencer Manwell, Ph.D.

Physicist who develops commercial software | Nuclear Medicine | Molecular Imaging

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Mags B.

Senior Marketing Manager @ Varsity Tutors | AI-Enabled Marketer | Sales Enablement, Content Development, Marketing Communications

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Awe-inspiring

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