The Era of Quantum Computing Is Here

Explore the potential of near-term quantum computers in this 46-minute conference talk from WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2018. Delve into quantum theory's ubiquity, the four fundamental forces, and Moore's Law's implications. Discover the differences between quantum annealing and universal quantum computers, and understand the concept of useful quantum supremacy. Compare classical and quantum data processing, examining practical applications in material simulation, quantum-assisted reinforcement learning, optimal clustering, neural networks, optimization, and cryptography. Learn about resources for further study and discuss potential sci-fi applications. Gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of quantum computing, equipping developers with practical knowledge for the quantum era.

Introduction
Quantum theory is everywhere
The four forces
Initial configuration
Moores Law
Why is this important
Quantum annealing
Universal quantum computers
Useful quantum supremacy
Classical vs quantum data
Examples
Material Simulation
Quantum Assisted Reinforcement Learning
Optimal Clustering
Neural Networks
Optimization
Cryptography
Questions
Where to learn
Scifi applications
Developers