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Web Quantum Computer Simulator

Posted by michael on from the number-crunching dept.

Heraklit writes "As reported on Heise News, the Frauenhofer Institute of Computer Architecture and Software Technology has made available the first online quantum computer simulator - it will be simulating up to 31 quantum bits, for testing new advanced quantum algorithms. Behind the scenes, it is a 32 node Athlon 3200 Myrinet Linux Cluster with 56GByte RAM! Now imagine the computing power of a few hundred qubits, if ever constructed..."

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  1. Obligatory Slashdot Comment by Juiblex · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Imagine a Quantawulf Cluster of this!

  2. Re:Who says you can't change history! [OT] by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Hey cool. I just posted my on-topic, insightful, funny, Pro-Lunix ANTI-MICRO$$$$$OFT OMG LOL ARROGANT NERD FUCKWIT response in that thread.

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  3. Woah.. by captainclever · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Imagine a quantum beowulf cluster of these babies..

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  4. In the name of brevity by mr_z_beeblebrox · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Beowulf...
    Fap!