Quantum Coin Flip
Learning and science
quantum computing demo
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1 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 3 critical, out of 5 comments about the project. Thread score -0.21.
Docs: 1 for, 1 againstIdea: 0 for, 1 againstPerformance: 0 for, 1 against
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What people liked
Good explanation accompanying the demo
From 1 comment
I love that you put together a great explanation to go with it! Well done!
lolinder on HN
Objections
Randomness may be pre-calculated or cached rather than live quantum output
From 1 comment
> The most random coin flip on the internet Gotta love quantum computing false fronts :) > 2 Yes, I acknowledge that IBM’s current machines have queue times, your results might…
daltonlp on HN
Vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attack
From 1 comment
Also, modulo a successful coin-in-the-middle attack.
pitherpather on HN
Explanation of basis state is unclear
From 1 comment
I was following it ok until I reached the section around "basis state". It doesn't actually explain what a "basis state" is.
theogravity on HN