Chapter 1198 Information Change!

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Looking at the journal in his hand, Professor Arik's face was full of disappointment.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he cursed in an angry voice.

"It's just gibberish!"

"A quantum computer with 524 qubits... how is it possible!"

As a professor of physics and quantum information engineering at the University of Southern California, as well as a distinguished researcher of the Quantum Computer Project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and a consultant for Google's "D-Wave" project, he has countless layers of aura, and no one compares He knows better what a quantum computer is.

He even participated in the research and completed the development of the famous quantum annealing algorithm.

Although there is controversy in the academic community about whether the quantum annealing algorithm can be called a quantum computer, after all, so far no one has been able to find evidence of the so-called "quantum acceleration", but it is undeniable that D-Wave 2X is still the highest qubit Records are maintained.

Currently, Google and NASA are working on the development of D-Wave 3X, a computer operating in an ultra-low temperature environment that will redefine the world's understanding of quantum computer technology.

But even so, their expectation for this D-Wave 3X is only 100 qubits.

However, now, someone claims to have developed a quantum computer with 524 quantum graduations, and published this paper in a world-class journal such as "Future".

In addition to feeling that his IQ was insulted, he was also surprisingly angry at this irresponsible article.

Every false paper overdraws the industry's confidence in new technologies. This kind of irresponsible research will not only destroy the scholars who study it, but will also kill the entire industry.

Besides, this is not the first time!

The last time it seemed to be the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In recent months, there have been reports on quantum computer technology breakthroughs across the Pacific.

Seeing the angry Professor Arik, as his partner, Dr. Cecil, who was also reading the paper in the office, hesitated and said.

"But... the author of this paper seems to be Professor Lu."

"so what?"

"It turns out that "Future" will publish some interesting research. I also naively thought that it might become the third largest journal in the world and bring some different changes to our academic circle. I didn't expect that I still looked up to them. I did. Finally..."

As he said that, the disappointment on Professor Arik's face became more and more obvious.

Finally, he couldn't stand it anymore, and threw the journal in his hand into the trash can.

"...In the end, it was reduced to a propaganda tool of Hua Guo's official organization."

Seeing the disappointed Professor Arik, Dr. Cecil opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

In fact, his point of view is actually quite close to that of Professor Arik.

Before quantum memory came out, he couldn't think of any possibility that the performance of quantum computer could reach more than 100 qubits, let alone such an exaggerated number as 524.

The technical span is not as simple as adding and subtracting, but exponentially increasing!

However, the contradiction in his heart is that he neither believes that the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study can really lead them so much in this technology, nor does he believe that that person may be lying...

"Actually, you don't need to be so angry."

"How can I not be angry!" Professor Arik said angrily, "What they are consuming is the industry's confidence in quantum computing technology! What they are consuming is the future of those of us who actually do research!"

"Don't be so pessimistic, the confidence of the industry is not so fragile," Dr. Cecil said comfortingly, "NASA has invested one billion in the D-Wave 3X project, and there will be additional investment in the future. In addition, soon Immersive VR technology is about to enter North America, and Google is bound to win quantum computing technology.”

Professor Arik shook his head and sighed.

"I really envy you for being so optimistic at this time."

Facing the complaints from his colleagues, Dr. Cecil smiled bitterly.

optimism?

Is it really?

He didn't know which side was optimistic.

...

News of a breakthrough in quantum computer technology sent an earthquake through the semiconductor industry.

A 524-qubit computer...

This has almost exceeded the sum of the qubits of all public research results today.

It would be fine if this paper appeared elsewhere, and most people in the industry would laugh it off, but she was published in the world's top journal "Future".

And not only that, the corresponding author of the paper is Professor Lu.

These two factors combined, no matter how incredible the content of this article may seem, it becomes impossible to ignore.

The impact quickly spread from the semiconductor industry to other fields.

Almost all Internet-related industries are evaluating the positive and negative impacts of this technological breakthrough. Not only that, almost everyone wants to know whether this matter is true, or a oolong or a joke...

On the eve of the 20th Asia-Pacific Network Information Security Summit.

