Author: Graham Laight
Date: 02:39:21 05/17/01
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On May 16, 2001 at 17:55:13, Vincent Diepeveen wrote:
>On May 16, 2001 at 03:42:49, Ron Norris wrote:
>
>>Believe it or not, Science Daily describes a new quantum computer,
>>able to search databases a billion times faster than conventional
>>computers.
>>
>>Given the time necessary to bring it to market, maybe I shouldn't
>>put off buying the new Palomino. But then, what's a measly 10 years?
>>
>>Adios mis amigos,
>>Ron Norris,
>
>Please show me a picture from that computer and i believe you.
Quantum physics isn't really my thing, but from what little understanding I do
have, here's a "schematic" picture...
E = Electron
P = Proton
N = Neutron
At a given time, a hydrogen atom might look like this:
E
NP
But, in quantum physics theory, that electron could be in more than one place at
one time - so it could also be:
E NP
I trust you're a believer now! :)
-g
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