Quantum technologies promise to revolutionise many critical industries from logistics to medicine. Thanks to that promise, companies and countries are investing big — USD$2.3 billion in 2022, according to a report by global consulting firm McKinsey.
But what’s going on behind the hype? Quantum is still nascent technology, based on the relatively new field of quantum science. While quantum computers will be able to solve some problems much faster than classical computers, they won’t be great for everything.
And the ultimate impact of quantum technologies could be something we haven’t even thought of yet. A future with quantum tech looks exciting but we will need to prepare ourselves for both its promises and risks while managing expectations.
Ilaria Walker
Asia Pacific Editor, 360info
Quantum
Who’s afraid of quantum computing?
Chris Ferrie, University of Technology Sydney
The road to a quantum future may be longer and more winding than some expect, but the potential it holds is profound.
Will quantum technologies live up to their hype?
Tara Roberson, University of Queensland and Julia Cramer, Leiden University
Quantum technologies have been the subject of much hype. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
The harsh reality of quantum batteries
Felix Binder, Trinity College Dublin and Kavan Modi, Monash University
In theory, quantum batteries recharge extremely rapidly but translating this to the real world is a different matter.
Quantum boost for global supply chains
Andrei Kwok, Monash University, Malaysia
With their ability to handle huge amounts of data and calculations, quantum computers can give businesses an edge.
Why India risks a quantum tech brain drain
Urbasi Sinha, Raman Research Institute
India could lose its best quantum tech talent if the industry doesn’t get its act together.
Source- https://newshub.360info.org/, Jul 27, 2023.
