Chapter 1197

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

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

At last, I couldn't help but scold with angry voice.

"What nonsense!"

"524 qubit quantum computers How can it be done! "

As a professor of physics and quantum information engineering at the University of Southern California, a distinguished researcher of quantum computer project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and a consultant of Google's "d-wave" project, he has countless layers of aura. No one knows what quantum computer is better than him.

Even the famous quantum annealing algorithm was developed by him.

Although there is a dispute in the academic circles about whether quantum annealing algorithm can be called quantum computer, until now, we have not found the so-called "quantum acceleration" evidence, but it is undeniable that d-wave 2x is still the highest quantum bit record.

At present, Google and NASA are working on the development of d-wave 3x, a computer running in ultra-low temperature environment, which will redefine the world's understanding of quantum computer technology.

But even so, their expectation for the d-wave 3x is only 100 qubits.

Now, however, some people claim to have developed a 524 quantum graduated quantum computer, and published this paper in a world-class journal such as the future.

In addition to feeling insulted by his IQ, he was also outraged by such irresponsible articles.

Every false paper overdrafts the industry's confidence in new technology. This irresponsible research will destroy not only the scholars who study it, but also the whole industry.

Moreover, this is no longer a rapid spread of influence from the semiconductor industry to other areas.

Almost all industries related to the Internet are evaluating the positive and negative impact of this technology breakthrough. Not only that, almost everyone wants to know whether this is true or a Wulong 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 Crick, sitting by the window of the executive lounge, was looking at 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 Alliance (Isc2) is responsible for maintaining the world's Internet security.

He is the chairman of Isc2 and one of the organizers of the summit.

This news about quantum computer technology, completely out of his expectation, also completely disrupted his original plan. If the description of the 524 qubit quantum computer is true, then China's proposal to promote the quantum encryption algorithm has to be seriously considered.

Sitting opposite chairman kleick, Mr. Rupert, secretary-general of Isc2, had the same solemn expression.

Just ten minutes ago, he called a well-known expert in the field of information engineering and asked him about the news. Regardless of whether this is a smoke bomb released by the Chinese, it is only discussed from a technical point of view.

Once the computer technology of 524 qubits really appears, it will be devastating to the current international standard encryption algorithm.

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

"The time point of publication of this paper is so special that the Chinese media's hype on the content of this paper makes people wonder whether there is any special motivation behind it."

Asked Crick, without looking up, still staring at the tablet in his hand.

"What do you think?"

Looking out of the window at the dim lights, Rupert's index finger lit a little bit on the table and said after a moment of meditation.

"There are two possibilities. Either the Chinese are building momentum for this Asia Pacific Network Information Security Summit, or there is a real thing."

"Which is more likely?"

"The latter."

Chairman Clark's eyebrows were raised slightly.

"Oh?"

Knowing that the chairman is asking his theory, Rupert said softly.

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

"Because of this?"

Chairman Clark smiled lightly. Although the solemn expression on his face had not changed in the slightest, the tone was somewhat intriguing.

“…… Under the premise that the former possibility exists objectively, Professor Lu's signature does not mean anything. He comes from a country that pursues collectivism. For the national interests of China, he may not say anything against his will. "Rupert: has this happened

The turbid pupils have not been removed from the tablet from the beginning to the end, said Chairman Crick thoughtfully.

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

Rupert continued.

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

This time, Crick was silent.

Yes

That's the problem.

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

Information security is related to the lifeblood of global economy, military, and even political order, and to information security. They can only consider the "worst" situation forever.

Just then, the phone in Rupert's pocket suddenly rang.

"I'll get a call."

Looking at Rupert, who had already risen, chairman Crick nodded his head to indicate that he was free.

Walking to one side, Rupert reached into his ear from his pocket and pressed the on button.

Still sitting in his original position, Crick has been observing the expression on the Secretary General's face, trying to see something interesting from the change of his expression.

In fact, Crick did see it.

As time went by, Secretary General Rupert's face became more and more solemn.

Finally, the call is over.

Rupert, who tucked his cell phone back into his pocket and sat down at the table again, took a deep breath, his face filled with a deeper gravity than before, and a trace of obvious worry.

Without waiting for Crick to ask, he said first.

"Bad news."

"I think We may not have to guess here whether that paper is a smoke bomb thrown by the Chinese. "

There was a slight pause, and the brow of chairman crinkled slightly.

"What happened?"

"My old friend in the field of Information Engineering - the one I consulted about quantum computer technology in the industry before..." After a pause, Rupert continued, "just a moment ago, he called me."

"Star technology plans to build a new Supercomputing Center in Shanghai to provide computing power support for their virtual reality network in East China. According to their information on the official website, the processor used in the Supercomputing Center... "

Swallowing, Rupert said with difficulty.

"It's like quantum computing."