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Quantum theorists trying to surpass digital computing.

Authors :
Johnson, George
Source :
New York Times. 02/18/97, Vol. 146 Issue 50707, pC1. 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Focuses on the steady accumulation of theoretical and experimental breakthroughs that have raised hopes that another great technological leap, more powerful than a digital computer, will be discovered. The harnessing of quantum mechanics to invent a radically different king of computing; The role of quantum superposition; Explanation of quantum mechanics; Comments of Dr. Raymond Laflamme, Dr. Seth Lloyd, and others. INSET: The unpredictable computer..

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
146
Issue :
50707
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9702192831