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Overview:

Long ago, many great philosophers began contemplating the classifications of matter and energy. It was proposed that our world may be classifiable into earth, water, air, fire, etc. This ultimately lead to the ideas of dividing substances into fundamental units of elements called the atom. This begged the question of the fundamentals of the atom. Today in 2011, it is believed that there are at least 17 fundamental particles of atoms whose binding and dissociation energies have lead to a branch of study in quantum theory. The nature of subatomic study has lead to quantum mechanics, field theory, and particle theory.

Energy:

e=mc^2 is perhaps the most famous equation of physics. It implies that energy and mass have an equivalence. At the quantum level, many of the fundamentals of Newtonian physics hold, but you begin to view atomic and subatomic particles with inherent energies. You begin describing zero point fluctuations in particles and systems, virtual matter, anti-matter, and other anomalies. You begin finding that matter behaves completely different from what is evident in the macro world which is why there is a discipline dedicated to quantum theory.

Quantum Theory:

In Quantum Theory, we look at subatomic particles and their behavior. Using light as an example, it is believed that there are discrete carriers of radiation such as the photon. It is believed that a single photon can have absolute and discrete values (mass, wavelength, etc.), and it is believed that particles could be isolated. The great difficulty of isolating, measuring, and manipulating particles is that by the act of observation, the behaviors of particles are modified. If I bombard a particle with a particle to look at the result, the particles will have been disturbed and obtaining a snapshot seems impossible. However, through statistical analysis, we have probabilistic data that is extremely refined to degrees that can be described by planck scales. If you toss an asymmetric coin 1 billion times, consider forces, and beam light on a portion of the coin, there could be a numerical trend that is not a 50/50 split. You may then want to repeat the billion toss experiment several times to see if that trend holds. Of course, in controlled environments and with ingenuity, there are quicker and more clever ways of acquiring this data - and this is the discipline of quantum study.

Dimensionality:

For many purposes and in the discipline of Quantum Theory, dimensionality may be considered 1 dimensional. As an example, a Quantum Dot may only posses the properties of discrete information. A Quantum Wire may only be able to transmit information along 1 path (though field effects may be derived). A quantum grid of Quantum Wires may be able to transport information 2 dimensionally and a third dimension may be derived through field effects. Often, the dimensionality is presumed by the application or experiment. In addition to 1st dimensionality, discrete behaviors and properties are very often confined as a consequence of this dimensionality and are regarded simply as states that can be described by a wavefunction or state function with the principle uncertainties inherent and accounted for.

Time:

This section may have been better introduced by the idea of quantum entanglements. Welcome to the bizarre world of time and paradox. Let's start by saying there is some hope of gaining more absolute measures of time. We have achieved more absolute times by the introduction of atomic timekeeping. In a nutshell, If our days are lengthening (periods of day and night), our international atomic clocks continue to tick with accuracies in the billionths of seconds. How is this achieved? I believe the caesium atom is one standard. It's resonance frequencies are extremely narrow and refined. Of course, I assume that these clocks are synchronized for further accuracy. Of course, this kind of synchronization is as good as the theory or relativity permits. Some of the ideas behind quantum entanglement include the theory that it could be possible to subvert the limits of relativity through "instantaneous" influences. Thinking of a star system thousands of lightyears away seems instantaneous, and is very creative, but it can be argued that this thought is an internal restriction of the mind. The idea of "instantaneous" quantum entanglement is intriguing nonetheless even in thought and has been called ESP, the sixth sense, the seventh sense, and in Star Wars - the force. This type of instantaneous entanglement introduces the illusion of paradox, and in some theory, the idea of backward time traversals has been entertained. Paradoxes of time however are approached very delicately in science fiction and are almost always dangerous when considering upsetting the balance of history and time in a consequential universe. A consequential paradigm is one in which a precession of events is strictly followed by a succession of consequences. It is still possible in this case to have illusions of time differences.

Quantum Computing:

Lithography - Shrinking Existing Architecture
I believe much of our current research will be dedicated to shrinking current computer architecture. The reason for this is in the presumption that the current logic and architecture is pretty effective. Though some other research may be dedicated to trinary computing as suggested by some working with Qbits or Quantum bits, immediate successes for higher speeds in processing power are still possible through several techniques. I have an entire section dedicated to computing theory which you may want to visit - I will not exhaust myself here with broad computing technology. In a nutshell, I do not believe we have reached Moore's limit with our current processors. With the existing architecture, we can likely lower power consumption, power range, and possibly improve the clock cycle speeds that run sequential logic processing. We are essentially approaching closely some of the fundamentals as first steps to quantum computing, though we have a couple of orders of magnitude until be truly begin approaching single dimensionality. So this leaves plenty of room for improvements as we begin switching to quantum computing. Additionally, there is still plenty of room for arrayed processing as we shrink current processor architecture. Arrays will simply follow scheduling algorithms for various computational tasks.

