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I recently had the pleasure of talking about this particular subject over beers with someone very close to the quantum computing community. The short answer is
by lowglow 13y ago
I recently had the pleasure of talking about this particular subject over beers with someone very close to the quantum computing community.
The short answer is: "They aren't really doing quantum computing. They're essentially cheating."
But, I'm no quantum mechanic PhD, so it's not first hand knowledge as to why.
- fidotron 13y agoIt seems quite likely that whoever turns quantum computing into something practical will face exactly that criticism from the academic quantum computing community, largely since it appears construction of what they think of as proper quantum computers doesn't seem to be too feasible. If D-Wave have managed it I must admit I'd be surprised, but the amount of venom thrown their way is curious.
- CJefferson 13y agoThe venom is understandable in any competition (and the battle to build a working, useful quantum computer is a major competition between both companies and universities) where just about every knowledgeable person is convinced someone cheated.