APRIL 20238uantum computing is a revolutionary technol-ogy rapidly gaining momentum in the scientific and technological communities. It is based on the principles of quantum mechanics, which allows the processing, storing, and manipulating of large amounts of data and complex calculations. This article will discuss what quantum computing is, how it works, its im-portance, and its applications. Quantum mechanics revo-lutionized our understanding of the atomic scale, leading to technological advancements such as transistors, lasers, and MRIs. Physicist Richard Feynman's 1982 talk drew at-tention to quantum computing, which he believed could simulate quantum phenomena more efficiently than clas-sical computing. Mathematician Peter Shor's 1994 algo-rithm for finding prime factors of large numbers raised interest in it due to its implications for online security.Conventional computers use bits that represent either zero or one but fail to process the uncertainty inherent in our world. Quantum mechanics, on the other hand, allows for simultaneous states and places of subatomic particles. Q-computing is based on these principles, using qubits instead of bits to encode and process quantum information. With Entanglement, superposition, and interference as their fundamental principles, Entanglement is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more particles are so intertwined that the state of one particle depends on the state of the other. Superposition is a quantum mechanical principle that allows a particle to exist in multiple states simultaneously. Interference is the process by which one qubit's output affects another qubit's output. Quantum computers can perform exponentially faster than classical computers, solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers.In India, businesses have been exploring the potential of Q-Computing in data security, advanced encryptions, and the development of new medicines and lifesaving drugs. According to NASSCOM, quantum technologies can add a value of $310 billion to the Indian economy by 2030. The Indian Government has announced the allocation of Rs.8,000 crore over the next five years to the National Mission on Quantum technology and its applications. Educational institutions in India have also introduced courses focused on advanced quantum computing. The Indian Army has established a quantum computing laboratory and an AI center backed by the National Security Council Secretariat. Q-computing technology manipulates and controls these quantum theory laws to carry out complex tasks and computations with some uncertainty. Companies like IBM, Google, D-Wave, and Microsoft are progressing significantly in this domain.Transforming the World through Quantum Computing BreakthroughThe area where quantum computing is expected to impact significantly is Cryptography field. Classical encryption methods, such as the widely used RSA algorithm, rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers. However, quantum computers can factor large numbers exponentially faster than classical computers, making current encryption methods vulnerable. Quantum-resistant cryptography is HOW QUANTUM COMPUTING IS POISED TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE FUTUREQEDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEThe Indian Government has announced the allocation of Rs.8,000 crore over the next five years to the National Mission on Quantum technology and its applications
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