Reborn Tech Scholar

Chapter 370 Quantum Computer

When everyone was still immersed in the Nobel Prize, Qin Yuanqing had quietly arrived in Anhui Province. The purpose of his trip was precisely - quantum computer.

A quantum computer, in simple terms, is a type of physical device that follows the laws of quantum mechanics to perform high-speed mathematical and logical operations, store and process quantum information.

From 1969, Stephen Wiesner first proposed "computing equipment based on quantum mechanics", and then in 1981, physicist Feynman introduced quantum computing, as the miniaturization of semiconductors reached the limit, when the size of the chip's circuit components When shrunk down to the nanoscale, quantum mechanical effects could put an end to the current Moore's Law.Therefore, in a famous speech in 1982, Feynman proposed the idea of ​​using quantum systems to realize general computing. At that time, Feynman thought that if a computer composed of quantum systems was used to simulate quantum phenomena, the calculation time could be greatly reduced. Concept was born.

After decades of development, quantum computing has basically matured in theory, which laid the foundation for the birth of quantum computers. In May this year, Professor Pan Jianwei of the University of Science and Technology of China announced that in the optical system, the research team first realized the basis of ten-photon entanglement in 2016. In the past, the world's first single-photon quantum computer that surpassed the early classical computer was constructed by using a high-quality quantum dot single-photon source.

Although the quantum computer has just been born and its performance is not very good, there is no doubt that it has unparalleled advantages. In theory, its calculation speed is far faster than that of ordinary computers.

Generally speaking, the problems that need to be solved by ordinary computers in ten years may be solved by quantum computers in only one day, or even less time.

Of course, in the eyes of Qin Yuanqing, the quantum computer at the University of Science and Technology of China is not actually a quantum computer in the true sense, and there has never been a real quantum computer in the entire world.

But there is no doubt that the quantum computer of the University of Science and Technology of China has given Huaxia a little advantage in the development of quantum computers.

Everyone knows that quantum computers have a vast market, and it is not an exaggeration to be hailed as a cross-age product.Once the research and development is successful and successfully implemented for commercial or civilian use, the resulting economic output value will be an inestimable value.

So at a very early stage, many scientific research institutes and computer giants invested in the research and development of this field, and technology giants such as BIM and Google in the United States have invested in it for 20 to more than ten years.In Huaxia, private enterprises in China simply stay away from it. The reason is very simple. Private enterprises feel that investing such a large amount of money in the development of quantum computers requires a large investment, a long cycle, and high risks. It is better to wait for European and American giants to develop quantum computers because of the high risk. Quantum computers are produced, and then imported.

Therefore, China's quantum computer also falls on the country.

At the beginning of the millennium, Huaxia organized a small group of scientists to start the research and development of quantum computers. However, at that time, Huaxia's technological level was far behind the world's top level, and its hardware and software could not support the research and development of quantum computers.It was not until after 2008 that China's chip technology leaped to a higher level that the research and development of quantum computers made some gratifying progress.

Continuously increasing investment, the University of Science and Technology of China finally gave birth to the first quantum computer.Of course, many people overseas do not admit that this quantum computer is a real quantum computer, especially BIM and Google in the United States, because the United States has also invested heavily in the field of quantum computers, and has always been in the field of quantum computers. In the first echelon, many people believe that quantum computers will first be born in the United States.But now Huaxia took the first drop of blood. This is simply the handsome guy in America trying hard to pursue a goddess, only to see the goddess fell asleep by Huaxia, the poor guy, and took the first drop of blood .

Therefore, during this period of time, BIM, Google, etc. have continuously increased their investment, and good news spread out every other month, which is inspiring.

"Academician Qin, welcome to Anhui Province!" Professor Pan and the president of USTC went to the airport to greet Qin Yuanqing in person.

This is the first time Qin Yuanqing has arrived in Anhui Province.

"Professor Pan, Principal Bao!" Qin Yuanqing smiled. Although Qin Yuanqing came to Anhui Province for the first time, he knew both Professor Pan and Principal Bao.

After getting in the car, Professor Pan directly introduced the situation of quantum computers: "Now we have analyzed it. There are mainly two aspects that constrain the operation speed of quantum computers. One is the semiconductor quantum chip, and the other is the algorithm."

Qin Yuanqing nodded slightly. This is also the core of quantum computers, so this year, the 'semiconductor quantum chip' project is listed as one of the national key research and development projects this year.

National key research and development projects refer to major social welfare research related to the national economy and people's livelihood, as well as major scientific and technological issues related to the core competitiveness of industries, overall independent innovation capabilities and national security, and breakthrough technologies in major areas of national economic and social development bottleneck.

