1. Find the current number of users of
·
Mobile phones-7.33 BILLION
·
Facebook-2 Billion people +
·
Twitter- 353.90 million users
How do you know that these
numbers are current and correct?
I researched it from- https://www.statista.com/statistics/218984/number-of-global-mobile-users-since-2010/
https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/how-many-users-does-twitter-have
https://quantummarketer.com/facebook-statistics/
2. In the getting it wrong section of
the slides, try to find out if the quotes are true or just urban myths
3. Now that you know Moore's law
calculate
a)
The capacity of a typical hard
drive in 3 years time
b)
The processing speed equivalent in
3 years time
c)
The capacity of a typical hard
drive in 10 years time
d)
The processing speed equivalent in
10 years time
e)
The capacity of a typical hard
drive in 50 years time
f)
The processing speed equivalent in
50 years time
4. Explain in no more than three
sentences, each of the following
•
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is a new paradigm of computing that
uses quantum bits, or qubits, to perform calculations. It has the potential to
solve problems much faster than classical computers, particularly in fields
such as cryptography, chemistry, and optimization. However, it is still a
nascent technology and significant challenges remain in developing practical
quantum computers.
•
Light Based Processors
•
Light-based processors, also known
as photonic processors, use light instead of electricity to perform
computations. This technology has the potential to offer much faster processing
speeds and lower energy consumption than traditional electronic processors.
However, it is still in the experimental phase and faces challenges in terms of
scalability and integration with existing computer architectures.
•
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the science, engineering, and
application of materials and devices at the nanoscale, typically ranging from 1
to 100 nanometers. This field enables the design and fabrication of novel
materials and devices with unique properties and functionalities, such as
enhanced strength, improved energy efficiency, and targeted drug delivery. It
has applications in a wide range of fields, including electronics, medicine,
and energy.
•
DNA based Computing
DNA-based computing is a field of research that
explores the potential of using DNA molecules to perform calculations. By
encoding information in the base pairs of DNA, researchers can create
computational circuits and algorithms. This technology has the potential to
offer high parallelism, energy efficiency, and molecular-scale computation.
However, it is still in the experimental phase and faces challenges in terms of
scalability and error correction.
5. Identify a task that might be
useful at home with the processing power you described
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