Fall 2016 | Volume 23, No. 1
From cryptography, error correction, and recommendation systems to black holes and superluminal communication, quantum computing provides a rich platform for discourse between computer scientists and physicists. The broader field of quantum information also brings together mathematicians, electrical engineers, material scientists, and even philosophers. And the technology inspired by these ideas attracts tech firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Google, in addition to government agencies including NASA. Startups racing to invent the first practical quantum computer are appearing as well.
The future outlook on quantum computing is indeed promising, but there is still much progress to be made. After all, the prestigious title of “neoclassical computing” is still waiting to be conferred.