Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

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

Finally, I couldn't bear to curse with anger.

“This is bullshit! ”

“524 quantum bits of quantum computer… how could it be done! ”

As a professor of physics, quantum information engineering at the University of Southern California, and an appointed researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Quantum Computer Project, as well as a consultant to the Google "D-Wave” project, he has countless layers of halo, and no one knows what a quantum computer is better than him.

Even the famous quantum annealing algorithm was his involvement in research and development.

While there is a controversy in academia as to whether quantum annealing algorithms can be called quantum computers, after all, so far no evidence of so-called “quantum acceleration” has been found, it is undeniable that D-Wave2X remains the highest quantum bit record.

Currently, Google and NASA are working on the development of D-Wave3X, a computer running in an ultra-low temperature environment that will redefine the world's understanding of quantum computer technology.

But even so, their expectations for this D-Wave3X are only 100 quantum bits.

Now, however, it is claimed that 524 quantum graduated quantum computers have been studied and published in world-class journals such as Future.

In addition to feeling insulted about his IQ, he was furious at this irresponsible article.

Every false paper overdrafts industry's confidence in new technologies, and this irresponsible research destroys not only the scholars who study it, but also the industry as a whole.

Besides, this isn't the first time!

Last time it seemed to be the Chinese Academy of Sciences, there have always been reports of breakthroughs in quantum computer technology across the Pacific coast in recent months.

Looking at Angry Professor Alik, sitting in his office as his partner, Dr. Cecil, who was also looking at the thesis, hesitated and said.

“But… the author of this paper seems to be Professor Lu. ”

“So? ”

“Originally, Future was going to publish some interesting research, and I thought it was going to be the third biggest magazine in the world, and it was going to make some different changes in our academia, and I didn't think I'd look up to them. Eventually..."

Professor Alik's disappointment was becoming more apparent.

Finally, he couldn't read any more and threw the magazine in the trash.

“… Ultimately, it has become a propaganda tool for official Chinese institutions. ”

Looking at Professor Alik, disappointed, Dr. Cecil opened his mouth and didn't know what to say.

In fact, his view is actually closer to that of Professor Alik.

Before quantum memory came out, he had no idea what the possibilities were for quantum computers to perform above 100 quantum bits, let alone 524 exaggerated numbers.

The technology span is not as simple as adding and subtracting, but exponentially growing!

However, the paradox in his mind is that he does not believe that the Jinling Institute of Higher Studies can really lead them in this technology, nor does he believe that the person may be lying...

“You don't have to be so angry. ”

“How could I not be angry!” Professor Alik said angrily, "What they consume is industry's confidence in quantum computing technology! Consuming is the future of those of us who really do research! ”

“Without such pessimism, industry's confidence cannot be so fragile," Dr. Cecil comforted, "NASA has invested a billion dollars in the D-Wave3X project, with additional investments to follow. And with immersive VR technology fast approaching North America, Google is a must for quantum computing. ”

Professor Alik shook his head and sighed.

“I envy your optimism at this time. ”

Dr. Cecil smiled bitterly in the face of his colleague's spit.

Optimistic?

Is that true?

He didn't know which side was optimistic.

……

The news of a breakthrough in quantum computer technology triggered an earthquake in the semiconductor industry.

524 quantum bit computer…

This is almost beyond the sum of all the quantum bits of published research today.

If this paper were to appear elsewhere, most people in the industry would smile inappropriately, but she would rather be published in the world-class top issue of The Future.

And not only that, the correspondent of the thesis is Professor Lu.

Together, these two factors, however frightening the content of this article may seem, become irrelevant.

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

Virtually all Internet-related industries are assessing how the breakthrough in this technology can have a positive and negative impact. Not only that, almost everyone wants to know if this is true, or if it's an Oolong or a joke...

On the eve of the twentieth Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Summit.

Five-star hotel near Shanghai International Exhibition Center.

Hansa Clark, sitting in the Executive Lounge by the window, is watching the news on the tablet with a worried look on her face.

As the world's largest network, information, software and infrastructure security certification non-profit organization, the International Information Systems Security Certification Coalition (ISC2) has an important role in maintaining the security of the world's Internet.

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

The news about quantum computer technology was completely unexpected and completely disrupted his original plan. If the description of this 524 quantum bit quantum computer is true, China's initiative to promote quantum encryption algorithms will have to be seriously considered.

The same expression on the face of Mr. Rupert, Secretary-General of ISC2, sitting opposite President Clark.

It was only ten minutes ago that he called a familiar expert in the field of information engineering to consult his views on the news. For the time being, it is not considered whether this is a smoke bomb emitted by the Chinese, only from a technical point of view.

Once 524 quantum bits of computer technology truly emerges, the blow to today's international standard encryption algorithms will be devastating.

Until more reliable encryption algorithms become popular, everything from finance to manufacturing, etc. that depends on information technology, will enter a security vacuum and all secrets will no longer be kept confidential…

“The timing of the publication of this paper is too special, and the massive publicity given by the Chinese media to the contents of this paper raises doubts as to whether there is any particular motive behind it. ”

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

“What do you think? ”

After a glance at the lamp outside the window, Rupert's index finger gently lit a little on the table, reflecting for a moment, he said.

“Either the Chinese are creating momentum for this Asia-Pacific cybersecurity summit, or it does. ”

“Which is more likely? ”

“The latter. ”

Chairman Clark's eyebrows gently lifted.

“Oh?”

Knowing that the chairman was questioning his theory, Rupert said softly.

“For a simple reason, the correspondent for this paper is Professor Lu. ”

“Because of this? ”

Chairman Clark smiled slightly, and though the expression on his face had not changed slightly, his tone was somewhat intriguing.

“… Professor Lu's signature is not indicative of anything, provided that the former possibility exists objectively. He comes from a country that practises collectivism and does not necessarily speak out against his will in the national interest of China. ”

Rupert: “Has this ever happened? ”

Cloudy pupils have not been removed from the tablet from the beginning, Chairman Clark said thoughtfully.

“No… but not before, does not represent later. ”

Rupert continued to ask.

“So do you think this possibility is worth gambling for? ”

This time, Clark was silent.

Yes...

That's the problem.

Whether they believe it or not, there's no chance of that.

Information security is at stake in the very lifeblood of the global economic, military and even political order. It is at stake in information security, and they can always only consider the “worst”.

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

“I'm going to pick up the phone. ”

Looking at Rupert, who had already risen, Chairman Clark looked down to show him that he was at will.

Walking aside, Rupert grabbed his phone from his pocket to his ear and pressed the on button.

Still sitting in his original position, Clark has been observing the look on the face of the Secretary-General, trying to see something interesting in his expression changes.

In fact, Clark did see it.

Time goes by, only to see Secretary-General Rupert's face get heavier and heavier.

Finally, the call is over.

Pushing the phone back into his pocket, Rupert returned to sit at the table and took a deep breath, his face filled with a deeper weight than before, and a hint of obvious concern.

Without waiting for Clark to ask, he said one step at a time.

“Bad news.”

“I think… we may not have to speculate here as to whether the paper was a smoke bomb thrown by the Chinese. ”

Slightly stunned, Chairman Clark's eyebrows slightly wrinkled.

“What happened? ”

“An old friend of mine in the field of information engineering - the one I consulted earlier about his industry's views on quantum computer technology…" Tong, Rupert continued, “just now he called me. ”

“Startech intends to build a new supercomputing center in Shanghai to provide operational support for their virtual reality network in East China. According to the information they posted on the official website, the processor used by this supercomputing center...”

I swallowed my mouth and Rupert spoke with difficulty.

“It seems to be quantum computing. ”