Quantum Internet Draws Nears
If you have been following my 0x writing for any length of time, you know I have been posting on Quantum Computing for years. Well, the next logical evolution in my quantum learning and hence sharing with you, is the quantum internet.
What is the quantum internet?
It is a network of quantum computers that will send, compute, and receive information encoded in quantum states such as the qubit. Currently, this network is still in theoretical phase. In the quantum world, data can be encoded in the state of qubits, which can be created in quantum devices like a quantum computer or a quantum processor. And the quantum internet, in simple terms, will involve sending qubits across a network of multiple quantum devices that are physically separated by distance.
Will the quantum internet close down the Internet?
I can safely say no, the “traditional internet”, as the regular internet is sometimes called, will continue to exist. So, two online realms for you to continue to advance and available for you to understand and master.
Who are the contributors to quantum internet?
The largest at this point is the US Dept of Energy (AKA DOE) recently they releases their blueprint for quantum internet. You can read it here https://www.energy.gov/articles/us-department-energy-unveils-blueprint-quantum-internet-launch-future-quantum-internet
How far until we reach quantum internet era?
Currently, the quantum internet is in the nascent stage and there is no consensus as to when that timeframe will arrive. My belief is it will arrive incrementally. On the short end we have physics world saying 10-years and on the long-end we have others saying 20 to 30-years off due to the complications around secrecy. Either way its coming in bits and pieces; nah it will be in qubits. Sorry for the dorky humor!
Curious to learn more about Quantum? My Previous Quantum Computing posts they are here if you missed them:
IBM adds quantum software kit Qiskit across the entire technology stack - https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/ibm-adds-quantum-software-kit-qiskit-across-the-entire-techn-xjdvepw
PSIQuantum Funding exceeds $1B - https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/psiquantum-funding-exceeds-dollar-1b-xjdxgxq
Jan. '24 Quantum Recap https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/jan-24-quantum-recap-xwvvmdr
Quantum Updates - Q323 https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/quantum-updates-q323-xrgkpkz
Quantum Computing Updates - Q223 https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/quantum-computing-updates-q223-xyeljky
Germany demonstrated quantum entanglement over distance https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/germany-demonstrated-quantum-entanglement-over-distance-and-xvmwynv
U.S. Agency NIST selected four quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/us-agency-nist-selected-four-quantum-resistant-cryptographic-xmykpxe
Quantinuum Debuts 20-Qubit H1-1 System https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/quantinuum-debuts-20-qubit-h1-1-system-xzgypyv
Quantum storage on a Diamond https://www.publish0x.com/editPost/gJWZBNmR4oxwP4dO
Spring '22 Quantum Computing Updates https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/spring-22-quantum-computing-updates-xppwvrd
Quantum Computing using Silicon hits new Fidelity High https://www.publish0x.com/quantum-computing-in-bite-size-pieces/quantum-computing-using-silicon-hits-new-fidelity-high-xknjemy
Summary
The classic / traditional internet will not be forced out of existence when the quantum internet comes online I believe the two will co-exist as the quantum pieces will take quite sometime to develop into full scale distances like we experience today via traditional internet.
