Quantum computing

Quantum computing brings new spectacles that changed many things about conventional computing. No doubt, traditional computing is efficient. But a large data handling using classical computers that utilizes conventional computing might fail. However, a quantum computer could perform such a complex computation. In the 20^th century, Quantum computing was a rising field for research. That time, Paul Benioff helped with his research in quantum information theory. Also, it proved the theoretical possibility of a quantum computer. In fact, he introduced the world for the first time that computers could operate as per the law of quantum mechanics.

Paul
Benioff’s Journey

Paul Benioff is an American physicist, well known for his research in quantum computing. In 1970, he started research on the non-classical method of computation. In a short duration, he proposed the theoretical feasibility of quantum computing. Other than this, he researched various fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Early
life

Paul
Benioff was born in Pasadena in California on May 1, 1930. Paul’s
father was a seismology professor at the California Institute of
Technology. Also, his mother was English graduated at that time.
Apparently, the well-educated family background must be helpful to
developed interest in science.

Education

For
an undergraduate degree in Botany, Benioff attended the University of
California, Berkeley. In 1951, he completed his under-graduation
course. After that, he worked for TracerLab in the field of nuclear
chemistry. In 1959, after returning to Berkeley Paul obtained a Ph.D.
in nuclear chemistry.

Career

Paul
starts his career as a post-doctoral fellow at the Weizmann Institute
of Science. He completed that internship in 1960. After that, he
worked for six months as a Ford fellow at Niels Bohr Institute. It
was the well-known institute of that period. In 1961, he grabbed the
chance to work at Argonne National Lab. In fact, he worked there
until 1995. During 1961-1978, he worked in the chemistry division.
However, after 1978 he changed his division to Environmental impact
Division.

Apart
from that, he was a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University in
1979. He taught the quantum mechanics foundation which was his
research topic. Also, he worked as a visiting scientist for two years
at CNRS Marseilles.

Research
in Quantum Computing

In the 1970s, he began research in the non-conventional computing method, i.e., Quantum computing. In the early stages, he presented several research papers in this field. Later, he published a complete description of Turing Machines’ quantum mechanical model in 1980. This model was based on Charles H. Bennett’s reversible Turing machine. However, Paul Benioff’s theoretical presentation on the quantum computer was efficient enough to eliminate the dissipation of excessive energy.

At the same time, it was reversible. In fact, his research paper was first that showed reversible quantum computing is theoretically possible. Based on his research, many other scientists discover the field of quantum computing. Surely, Benioff formed the foundation for quantum computing.

How
Benioff’s research set the foundation for quantum computers?

In
1982, he published a revised paper on quantum mechanical Turing
machines. Based on this, Richard Feynman developed a universal
quantum simulator. Furthermore, based on Benioff and Feynman’s
research, other scientist Deutsch showed the power of quantum
computers. He proposed that with quantum computers, computational
problems can be solved faster. Because the classic computer was not
effective in handling large numbers.

Quantum
computing- Centre of Attraction

Benioff continued his research and published many papers. Also, several other researchers followed his research and came up with new discoveries in the field of quantum computing. Soon, quantum computing became the topic of attraction. The industrial sector, banking sector as well as government agencies kept a constant eye on this field. In fact, this field became an attraction for many other scientists. Presently, quantum computing is a fast-growing research sector that offers applications in cybersecurity, cryptography and many other fields.

Other
researches of Paul Benioff

Other
than quantum computing, he researched nuclear reaction theory. Also,
he conducted research to show the relationship between physics and
mathematics foundation. In fact, Benioff continues research in
physics after retirement.

Later
Success

Benioff
honored with many prestigious awards. Includes, Quantum communication
award for the International organization in 2000. Also, he awarded
with Quantum computing and communication prize from Tamagawa
University, Japan. In 2001, he honored with Special University of
Chicago medal for his extraordinary performance at Argonne National
Lab. Furthermore, Argonne Lab held a conference in Benioff’s honor
for his work in quantum computing.

Today, his contribution to quantum computing enables the field of research for quantum mechanical models, quantum robots, and other quantum computing topics.

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