Quantum computing in medical informatics
Kavita Khare, Zainab Aizaz, Nilay Khare
In an era of exponential technological advancements, the integration of quantum computing (QC) and medical informatics emerges as a captivating frontier, promising to unlock a new realm of possibilities for healthcare. QC, harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, offers an entirely new approach to computation capable of solving complex problems at an unprecedented scale and speed. Medical informatics, on the other hand, encompasses the application of information technology and data science in healthcare, driving innovations in areas such as diagnostics, drug discovery, genomics, and patient care. At its core, QC challenges the traditional binary paradigm of classical computing, introducing the concept of qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously through the phenomenon of superposition. This unique property, along with the entanglement of qubits, allows quantum computers to explore vast solution spaces simultaneously, offering immense computational power beyond the capabilities of classical counterparts. This potential opens up a new frontier in medical informatics, where complex problems that were previously computationally intractable can now be approached with groundbreaking solutions.
CRC Press eBooks•Aug 14, 2025•0 citations