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    Quantum and biological computers. When?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by erig007, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. erig007

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    Just wonder when we will see that. And which one should come first
     
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    When we can fit millions of neurons onto a single 1"x1" die.
     
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    I guess it's not for tomorrow then. I shouldn't start saving some money for this :)
     
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    Definitely not in the current generation..
     
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    I heard somewhere that it could have some limit under the 22nm lithography for the current technology is it true? I heard that a few years back so I imagine that since they have found a way to go over it because we are not too far from that
     
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    Uhm we're still very long ways from that. Very very long ways.
    From my understanding while quantum computing is possible, the type of programming used in OS/programs now a days would not be a feasible task. That may be it's only limitation.
     
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    L(o*63)NG Time! In tech terms anyway.
     
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    Immersion Lithography is the answer to smaller than 22NM nodes. But it will hit a limit at about 10-15NM. I'm still wondering what will come after 10-15NM. Also, seeing as how Sandy Bridge is going to be 32NM and ending the cycle with Ivy Bridge at 22NM, it's not too far off.
     
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    So maybe the biological computer could be more feasible then.
    I imagine a program based on virus

    long ways: The Ivy bridge isn't supposed to be in 22nm. If everything goes well doesn't it be coming in 2 years?

    ok H.A.L. 9000 you answered my question

    I heard something about the us army working on an optical processor but it was years ago. Not sure where they are now with it. I remember now I think IBM was among the leader for it. Could be the next thing to come then

    Ok I've found one link on it
    http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/ibm-c...-to-enhance-inter-processor-connections/31531

    All must have in a way or another something done by now I guess then which one should come first?

    quantum computer
    biological computer
    optical ''computer''
     
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