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Outside of breaking encryption, what class of problems are most likely to be solved if these chips are successful?
by makestuff 2y ago
Outside of breaking encryption, what class of problems are most likely to be solved if these chips are successful?
- perching_aix 2y agoMaterial science and biochemistry are usually cited to be the primary beneficiaries.
- altruios 2y agoI just want to stress how much material science could advance us. Space elevators / hooks, are the things I'm most excited for.
- wasabi991011 2y agoA fruitful avenue may be in quantum simulation, i.e. simulating a quantum system and computing its properties. This is why the other commentor mentioned biochemistry and material science, since these are two domains where quantum effects are important to understanding. To give two concrete examples: In biochemistry, we could hope to understand how bacteria are able to do nitrogen fixation, possibly leading to a more energy efficient and less GHG-emitting alternative to the Haber process. In material science, we could hope to better understand the mechanism for current high-temperature superconductivity, possibly leading to the development of superconductive materials at even higher temperatures, lower pressures, and with more convenient other properties (such as toughness, ductility).