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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
To protect privacy in a quantum computing era, we need to develop new cryptographic protocols that are resistant to quantum attacks, as well as explore quantum communication for secure information transfer.
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John Preskill on Quantum Computing
@ Y Combinator
05/16/18
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Quantum computers pose a risk to current encryption schemes, particularly public key cryptography, which relies on the difficulty of certain computational problems.
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
In the mid-90s, we developed quantum error correction theory, which encodes quantum states in a way that protects them from environmental interactions, ensuring they remain robust.
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Quantum error correction takes advantage of entanglement to protect information from environmental disturbances, ensuring that the environment cannot learn anything about the protected information.
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Quantum key distribution allows for secure communication by ensuring that any eavesdropping will disturb the quantum state, alerting the parties involved.
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
When forming a team for a quantum computing startup, it's crucial to have individuals with diverse expertise. Effective communication across different areas of knowledge, such as software and control engineering, is vital for success in this complex field.
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Simon Benjamin
05/26/18
@ Y Combinator
Network approaches to quantum computing enable any qubit to link with any other qubit, enhancing connectivity and power, despite the increased risk of errors if not managed correctly.
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Brian Cox
04/03/25
@ Big Think
Quantum technologies, such as quantum computers, are based on the principles of quantum mechanics and are becoming increasingly relevant in practical applications.
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Brian Cox
04/03/25
@ Big Think
Quantum technologies, such as quantum computers, are based on subatomic behavior, making it essential to understand quantum mechanics as it impacts our current technologies.
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John Preskill
05/16/18
@ Y Combinator
Improving the reliability of quantum gates and reducing error rates will be crucial for scaling quantum computers and enabling them to solve more complex problems.