Yes. Cluster Computing relies on a lot of normal computers running in parallel. Quantum computers are fundamentally a new type of computer. I'm not going to pretend to understand quantum computing, but I believe the idea is instead of having a string of bits (1s and 0s) you have Qbits--one Qbit can exist as both a 0 and 1 at the same time. Similar to Schrodinger's cat.
Jeremi and Luca, what an enjoyable and interesting newsletter! Jeremi, your reference to writing code for your computer - that you need to know how the computer will execute it - it made me think of a captain of a ship who establishes a close and personal relationship with his craft because he or she needs to know how she (the vessel) will respond in any and all circumstances. Your curiosity is most wonderful. Luca, what a far-ranging week you had - please tell me which one you are in the group photo! Your experience with flight simulators goes back to middle school? I'm so glad to be in the loop, you two - your lively minds are also very good at communicating to us lay folks!
Jeremi and Luca, so glad you're both having such a stimulating summer!
Jeremi, is there a substantial difference between cluster computing and quantum computing?
Luca, how many words of French were you able to exchange with your fellow French countryman?
Haha, very few. I tried my best but his accent was thick and I ended up reverting to a shrug and an "un peu"... very embarrassing!
Yes. Cluster Computing relies on a lot of normal computers running in parallel. Quantum computers are fundamentally a new type of computer. I'm not going to pretend to understand quantum computing, but I believe the idea is instead of having a string of bits (1s and 0s) you have Qbits--one Qbit can exist as both a 0 and 1 at the same time. Similar to Schrodinger's cat.
Jeremi and Luca, what an enjoyable and interesting newsletter! Jeremi, your reference to writing code for your computer - that you need to know how the computer will execute it - it made me think of a captain of a ship who establishes a close and personal relationship with his craft because he or she needs to know how she (the vessel) will respond in any and all circumstances. Your curiosity is most wonderful. Luca, what a far-ranging week you had - please tell me which one you are in the group photo! Your experience with flight simulators goes back to middle school? I'm so glad to be in the loop, you two - your lively minds are also very good at communicating to us lay folks!
Thank you, Gayle! I'm farthest to the right in the light blue polo shirt and khaki shorts.