Five-star hotel near Shanghai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Hansa Clark, who was sitting by the window in the executive lounge, was watching the news on the tablet in his hand, with a worried expression on his face.

As the world's largest network, information, software and infrastructure security certification non-profit organization, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) shoulders the important responsibility of maintaining world Internet security.

And he is the chairman of ISC2, and also one of the organizers of this network information security summit.

This piece of news about quantum computer technology was completely beyond his expectation and completely disrupted his original plan. If the description of this 524-qubit quantum computer is true, then Huaguo's initiative to promote quantum encryption algorithms will have to be seriously considered.

Sitting across from Chairman Klein, Mr. Rupert, the secretary-general of ISC2, also had the same serious expression on his face.

Just ten minutes ago, he had called an expert in the field of information engineering that he was familiar with, and consulted his opinion on this news. Let's not consider whether this is a smoke bomb released by the Chinese people, but only discuss it from a technical point of view.

Once the 524-qubit computer technology really appears, the blow to the current international standard encryption algorithm will be devastating.

Before the popularization of more reliable encryption algorithms, all industries that rely on information technology, from the financial industry to the manufacturing industry, will enter a security vacuum period, and all secrets will no longer be kept secret...

"The timing of the publication of this paper is really special, and the Huaguo media's hype about the content of this paper also makes people wonder if there is any special motive behind it."

Clark didn't look up, still staring at the tablet in his hand, and asked casually.

"What do you think?"

Glancing at the dim lights outside the window, Rupert lightly tapped the table with his index finger, and said after a moment of thought.

"There are two possibilities, either the Hua people are building momentum for this Asia-Pacific Cyber ​​Information Security Summit, or there is something real."

"Which one is more likely?"

"the latter."

Chairman Klein raised his eyebrows slightly.

"oh?"

Knowing that the chairman was asking about his own theory, Rupert said softly.

"The reason is simple. The corresponding author of this paper is Professor Lu."

"Just because of this?"

Chairman Clerk smiled faintly. Although the dignified expression on his face did not change in the slightest, his tone became somewhat intriguing.

"...On the premise that the former possibility exists objectively, Professor Lu's signature does not mean anything. He comes from a country that advocates collectivism. For the national interests of Hua, he may not say something against his will."

Rupert: "Has this ever happened?"

The cloudy pupils did not move away from the tablet from the beginning to the end, Chairman Clerk said thoughtfully.

"No... But it didn't exist before, and it doesn't represent the future."

Rupert continued.

"Then do you think this possibility is worth our gamble?"

This time, Clark was silent.

Yes……

That's the problem.

Whether they believe it or not, they don't have the confidence to bet on this possibility.

Information security is related to the lifeblood of all orders in the global economy, military, and even politics. It is related to the issue of information security. They can only consider the "worst" situation forever.

At this moment, the phone in Rupert's pocket suddenly rang.

"I'm going to answer the phone."

Looking at Rupert who had already got up, Chairman Clark nodded, signaling him to be casual.

Walking to the side, Rupert took out the phone from his pocket and brought it to his ear, and pressed the on button.

Still sitting in the original position, Clark has been observing the expression on the secretary-general's face, trying to see something interesting from the changes in his expression.

In fact, Clark did see it too.

As time passed by, the expression on Secretary-General Rupert's face became more and more dignified.

Finally, the call was over.

Stuffing the phone back into his pocket, Rupert, who returned to the table and sat down, took a deep breath, his face was filled with a deeper solemnity than before, and a trace of obvious worry.

Without waiting for Clark to ask, he spoke first.

"bad news."

"I think... we may not have to speculate here whether the paper is a smoke bomb thrown by the Hua people."

Slightly stunned, Chairman Clark frowned slightly.

"what's going on?"

"My old friend in the field of information engineering—that is, the person I consulted with the industry on quantum computer technology..." After a pause, Rupert continued, "Just now, he called Call me."

"Xingkong Technology intends to build a new supercomputing center in Shanghai to provide computing power support for their virtual reality network in East China. According to the information published on their official website, the processor used in this supercomputing center..."

Swallowing, Rupert said in a difficult tone.

"It seems to be quantum computing technology."