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Quantum Computing: Foundations, Architecture and Applications

Christopher Columbus C, Palani Thanaraj Krishnan, Elakiya Elamaran, Rajakumar Arul, T. Sunil Kumar

Published Aug 1, 2025• 33 citations
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ABSTRACT Quantum computing exploits the principles of quantum mechanics to address computational problems that are intractable to classical systems. This study examines the evolution, architecture, and applications of the field, with a focus on foundational principles, hardware advancements, and algorithmic progress. Recent quantum processors, such as Google's Willow and IBM's Heron, represent significant advancements in qubit count and gate fidelity; however, they remain constrained by qubit instability, environmental noise, and limitations of current error correction techniques. Quantum algorithms, including Shor's, Grover's, and HHL algorithms, have demonstrated substantial speedups in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Nevertheless, the realization of this potential in real‐world problems encounters major bottlenecks related to low qubit counts and error correction. Applications span domains such as cryptography, drug discovery, precision medicine, financial modeling, and materials science, in which quantum computation offers potential breakthroughs. However, the development of practical quantum systems presents a substantial challenge. Key programming languages, such as Q#, Qiskit, and Cirq, facilitate algorithmic development and deployment; however, the efficiency of current quantum algorithms is limited by hardware constraints. The future of quantum computing lies in interdisciplinary collaboration, the development of resource‐efficient error‐correction techniques, and continued hardware development. This study underscores the potential of quantum computing, while emphasizing the research and development required to fully harness its capabilities to address major scientific and technological challenges.

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10.1002/eng2.70337

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