Research Report on Quantum Computing: Methodology and Findings

This report provides a detailed exploration of quantum computing research. It begins by outlining the student's chosen research topic, the rationale behind its selection, and the research aims and objectives. The report details the techniques and strategies used for information gathering, including library search tools and the insights gained. It also discusses the necessity of moving outside the primary discipline for sources. The report then delves into professional activities, including research tasks, time management, challenges faced, and interactions with the supervisor. A significant portion of the report is dedicated to a literature review, encompassing the development of a mind map, a summary of key findings with citations, and the resources and techniques used. The research methodology, practical steps, and feasibility of the chosen method are also thoroughly examined. The report concludes with a reflection on the research project, highlighting key achievements, lessons learned about the research process, expertise gained, areas for future learning, and potential improvements to the process. The report is a comprehensive document that offers a deep dive into the research process and the student's findings on the topic of quantum computing.

Quantum computing

Table Of Contents

Finding a research topic...................................................................................................................1
What is your chosen research topic?......................................................................................1
How and why did you choose it?...........................................................................................1
What is your research aims and objectives?...........................................................................1
What techniques & strategies did used for finding information?...........................................2
What specific library search tools did you use and why?......................................................2
What did you learn about finding information on your topic?...............................................3
Was it necessary to move outside your discipline to find sources?.......................................3
Discussions & recommendations with your supervisor in this context..................................3
Professional Activities.....................................................................................................................3
Student’s research tasks and schedule....................................................................................3
Any discussions with your supervisor....................................................................................3
How do you fit in the independent researcher role?...............................................................4
How did you manage your time?............................................................................................4
Any challenges you faced and how did you tackle them.......................................................4
Handling supervisor's comments and development skills......................................................5
Literature Review.............................................................................................................................5
A mind map of your research topic........................................................................................5
What tools and resources did you use to develop the mind map............................................6
A brief summary of your literature review with proper citation............................................6
What resources & techniques used to write your literature review........................................8
Reason for rejecting some resources & then they appeared relevant?...................................9
What is your research method & practical steps used to complete research?......................10
Comment on the feasibility of your chosen method including challenges and
recommendations..................................................................................................................13
Reflection of Research Project.......................................................................................................16
What was your key achievements during this research?......................................................17
What did you learn about your own research process and style?.........................................17
What expertise have you gained as a researcher?................................................................17
What do you still need to learn?...........................................................................................17
What can be changed about your process if you had another chance?................................18

References......................................................................................................................................19

