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Old 06-21-2007, 11:33 PM   #1
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Quantum Processing

Here's a random thought... anyone know when they think quantum processors will be available to consumers?
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Old 06-22-2007, 12:20 AM   #2
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Quite some time (decades?).....Quantum computing isn't anywhere near ready for commercial application, plus Moore's Law still has plenty of steam left.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:15 AM   #3
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how fast is a quantum processor? Can you even compare it too a C2D?
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Check out this previous thread: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.p...hlight=quantum
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