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arXiv:2405.15838physics.soc-ph

What You Shouldn't Know About Quantum Computers

Chris Ferrie

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Abstract

Whether you're a CEO strategizing the future of your company, a tech enthusiast debating your next career move, a high school teacher eager to enlighten your students, or simply tired of the relentless quantum hype, this is crafted just for you. Cutting through the complex jargon to deliver the straight facts on quantum computing, peeling away the layers of mystique to reveal the true potential and limitations of this groundbreaking technology. Prepare to have your misconceptions challenged, and your understanding deepened in this clear-eyed view of the quantum future, written to inform and inspire readers across the spectrum of curiosity and need.

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With a foreword by Scott Aaronson
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physics.soc-phPhysics and Society physics.pop-phPopular Physics quant-phQuantum Physics

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  1. Willow, Our Quantum Chip 1 comment
    • specifically avoid resources written by and for physicists. the model of quantum mechanics, if you can afford to ignore any real-world physical system and just deal with abstract |0>, |1> qubits, is relatively easy. (this is really funny given how incredibly difficult actual…

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