Quantum Supremacy and Its Applications
Ramiz Salama, Fadi Al-Turjman
Quantum computing (QC) is often considered a field that has the ability to change a lot of things including how we address certain problems and how we perceive processes. At the same time, it was once said that it would not take long before quantum supremacy is achieved. This is a confrontational point, as several researchers are already stating that some computer problems will never be achievable by quantum computers. Particularly when people think about supremacy, they often tend to refer back to the claims that were made regarding Google's achievement. To dive into this dilemma, different dimensions of QC will need to be specified. There are several directions of interest in QC, which include but are not limited to cryptography, quantum simulation, computer-aided design, and finally quantum key distribution. It is worth noticing that those will not be very helpful in useful satellites or in Global Positioning System (GPS) systems, for instance. However, there are infinitely many satellites sending signals from multiple points into a system and computers trying to pull that off. What is necessary is a somewhat decentralized computer that collects all of this data together and then implements the software required to process this information. Apparently, when and if quantum supremacy is reached, it will allow for solving projects that are today considered impossible or solve them much faster than was ever possible before.
Auerbach Publications eBooks•Feb 24, 2026•0 citations