Finding a research topic
What is your chosen research topic?
Quantum Computing
How and why did you choose it?
I chose this topic due to the area of interest I am having in my field of study and moreover,
technology is updating day by day so I thought that it is important to gain the knowledge of the
advanced technology which can help me not only in my professional career but also in my
personal career. That is why I chose this topic as my area of research.
What is your research aims and objectives?
Research aims and objectives defined here are the overview of the topic, basic description,
advantages, disadvantages, types, recommendations and conclusion. Such aims and objectives
has helped me in gaining the in depth knowledge of technology and the research topic along with
the survey from many people when they have given their opinion for the same topic. This topic
has proved to be supportive in enhancing my quantitative skills.
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What techniques & strategies did used for finding information?
I have used multiple strategies and techniques to find the information for the research
report such as first I have used the primary method of research so that direct interaction can be
available with the several people and then used the secondary method for the proper facts and
evidenced statements so it can be relevant and reliable in the generation of the report (Epstein,
2018).
What specific library search tools did you use and why?
I have used many tools such as books and journals, newspapers, magazines, evidence
based articles and many more for the perfect research and moreover for the relevancy of the
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research area. It is important to look for the multiple library tools for the research because this
gives and furnishes the research topic (de Wit, Beurskens, Piškur, Stoffers and Moser, 2018).
What did you learn about finding information on your topic?
I have learnt many things by finding the information about the research topic such as I
have gained the knowledge about the types of books and journals can be preferred for what type
of the topic because this knowledge and learnings are necessary to gain specific content in the
research topic in order to make it reliable.
Was it necessary to move outside your discipline to find sources?
Yes, it was necessary to move outside of my discipline areas or field of study, the reason
behind such action was that, I was requiring the information that relates to my topic but unique in
presenting in my research report and that is why I have moved out from my discipline area in
order to make my report presentation more attractive with facts and figures (Fallon, 2019).
Discussions & recommendations with your supervisor in this context
I have taken the recommendations and performed the discussions with my supervisor in
order to get the advice from the expertise so that I can avoid my mistakes in executing my
research report, it was important to take the suggestions from the supervisor in order to make the
perfect report on my research topic.
Professional Activities
Student’s research tasks and schedule
I was to apply all the practical steps of preparing the research report and proper
implementation of it so that final conclusion and recommendations can be appropriate to
formulate. All tasks were essential for me to execute as per my professional schedule to carry off
the plan made for accomplishing the research report (Cooper, Hedges and Valentine, 2019).
Any discussions with your supervisor
Yes, I have discussed many topics with my supervisor such as the concept of the research
topic and in depth presentation of the topic so that it can be decent ad attractive to represent via
discussion with my supervisor.
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How do you fit in the independent researcher role?
I can fit in my independent research role because I have the quality of group report
generations also and of the individual as well and this report is successful due to such qualities in
me. In this I made myself to get fit in the independent researcher role.
How did you manage your time?
It was difficult to manage the time and multiple activities all together because there are
activities which was difficult to carry off while developing the research report and in the data
collection as well. But I have managed this by pulling off all such tasks and activities in such as
the way that all such actions were co relating with each other hence, it made easy to manage the
time in the preparation of the report (Hancock, Stapleton and Mueller, 2018).
Any challenges you faced and how did you tackle them
I faced the challenges and problems while generating this research report such as it was
becoming difficult to use the primary method in performing surveys because most of the people
were not interested in this and I have to convince them to share their opinion and secondary or
internet research has also given me the problems such as it was not providing the actual
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information which I was expecting to present in the report but any how I totally and fully tried to
manage such challenges.
Handling supervisor's comments and development skills
I have discussed my research topic with my supervisor and applied all the recommendations
and suggestions at my best in the report so that it can be reflected in a an appropriate and
presentable manner. This helped me in gaining the skills which helped in my development of my
personal as well as my professional life.
Literature Review
A mind map of your research topic
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What tools and resources did you use to develop the mind map
Coggle
It is one of the tool and resource used to develop the mind map that is the Coggle which
means that it is an application used to formulate the ideas for the mind map and helps in making
structures for the same.
Wise mapping
It is an another tool and resource used to develop the mind map that is the wise mapping
which means that it is also an application which supports in formulating the framework for the
mind map (Flick, 2018).
Paper prototyping
It is also the one of the tool and resource used to develop the mind map that is the paper
prototyping which means that it is also known as the rough design on the piece of paper for the
ideas to implement.
A brief summary of your literature review with proper citation
Overview
Quantum computing can be defined as the use of quantum phenomena for example
superposition and entanglement to execute the computations. Computers which are able to
perform the functions of quantum computations are called as quantum computers.
Benefits
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Faster computations is one of the benefit of quantum computations which means that it
provides better speed and quick results for computations. Best for simulations is an another
benefit of quantum computations which means that it is best invented or innovated for the
purpose of study. Medicine creation is also the one of the benefit of quantum computations
which means that it can help in the field of medicine for the proper research work. Google search
is also an another benefit of quantum computations which means that internet browsing is an
easy task for such computers. High privacy is one of the benefit of quantum computations which
means that such computers are highly secured and safe to use and operate by the user. Used in
radar making is an another benefit of quantum computations which means that science as
upgraded while using such computers in the fields of radar. Used in artificial intelligence is also
the one of the benefit of quantum computations which means that technology upgrades in
artificial intelligence is due to such computer’s contribution.
Demerits
Algorithm creation is one of the demerit of quantum computations which means that
using such computers is not an easy task as it demands the technical algorithm to operate it
which is only possible for the technical expertise. The low temperature needed is an another
demerit of quantum computations which means that it can be difficult for such computers to
survive in the high or moderate temperatures. Not open for public is also the one of the demerit
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