Re: [nano-assembly and computing]

From: sentinalnetmail@netscape.net
Date: Fri Mar 24 2000 - 14:22:17 MST


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matthew gream <matthew@gream.fsnet.co.uk> wrote:

I am wondering about something, as part of thinking about another problem.
Perhaps this has been considered, but I am unenlightened, so a helpful
reference would be gratefully accepted.

Parallel to the development of nano-tech assemblers are quantum computing
systems. I am wondering whether it is expected, or feasible, for nano-tech
assemblers to create quantum computers ?

For example, quantum computers could be created as stand alone entities in
themselves, or they could be embedded within other media/materials.

In the latter case, consider the development of a reconfigurable life form,
where the operating intelligence is distributed throughout the material. There
is no central brain, as there is with existing life forms. This is Terminator
2 imagery obviously, but the science fiction looks like it could be created by
the reality of nano-tech assembly and quantum computing.

Is it a plausible argument to make ?

Matthew.

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matthew.gream@pobox.com

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