Solid-State:

Memory and Quantum Field Effects:
I have not opened up a USB flash stick ever, but I was told there are no moving parts. I suspect flash memory may be examples of solid state memory. Theoretically, you could pattern write through logic circuits and register field effects induced onto a magnetic substrate. You could then read these fields through a parallel process. The news here is that it is being done, or will be done. What are the implications? Perhaps 1 implication is that you can drop your computer from the clouds and the data will survive. This brings new meaning to flight data and the protection thereof when discussing aeronautics and space flight. I suspect there may be a few other ideas on the drawing board, but this is what comes to my mind. One reason other ideas may be on the table is because you may still risk data loss with heat or magnetic fields, but perhaps, quantum field effects could be tailored to some sort of etching capability.

Ion Trapping:

Masking, and Addressing:
As we begin moving toward quantum computing, several ideas for the control of the data bits are being explored. As I have pointed out, logic will not be too major of an issue, but the hardware architecture presents all kinds of issues. Quantum field effects could be either advantageous or have disadvantages. The control of the quantum bits will be essential. Though Trinary logic is suspected to be a potentially better yield than binary flow, the logic structure may have to be reworked or adapted. It may possibly be adapted as a best solution if trinary bits may be a consequence of the Qbit. One interesting idea in this field, aside from the trinary Qbit, is the ion trap. As a rough example of how an ion trap might work, a single field from a single clock pulse might pass over the trap and load discrete charges linearly. In parallel, dipoles would be inherent following a specific pattern such as 101010. In a second pulse cycle, this information would be popped off. How this works into the overall architecture is at this point unimportant since we have all agreed the logic is there for addressing and processing, but what is important in these tests and studies is the ability to successfully load and transmit discrete charges.

Quantum Bit - Qbit:

At the least, the quantum bit will be able to deliver a binary value. However, in my brief overview of some studies, it is claimed that a 3rd value may be derived from the Qbit. Certainly, ongoing study will at least take advantage of current architecture when dealing with at least binary values, just for the sake of obtaining good results and since we ultimately want to be able to manipulate the Qbit with accurate results. I believe if we can achieve binary processing with the Qbit to start with, this will be monumental and will ultimately lead to an understanding of the potential for trinary processing down the line. What are the implications of binary or trinary processing and the Qbit? Data processing that exceeds Moore's limits by huge magnitudes. In a nutshell, we want faster computing with less real estate at lower levels of power consumption. Essentially, I believe we can construct the technology to outperform our brains.

Robotics:

A look into robotics is a look into ourselves. Eyes, cameras, and piezoelectric polymer films. Electric muscle stimulation and memory polymers. Hearing and decibels. Joints and rotational axes. Energy consumption and work output. The human being is a very complicated machine and set of processes. Luckily, this complexity begets consciousness and will. Unfortunately, we break easily. Part of my journey in pushing the envelope with modern technology and looking at our space program has led me to the theoretical intergalactic space program summarized below. I have had some people mention quantum helmets that could form your being. Transmitting your helmet effectively transmit you. Some other quantum theorists claim that the transport of matter is simply the transport of information. Having looked at prosthetics and other applied technology, I have taken a more pragmatic approach to simpler material bodies of lighter weight, better strength, less complexity, and less pain. The only waste in energy does not go into the toilet, but is dissipated as heat. Of course for efficiency, heat dissipation should be minimized. So instead of food, you eat a nuclear battery. Or instead of nuclear fuel you have a differential cyclosychronous force cell at the nano level that produces near perpetual energy. I have dedicated large portions of my website to energy, and the AMBER section is but a small portion dedicated to energy. I discuss energy transmission and induction. The ideas of AMBER, induction, dark energy, dark matter, and quantum theory may have corallaries to broader free energy as an alternative to conventional energy sources. Of course, humans in current form could not participate in my theoretical intergalactic space program since accelating forces alone would crush the human body.

Chemical Engineering:

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Summary:

In a theoretical intergalactic space program, I have uncovered and demystified several dozen theories and pieces that only begin to scratch the surface of how this could be accomplished. Data integrity and processing would be essential in this endeavor since artificial intelligence would be critical. Furthermore, the technology that can outperform ourselves individually, is the technology that could aid in the integrity of our own neurological processing and informational integrity. Combine AI, processing speed, data integrity, robotics, 4 channel communication, backups, and quantum entanglement and you become nearly indestructible. Combine this into a ship Armada and add some of the philosophy of Relativity, and you have a fully functioning and formidable unit. This I think is just 1 little bit of how it might be done. Read my other sections for more of the technologies that would be required in addition to quantum theory and computing.

Practical Applications? Prosthetics, robotics, machinery, super computers (modeling, enumeration, etc.), and a few more things - I am sure!