Abstract: An integrated circuit and a method for operating the integrated circuit to perform quantum analog computing. The integrated circuit comprises a plurality of qubits connected to each other, each qubit of the plurality of qubits comprising resistors, inductors, capacitors and a switch, which can be implemented using CMOS elements, wherein the qubits are connected to each other according to a connectivity topology, such as a Hopfield network, that provides an analog of quantum behavior at room temperature.

Abstract: A soil-implantable reservoir for use with conventional flower pots and the like for upgrading them to automatic watering capability. The reservoir is formed of a relatively thin, blown film plastic material and includes opposed, abutting insets integrally formed in the top and bottom surfaces thereof to help support the weight of soil when implanted. Water and/or plant nutrients are drawn from the implantable reservoir by capillary action of fibrous wicks which contact the soil and extend into the reservoir through orifices. A free-swinging feed tube rests in a filling orifice of the reservoir for replenishing the fluids therein. The feed tube may freely be positioned to match the incline, if any, of the side walls of the flower pot. Also, the feed tube includes a float gauge to permit visual observation of fluid level in the reservoir.