This article has been provided by Mark Patrick, director of technical content at Mouser Electronics.
Although quantum technology is still very much in its infancy, its commercial applications are already available.
As the race to build more powerful quantum computers heats up, the concept of quantum supremacy gets closer to reality. The quantum supremacy milestone will severely compromise our existing digital security mechanisms, so another race is on to build secure solutions that are resistant to quantum computing.
Currently, one of the main risks to the evolution of quantum technology is a severe shortage of the skills required to bring scalable solutions to market.
This article looks at the recent advancements in the field of quantum computing, discussing existing practical applications as well as technical barriers, scalability issues, and the ethical dilemmas inherent in this disruptive new technology.
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