Every achievement is related to the development of the national economy and national security and development.

On average, such national key research and development projects will only increase by five to ten a year.In terms of scientific research funding, the scientific research funding for any project starts at 5000 million and is not capped!
Because behind this, there is the support of national power.But this time, the Ministry of Science and Technology has listed 'semiconductor quantum chips' as one of the national key research and development projects, which is enough to show its determination to develop and improve quantum computers.

"Academician Qin, you are an expert in chips and computer algorithms, and you are recognized as China's No. 1 in the industry. We really have no choice but to ask our superiors for help and invite you to come and help." Professor Pan said apologetically.

Professor Pan’s statement is not unfounded. Qin Yuanqing is recognized as the world’s number one in mathematics and the creator of computer Chinese language. Every time a class is held in Shuimu, many well-known scholars sit at the bottom and listen carefully. Fanjieqing, Changjiang Scholars, and even academicians only want to learn computer Chinese language. After all, although they have the materials, how can they compare with the creator's personal explanation.

As for the chip field, although Qin Yuanqing's attainments in the chip field are not known overseas, as long as the position in China reaches a certain level, there is no one who does not know that Qin Yuanqing's attainments in chips can be called No. 1 in China.

Take a look at Huaxin Technology, since Mr. Yu led his people to leave Huawei to establish Huaxin Technology and engaged in semiconductor manufacturing. In just five years, it has become the number one chip manufacturing company in China. It has mastered the 7-nanometer process technology, which can not only provide enterprises with Chip foundry can also design and manufacture chips, and provide chip solutions for enterprises.

And behind Huaxin Technology, it is the great god Qin Yuanqing who sits in charge and provides technical power.Therefore, some well-known researchers have clearly realized that Qin Yuanqing is the No. 1 chip in China.

"Professor Pan praised you instantly." Qin Yuanqing smiled and said, "You have been engaged in quantum computers for nearly 20 years, and you have overcome countless difficulties to get to where you are today. I admire the fact that you have won honor for Huaxia Quantum Computer."

"As well as Principal Bao, I also admire the achievements of your University of Science and Technology of China over the years." Qin Yuanqing said: "However, Principal Bao, please strongly support the Thirty Schools Alliance! Facilitate the establishment of the Thirty Schools Alliance!"

"Principal Qin, it is my duty at the University of Science and Technology of China to do this!" President Bao said.

This time, President Bao personally picked up Professor Pan. In addition to supporting the quantum computer project because of Qin Yuanqing's status as an academician, there is also a very important [-]-school alliance.

The Alliance of Thirty Schools is a famous school alliance promoted by Qin Yuanqing after taking over Shuimu. It is to form an alliance of thirty famous schools in Huaxia. University.

And President Bao called Qin Yuanqing Principal Qin instead of academician Qin, not because Qin Yuanqing was the executive vice president of Shuimu, but because Qin Yuanqing had already completed the procedure, and taking over the role of Shuimu was a certainty.

Others don't know this news, but it is very clear to Principal Bao's level.

Qin Yuanqing's visit this time contributed to the birth of a real quantum computer. After all, he also hopes that China can truly master quantum computer technology and contribute to China's becoming a world-class power.On the other hand, it is to win the support of the University of Science and Technology of China and support the establishment of the Thirty Schools Alliance!
"According to the information, how far is the research and development of China's quantum chips or quantum computers from the United States?" Qin Yuanqing asked seriously.

Professor Pan said: "The gap is huge!"

"Especially in the direction of superconducting semiconductor chips, we are far behind the United States. It is because of this that we focus our research on semiconductor quantum chips, hoping to achieve cornering overtaking!" Professor Pan told the truth without any concealment , although it took the lead in announcing the development of the world's first quantum computer, but my family knew about their own affairs, and many of them deliberately made it disgusting to the United States because they saw that the quantum computer in the United States would not be born in a long time.

"However, there are still many technical problems to be solved on the semiconductor quantum chip. Therefore, it is not so difficult to successfully make the quantum computer's computing power far exceed the existing supercomputer before the United States!" Pan said. said the professor.

"As for the algorithm, it's pretty much the same between brothers and sisters. It belongs to the world's first echelon, but there are still many problems." Professor Pan is still very confident about the algorithm. After all, the second Qin Yuanqing is to be found in this world. It's so hard, it's almost impossible!
At present, the scientific research in the world is like this. Huaxia and the United States belong to the first echelon, and each has its own advantages. The gap between the United States and even many scientific research fields has surpassed that of the United States.

(End of this chapter)