Cambridge University Press eBooks

Quantum Technologies and Possible Futures

Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Simson Garfinkel

Published Nov 18, 2021• 0 citations

Abstract

This chapter uses scenario analysis to seed a policy discussion for quantum technologies. We envision four likely outcomes of the quantum technology race, and these different visions provide motivation for contemplating the strategic, political, and social dimensions of quantum technologies.

DOI: 10.1017/9781108883719.013

Related papers

Introduction

Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Simson Garfinkel

Introduces and outlines The Quantum Age: what are quantum technologies and what are the reasons why different institutions are interested in them now. The introduction discusses scenario analysis, likely scenarios for quantum technology deployment, and the high-level policy implications raised by them.

Cambridge University Press eBooksNov 18, 20210 citations

A Policy Landscape

Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Simson Garfinkel

In this chapter we present our recommendations for how the policy landscape in the U.S. and other liberal democracies should respond to the opportunities and challenges brought on by quantum information science. These recommendations are informed by the four scenarios of quantum futures combined with the understanding of technology capabilities we discussed in Part I. We begin this chapter by putting our cards on the table and presenting our policy goals. We then explore how to achieve these goals using traditional policy levers: direct investments, education, and law. We conclude with a discussion of national security issues.

Cambridge University Press eBooksNov 18, 20210 citations

Promoting Strong International Collaboration in Quantum Technology Research and Development

Parker, Edward

This Perspective gives a broad and mostly nontechnical overview of the current quantum technology landscape and the strategic importance of (and challenges of) research collaboration with U.S. allied and partner nations. It includes a discussion of five key policy areas in this space and concludes with a proposal for a desired strategic end state that may serve as a helpful unifying framework for policy decisions on this topic.

RAND Corporation eBooksJan 1, 20234 citations

The Quantum Age: Conclusions

Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Simson Garfinkel

Quantum sensing, computing, and communication offer some significant improvements on classical technologies, in some cases create fundamentally new capabilities. Quantum technologies are quickly arriving. Even if the most hyped promises in quantum computing are not realized in the next decade, in the near term quantum sensing could shift relationships irrevocably. This book has painted the landscape of quantum's implications---from nation-state concerns of strategic conflict, intelligence gathering, and law enforcement activities; to the concerns of companies that may be subject to industrial policy priorities and restrictions; to the level of the individual who may face institutions with great asymmetries in sensing and sense-making power. This chapter concludes with a forecast of quantum technology scenarios, with forecasts for each quantum technology analyzed in this book, and with a summary of the most important policy issues to pursue.

Cambridge University Press eBooksNov 18, 20210 citations

Three questions on the future of quantum science and technology

S. Radenkovic, M. Dugic, I. Radojevic

The answers on the current status and future development of Quantum Science and Technology are presented.

quant-pharXiv:2601.09769Kragujevac Journal of ScienceJan 15, 20260 citations

The Impact of quantum technologies on the EU's Future Policies: Part 3 Perspectives for Quantum Computing

Lewis Adam, F. Di Carlo, Martino Travagnin +1 more

This report describes a survey of opinions in relevant technology communities regarding the best options for research and development of quantum computing, the likely impact on various sectors, and the expected timescales. The survey is intended to contribute to the preparatory discussions for the quantum technology Future and Emerging Technology (FET) Flagship, planned for 2020-30. The overall view of the participants on the technological perspectives for quantum computing is positive and it is seen as likely to be benign.

Jan 1, 20188 citations