Chapter 5 From evolution to revolution: the contemporary development of quantum computing
Stewart Kirubakaran S, Senthil Kumar R, Anusha A. M. Bamini, R. Mary Sophia Chitra · 2023
It is likely that you were familiar with quantum computing before beginning to read this book chapter. The fundamental building blocks of quantum computing are derived from the mind-boggling scientific field of quantum physics. Our society, particularly the fields of security, finance, and research, will be greatly impacted by the enormous potential effects of quantum computing. As a result, you may find articles about quantum computing in both specialized scientific journals and widely read lifestyle publications. But what does quantum computing mean to modern software developers? The prospective effects of quantum computing on developer’s lives were discussed in this book. In order to focus on the aspects of quantum computing that are pertinent to developers, we quickly discuss its principles and implications. The fundamental concepts are first introduced. Then, you will learn how to build a straightforward Java program that makes use of quantum computing. We also introduce the strange library, which enables you to continue using quantum principles while writing in Java (or other high-level languages). The qubit, a key component of quantum computing, is also introduced. Nothing is stopping you from beginning to explore quantum computation in your projects right now, thanks to quantum simulators and early prototypes. The likelihood that your software will be prepared by the time the hardware is available will rise as a result.