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Has quantum advantage been achieved?

Quantum Physics 2026-03-11 v1 Computational Complexity History and Philosophy of Physics

Abstract

Quantum computational advantage was claimed for the first time in 2019 and several experiments since then have reinforced the claim. And yet, there is no consensus whether or not quantum advantage has actually been achieved. In this article, I address this question and argue that, in fact, it has. I also outline next steps for theory and experiments in quantum advantage.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2603.09901,
  title  = {Has quantum advantage been achieved?},
  author = {Dominik Hangleiter},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.09901},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

This is a copyedited version of the original three-part mini series that was published on the Caltech Quantum Frontiers blog

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