Quantum technology isn't yet ready for widespread adoption, but some useful applications are starting to move from the research lab to the real world.
Why you should know: Experts predict quantum technology will transform drug discovery, energy efficiency, the global supply chain and much more.
Quantum technology will be a major technical focus for the
How it works: When subatomic particles are confined and isolated, their physical properties change and new properties emerge. Perhaps the most notable example is superpositioning, a 'quantum state' in which physical properties can exist in multiple states at once.
For example, classical computers use bits, which represent information in binary (1 or 0). Quantum computers use quantum bits (qubits), which can be 1 and 0 simultaneously.
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Quantum sensing, which offers greater sensitivity than today's most advanced sensors.
Quantum communication, which offers greater protection of information.
Quantum computing, which offers exponentially faster speeds than classical computing.
Kovba said the rise of quantum technology will also present new threats.
'For example, greater computing power means potential cybersecurity risks,' Kovba said, 'so we're paying close attention to when and how hackers may be able to use quantum computing for harm.'
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Looking ahead:
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