First and Last Name/s of Presenters

Stephen S. ClarkeFollow

Mentor/s

Tina Romansky Jason Molitierno

Participation Type

Paper Talk

Abstract

This paper will explore how quantum computers work from a base level and look at mathematical functions, specifically finding prime factors of large integers. Methods optimized for quantum computers such as Shor’s Algorithm exploit quantum properties and result in solutions that are notably more efficient than the best algorithms executed on classical computers. Finally the paper will define the parameters of an experiment with quantum algorithms and provide quantitative results comparing traditional computers to simulated and physical quantum computers. This will lead to understanding real world effects of quantum algorithms on fields such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Optimization and Mathematics.

College and Major available

Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering

Location

Digital Commons

Start Day/Time

4-24-2020 2:00 PM

End Day/Time

4-24-2020 4:00 PM

Students' Information

Stephen Clarke: Computer Science and Mathematics, Honors, 2020

Comments

WAC Writing Prize, First Prize

Prize Categories

Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Writing (formerly called the Writing Across the Curriculum prize; the final submission date to be considered for this award is Apr 1)

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Apr 24th, 2:00 PM Apr 24th, 4:00 PM

Quantum Computing: A Mathematical Analysis of Shor's Algorithm

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This paper will explore how quantum computers work from a base level and look at mathematical functions, specifically finding prime factors of large integers. Methods optimized for quantum computers such as Shor’s Algorithm exploit quantum properties and result in solutions that are notably more efficient than the best algorithms executed on classical computers. Finally the paper will define the parameters of an experiment with quantum algorithms and provide quantitative results comparing traditional computers to simulated and physical quantum computers. This will lead to understanding real world effects of quantum algorithms on fields such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Optimization and Mathematics.

 

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