Name: A beginner's guide to quantum computing
Uploaded: 2019-01-11T15:55:14Z
Duration: 9 min 55 s
Description: A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely, based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine, create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information.

Shohini Ghose: A beginner's guide to quantum computing

A beginner's guide to quantum computing

A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely, based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine, create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information.

Quantum computers do not just boost speed; they operate on fundamentally new principles. In one game, a quantum computer beat hundreds of human players by exploiting quantum superposition, winning almost every round. These machines harness uncertainty and entanglement to accomplish tasks that stump even today’s fastest supercomputers. Their unique powers could drive advances in encryption, medicine, and even teleportation, opening doors to a future filled with surprises.