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The document discusses the transformative potential of quantum computing, highlighting its foundational concepts, advantages, and challenges. It covers applications in various fields, including cryptography, and emphasizes the importance of quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography for secure communications. Additionally, it showcases real-life use cases and recent innovations in quantum technology, while addressing the need for continued development in the field.

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The document discusses the transformative potential of quantum computing, highlighting its foundational concepts, advantages, and challenges. It covers applications in various fields, including cryptography, and emphasizes the importance of quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography for secure communications. Additionally, it showcases real-life use cases and recent innovations in quantum technology, while addressing the need for continued development in the field.

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Unlocking the Quantum

Realm: A Journey into


Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize the world of computation,
harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems
inaccessible to classical computers. This presentation explores the
foundations of quantum computing, from the fundamental concepts of
qubits and entanglement to its transformative applications in weather
forecasting, cryptography, and beyond. We'll delve into the advantages
and challenges, real-world use cases, and the latest inventions that are
shaping the future of this cutting-edge field.

by Hritik Sahu
Quantum Cryptography: Securing
Communications in a Quantum
Age
Classical Encryption Vulnerabilities
Traditional encryption methods are increasingly vulnerable to quantum attacks,
such as Shor's algorithm, which can break many widely used encryption schemes.

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)


QKD offers provably secure communication by leveraging the laws of quantum
mechanics to ensure that any attempt to intercept a key will be detected.

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)


PQC involves developing algorithms that are resistant to attacks from both classical
and quantum computers, providing a robust security solution.

The standardization of PQC algorithms, driven by initiatives like the NIST competition, is
crucial for governments and financial institutions to secure sensitive data and future-proof
their communications.
Unlocking the Power: Advantages
of Quantum Computing
Unmatched Speed Unrivaled Complexity
Quantum computers can solve Quantum computing excels at
problems that are impossible for modeling intricate systems and
classical computers to handle, running simulations that are too
thanks to their ability to perform complex for traditional computers.
calculations simultaneously.

Enhanced Security
With Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography, quantum
computing significantly enhances cryptographic methods, ensuring secure
communications.

These advantages have wide-ranging applications in drug discovery, materials science,


financial modeling, and beyond, positioning quantum computing as a game-changer in
various fields.
Navigating the Quantum Landscape:
Drawbacks and Challenges
Error Correction
Maintaining qubit coherence and correcting errors in quantum computations remains
a significant challenge.

Scalability
Building large, stable quantum systems that can handle complex computations is a
major hurdle.

Cost
The hardware and maintenance of quantum computers are incredibly expensive,
limiting accessibility.

Programming quantum computers requires specialized expertise, and despite recent advances,
quantum supremacy remains narrow, emphasizing the need for continued development and
innovation.
Quantum in Action: Real-Life
Use Cases of Quantum
Computing
JPMorgan Chase Volkswagen
Utilizing quantum computing for Leveraging quantum annealing to
portfolio optimization and risk optimize traffic flow, reducing
analysis, enhancing their financial congestion and improving
strategies. transportation efficiency.

Google AI
Developing quantum machine learning algorithms to accelerate AI
capabilities and solve complex problems.

These real-world applications demonstrate the tangible benefits of quantum


computing across diverse industries, paving the way for future innovations.
Quantum Innovation: New Inventions and
Breakthroughs

Trapped Ion Superconducting Photonic

The field of quantum computing is marked by constant innovation and groundbreaking achievements. Recent highlights
include Quantinuum's System Model H2 (Gen 1) using trapped ion technology, IBM's Eagle processor with 127 qubits employing
superconducting methods, and Xanadu's Borealis, a photonic quantum computer. ColdQuanta's Project Hilbert, utilizing neutral
atom technology, boasts over 100 qubits.
Deciphering the Specs: Quantum
Computing Specifications

1000+ 100µs
Qubit Count Coherence Time
Impacts complexity and error rate How long qubits maintain superposition

99.9%
Gate Fidelity
Accuracy of quantum operations

Understanding quantum computing specifications is essential for evaluating the performance and
capabilities of different systems. Key parameters include qubit count, which affects the complexity
and error rate, coherence time, which determines how long qubits maintain superposition, and gate
fidelity, which measures the accuracy of quantum operations. Connectivity, or the ability of qubits to
interact and entangle, and quantum volume, an IBM metric combining qubits, connectivity, and
error rate, are also critical factors in assessing quantum computer performance.

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