Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything (Large Print)

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An exhilarating tour of humanitys next great technological achievement-quantum computing-which may eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanitys biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be reaching its end. Running up against the physical constraints of smaller and smaller sizes, traditional silicon chips are not likely to prove useful in solving humanitys greatest challenges, from climate change, to global starvation, to incurable diseases. But the quantum computer, which harnesses the power and complexity of the atomic realm, already promises to be every bit as revolutionary as the transistor and microchip once were. Its unprecedented gains in computing power herald advancements that could change every aspect of our daily lives. Automotive companies, medical researchers, and consulting firms are betting on quantum computing, hoping to exploit its power to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline industries to revolutionize the economy. But this is only the beginning. Quantum computers could allow us to finally create nuclear fusion reactors that create clean, renewable energy without radioactive waste or threats of meltdown. They could help us crack the biological processes that generate natural, cheap fertilizer and enable us to feed the worlds growing populations. And they could unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of previously incurable diseases like Alzheimers, ALS, and Parkinsons, helping us to live longer, healthier lives. There is not a single problem humanity faces that couldnt be addressed by quantum computing. Told with Kakus signature clarity and enthusiasm, Quantum Supremacy is the story of this exciting frontier and the race to claim humanitys future.