Quantum Computing: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions
Emily Clifton, Chuck Easttom
Current Quantum computing involves the convergence of quantum computing and high-performance computing. The near intermediate scale quantum computing (NISQ) promises to solve problems intractable for classical systems. The current paper explores the theoretical foundations, advancements in hardware and software, challenges such as scalability and error correction, and future directions for quantum computing. Updated details on IBM's Osprey and Condor processors highlight recent hardware innovations. Additionally, the mechanisms of superconducting quantum computing, including Josephson junctions and cryogenic systems, are elaborated. Through an analysis of major quantum processors and hybrid architectures, this work highlights the transformative potential of quantum computing in optimization, cryptography, and scientific simulations.
IEEE Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC)•Jan 5, 2026•0 citations