Tensor computing and quantum computing are two distinct fields with different applications. Tensor networks, such as MPS, PEPS, TTNs, and MERA, have been successfully used in classical machine learning and quantum machine learning, where they can be mapped to quantum computers for improved performance. These tensor networks are efficient for preparing ground states on classical computers and can be combined with quantum processors for tasks like time evolution, which can be intractable on classical computers. On the other hand, quantum computers aim to outperform classical computers in various computational tasks by utilizing the principles of quantum mechanics. Here is a quick comparison between quantum computing and tensor computing:
Quantum Computing:
1- Based on principles of quantum mechanics - uses quantum bits (qubits) that can exist in a superposition of 0 and 1
2- Leverages quantum phenomena like entanglement and interference
3- Can solve certain problems exponentially faster than classical computers (Grover's algorithm, Shor's algorithm, etc)
4- Still in the early stages of development with small-scale quantum computers built
5- Potential applications in cryptography, machine learning, molecular modeling, etc.
Tensor Computing:
1- Based on multidimensional array data structures called tensors
2- Used extensively in deep learning and AI for parameters and dataset representations
3- Leverages tensors for efficient parallel data processing and manipulation
4- Scales well on classical hardware like GPUs through frameworks like TensorFlow
5- Already in use in many machine learning applications like computer vision, NLP, etc.
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