Quantum Computing is the future, Traditional Computing based on semiconductors is coming to an end

Quantum Computing began in the year 1980 and it is the future of technology. The devices that operate quantum computations are known as quantum computers. 

 

Quantum Computing is utilized in various fields like Cybersecurity, Weather Forecasting and Climate Change and also, in sectors including that of logistics sector, medicine sector--for instance, supercomputing combined with AI employed in Chemistry for drug discovery.

 

Traditional vs Novel 

 

Recently, the government released a simulator named QSim to make the process of research work easier for quantum computing. It is expected to possess exponentially higher computing capability if compared to the traditional computers available at the moment. 

 

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, stated that the traditional computing growth through silicon and semiconductor is coming to an end and that, "quantum computing comes in...Qsim is a gateway for Indians and Indian scientists to take us in that direction."

 

At this moment, no quantum computer is available except QSim which has been generated by both IISc and IIT Roorkee, based on the foundation of IBM's open source structural framework. 

 

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The QSim platform can be accessed by students,  researchers, industries and startups to designate better hardware and utilize them on supercomputers Param Shavak and Param Siddhi AI.

 

QSim can be accessed via online mode where one can gain knowledge either through learning or performing quantum computing experiments. QSim, as an outcome, is the amalgamated formation of research and development. 

 

As Chandrasekhar said, the future prospects of our nation's technological capabilities will enhance if "we work in a collaborative manner and pick and assemble best minds...to create and own these technologies." 

 

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The government has presented an outlay of about Rs 8000 crore in order to generate quantum computing linked technologies under the National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications.

 

According to Business Journal, it is quite evident that "Quantum simulators are still on conventional computers". This is a way to encourage development of the environment and also "help people get acquainted with it" and provide them opportunities to perform experiments on various aspects.

 

MeitY Secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney said that this is an incredible venture into not only India but also "quantum stimulators when you look across the globe."