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We are in the midst of quantum hype with some excessive claims of quantum computing potential, many vendors' and even some research organizations' exaggerations, and a funding frenzy for very low technology readiness level startups.…

Physics and Society · Physics 2022-02-11 Olivier Ezratty

A quantum computer is a machine that can perform certain calculations much faster than a classical computer by using the laws of quantum mechanics. Quantum computers do not exist yet, because it is extremely difficult to control quantum…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-11-30 Pieter Kok

Quantum Computing is a new and exciting field at the intersection of mathematics, computer science and physics. It concerns a utilization of quantum mechanics to improve the efficiency of computation. Here we present a gentle introduction…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-08-03 Noson S. Yanofsky

Future quantum computers are anticipated to be able to perform simulations of quantum many-body systems and quantum field theories that lie beyond the capabilities of classical computation. This will lead to new insights and predictions for…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2023-12-14 Martin J. Savage

Many people think of analog computing as a historic dead-end in computing. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth as analog computing - together with quantum computing - has the potential to bring computing to new levels with…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2023-09-11 Bernd Ulmann

For the first time in history, we are seeing a branching point in computing paradigms with the emergence of quantum processing units (QPUs). Extracting the full potential of computation and realizing quantum algorithms with a…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-11-29 Sergey Bravyi , Oliver Dial , Jay M. Gambetta , Dario Gil , Zaira Nazario

In the decades, the general field of quantum computing has experienced remarkable progress since its inception. A plethora of researchers not only proposed quantum algorithms showing the power of quantum computing but also constructed the…

Databases · Computer Science 2024-05-22 Gongsheng Yuan , Yuxing Chen , Jiaheng Lu , Sai Wu , Zhiwei Ye , Ling Qian , Gang Chen

The rapid and successful strides in quantum chemistry in the past decades can be largely credited to a conspicuous synergy between theoretical and computational advancements. However, the architectural computer archetype that enabled such a…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2024-06-06 Daniel Claudino

Quantum information, computation and communication, will have a great impact on our world. One important subfield will be quantum networking and the quantum Internet. The purpose of a quantum Internet is to enable applications that are…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-05-02 Antonio Abelem , Don Towsley , Gayane Vardoyan

Setting out a path to use quantum computing within a company is not as straightforward as the implementation of classical ICT-projects. The technology is fundamentally different and not mature yet, which makes the development and use…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2025-02-25 Marten Teitsma , Iftikhar Ahmed , Julian van Velzen

This paper considers the potential impact that the nascent technology of quantum computing may have on society. It focuses on three areas: cryptography, optimization, and simulation of quantum systems. We will also discuss some ethical…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2017-12-15 Ronald de Wolf

Quantum computing is presently undergoing rapid development to achieve a significant speedup promised in certain applications. Nonetheless, scaling quantum computers remains a formidable engineering challenge, prompting exploration of…

A strategy is suggested for teaching mathematically literate students, with no background in physics, just enough quantum mechanics for them to understand and develop algorithms in quantum computation and quantum information theory.…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-11-07 N. David Mermin

Quantum computing is expected to have a profound impact on society. In this work we discuss the potential consequences on existential risk for humanity. Even with the timeline for large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing still unclear,…

Physics and Society · Physics 2022-05-06 Benjamin F. Schiffer

Quantum learning paradigms address the question of how best to harness conceptual elements of quantum mechanics and information processing to improve operability and functionality of a computing system for specific tasks through experience.…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2023-05-30 Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar

Quantum computing (QC) is a new paradigm that will revolutionize various areas of computing, especially cloud computing. QC, still in its infancy, is a costly technology capable of operating in highly isolated environments due to its rapid…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2024-07-18 Muhammed Golec , Emir Sahin Hatay , Mustafa Golec , Murat Uyar , Merve Golec , Sukhpal Singh Gill

Quantum computing (QC) is an emerging computing paradigm with potential to revolutionize the field of computing. QC is a field that is quickly developing globally and has high barriers of entry. In this paper we explore both successful…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2022-06-16 Ruslan Shaydulin , Caleb Thomas , Paige Rodeghero

The quantum world is fascinating. It presents a description of nature that defies our most rooted concepts about what reality is. For example, quantum objects possess \lq\lq spooky\rq\rq\ properties that allow them to be in multiple places…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2018-01-23 M. Fernando Gonzalez-Zalba

I provide an introduction to quantum computers, describing how they might be realized using language accessible to a solid state physicist. A listing of the minimal requirements for creating a quantum computer is given. I also discuss…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2008-02-03 David P. DiVincenzo