Why Haven’t Quantum Computers Factored 21 Yet? - Hackaday
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Oh, my word! That paper is so funny! Taking a shot at the cheating methods used to “factorise” specific numbers: We verified this by taking a recently-calibrated reference dog, Scribble, depicted in Figure 6, and having him bark three times, thus simultaneously factorising both 15 and 21. Taking a shot at current politics: We use the UK form “factorise” here in place of the US variants “factorize” or “factor” in order to avoid the 40% tariff on the US term. Just being funny: Finally, the apparatus for the canine-based factorisation may be obtained from any animal shelter. Although our experiment used a Staffy, almost any dog breed should be suitable, although the smaller yappy dogs may over-report values. A final shot at current quantum factorisation methods: In terms of comparative demonstrated factorisation power, we rank a VIC-20 above an abacus, an abacus above a dog, and a dog above a quantum factorisation physics experiment. That paper is a gold mine of sarcasm and wit. Regarding the use of a dog in the experiments: According to most Codes of Ethics, Scribble’s contribution to this paper does not rise to the level where he is required to be listed as a co-author. However since he was a participant in the work rather than the subject of an experiment his contributions are exempt from review board approval.