Before we get into the good stuff, I need to tell you that quantum computers are not magical. They may seem magical, just because the fundamental math and physics behind them are somewhat complicated. But the truth is, a quantum computer is marginally better than classical computers, nothing more.
Classical computers are better at some tasks than quantum computers, such as sending and receiving emails, creating spreadsheets and other documents, and desktop publishing. Quantum computers are not meant to replace classical computers; they are just meant to solve distinct problems than those solvable by classical computers. That being said, any problem that is impossible to solve using classical computers will be impossible to solve using quantum computers.
I know what you’re thinking…
You’re probably saying, but if they only solve problems solvable on classical computers, then what’s all the hype about?
Well, quantum computers have the potential to solve some problems better, faster, and more efficient than classical computers.
Problems like what you say? Before we get into that, let’s see what classical computers can and can’t do.
Problems Classification in Computer Science
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In computer science, they categorize problems according to how many computational steps it would take to solve them using the best-known algorithms. That is translated to how long it will take a computer to solve them. These categories are broad and often overlap. The most used three categories are P problems, NP problems, and NP-complete problems.
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