I wake up today, and do my normal routine which is coffee and toast in bed, etc. Then I started screening through the news and wham! Quantum seems to be discussed everywhere today. Did a lightbulb just turned on for folks.
An exploration of the science and philosophy of something as old as the universe and as fresh as this moment.
In quantum physics, the creation of a state of entanglement in particles any larger and more complex than photons usually requires temperatures close to absolute zero and the application of enormously powerful magnetic fields to achieve. Now scientists working at the University of Chicago (UChicago) and the Argonne National Laboratory claim to have created this entangled state at room temperature on a semiconductor chip, using atomic nuclei and the application of relatively small magnetic fields.
When two particles, such as photons, are entangled – that is, when they interact physically and are then forcibly separated – the spin direction imparted to each is directly opposite to the other. However, when one of the entangled particles has its spin direction measured, the other particle will immediately display the reverse spin direction, no matter how great a distance they are apart. This is the “spooky action at a distance” phenomenon (as Albert Einstein put it) that has already seen the rise of applications once considered science fiction, such as ultra-safe cryptography and a new realm of quantum computing.
Ordinarily, quantum entanglement is a rarely observed occurence in the natural world, as particles coupled in this way first need to be in a highly ordered state before they can be entangled. In essence, this is because thermodynamic entropy dictates that a general chaos of particles is the standard state of things at the atomic level and makes such alignments exceedingly rare. Going up a scale to the macro level, and the sheer number of particles involved makes entanglement an exceptionally difficult state to achieve.
Glad to see that Intel has finally announced that have embraced Quantum Tunnelling. However, slower performance chips isn’t the right way either.
Intel reveals at a conference that whether it chooses spintronics or quantum tunnelling, computers of the future are going to be slower.
Wow-glad folks are really beginning to understand the bigger gap that we’re all facing in the near future as we begin our Quantum Technology transformation. Last month I was asked as a futurist & NextGen Technology Disruptor what was my largest concern over the next 5 yrs and I responded the Quantum Gap that we all will be in as the Quantum Transformation begins it’s process among various countries.
Scientists in Finland have made an important breakthrough that brings us a step closer to building a quantum computer.
The team led by quantum physicist Mikko Möttönen succeeded in transporting heat 10,000 times further than ever before, with maximal effectiveness. Science Daily reported on the discovery today, saying that it “may lead to a giant leap in the development of quantum computers.”
The development of quantum computers has been delayed thus far for a number of reasons, one of which is the need to develop technology that cools the computers super-efficiently.
The 6th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security conference (7th – 8th March 2016)
Boy! I wish I could attend this meeting. I can imagine all of the conversations now “Quantum” & “Cyber Attacks” with some good old AI thrown in the mix. I am also guess that the 2 articles this week on the NSA maybe brought up too.
SMi Group reports: The MITRE Corporation will be presenting at the SMi’s 6th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security conference (7th – 8th March 2016)
These types of movies always come out when society is about to make a huge change in it’s technology that will reshape everything. In the 1950’s we saw movies about alien invasions and run away computers. 60’s & 70’s it was the robots taking over or Dystopia such as West World, Omega Man, Clockwork Orange, then 80’s MadMax and so on. Here we are again with more end of human existance movies because of AI and Quantum. Here is the latest dystopian movie.
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Another article just came out today providing additional content on the Quantum Computing threat and it did reference the article that I had published. Glad that folks are working on this.
The NSA is worried about quantum computers. It warns that it “must act now” to ensure that encryption systems can’t be broken wide open by the new super-fast hardware.
In a document outlining common concerns about the effects that quantum computing may have on national security and encryption of sensitive data, the NSA warns that “public-key algorithms… are all vulnerable to attack by a sufficiently large quantum computer.”
Quantum computers can, theoretically, be so much faster because they take advantage of a quirk in quantum mechanics. While classical computers use bits in 0 or 1, quantum computers use “qubits” that can exist in 0, 1 or a superposition of the two. In turn, that allows it to work through possible solutions more quickly meaning they could crack encryption that normal computers can’t.
NSA states it must act now against the “Quantum Computing Threat” due to hackers can possess the technology. I wrote about this on Jan 10th. Glad someone finally is taking action.
The National Security Agency is worried that quantum computers will neutralize our best encryption – but doesn’t yet know what to do about that problem.
Q-Dots in your TV in 2016.
Hisense plans to introduce a total of 22 TVs to the U.S. market in 2016, including 720p, 1080p, and UHD models. All of Hisense’s 2016 UHD TVs (eight models total) will support High Dynamic Range, and screen sizes will range from 43 to 65 inches. The flagship 65-inch H10 (shown here) will feature both HDR and quantum dot technologies and have a full-array LED backlighting with local dimming. The 65H10C will be available in the second half of 2016 for $2,799.99
From Hisense Dedicated to continually pushing the envelope with innovative design, technology and value to the consumer, the number-three TV manufacturer globally is looking to achieve the same position within the U.S. with its groundbreaking, affordable, high-quality televisions.
Since introducing its first 4K model in 2013, Hisense has become the fastest growing 4K TV brand in the U.S., a testament to its dedication to R&D expansion, brand building efforts and nimble operations that ensure consistent value is provided to customers and retailers. In addition, Hisense offers an industry leading warranty program, with more coverage than any other brand.
” At Hisense, the customer is central to everything we do–from product concept through post-purchase experience and support,” said Jerry Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Hisense Americas. He added, “as an agile and modern brand, our global and local capabilities allow us to execute new technologies faster than competitors. We look forward to advancing our distinctive offering in the U.S. by bringing more TVs to market in 2016 than ever before, while continuing to provide our customers and retail partners with exceptional performance, choice and high-quality technologies at more attainable price points.”
Demonstrating this commitment to the U.S. TV market, Hisense has announced the addition of 22 new TV models for 2016, from 720p and 1080p to 4K and the next generation of the company’s proprietary ULED technology. As exemplified by the H7 series in 2015, Hisense will expand the global 4K market in 2016 by making HDR processing accessible to the mass consumer with its H8 model. Hisense will also continue to expand its Roku TV line-up and deliver 1.07 billion colors for a seemingly infinite number of shades with its curved ULED technology.
Better Pixels For More Colors Hisense’s first generation ULED brought viewers blacker blacks and brighter colors with a curved screen that feels larger and creates a more immersive viewing experience. In 2016, Hisense will offer ULED technology and HDR processing in 55” (H9 Series) and feature a second generation ULED in the 65” (H10 Series) screen sizes, with more local dimming zones, quantum dot advanced color technology and the addition of streaming High Dynamic Range (HDR) content from Amazon.
Protected by 17 patents, ULED technology enhances color, contrast, black level, brightness and smooth motion with a combination of advanced hardware and software. The technology is up to three times brighter than OLED with better dynamic range and perception of black and white. The latest iteration of ULED will be even brighter and more colorful with a color gamut of 91.2 percent of Rec.2020 and 99.98 percent of the DCI-P3 color spaces and 1000-nit peak brightness.
