{"id":58076,"date":"2019-02-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/blog\/the-age-of-quantum-computing-is-coming-we-should-be-both-excited-and-worried\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T22:15:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:15:50","slug":"the-age-of-quantum-computing-is-coming-we-should-be-both-excited-and-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/the-age-of-quantum-computing-is-coming-we-should-be-both-excited-and-worried\/","title":{"rendered":"The age of quantum computing is coming \u2013 we should be both excited and worried"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bold-list\">\n<li>What is quantum computing?<\/li>\n<li>Quantum computers vs. classical computers<\/li>\n<li>IBM\u2019s Q System One signals the age of commercial quantum computers<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft is accelerating quantum computing research in the Netherlands<\/li>\n<li>Quantum computing is set to become a multi-billion dollar industry<\/li>\n<li>Quantum machines could easily break modern encryption systems \u2013 even blockchain<\/li>\n<li>The age of quantum disruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The amount of data we generate on a daily basis is staggering. Whenever an internet user tweets something, posts a photo, or hits that like button, they produce data. In fact, statistics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bernardmarr\/2017\/09\/05\/how-quantum-computers-will-revolutionize-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-and-big-data\/#5bcebbfc5609\">say<\/a> that we produce 2.5 exabytes (or 2.5 billion gigabytes) of data every day. Producing data is easy, but processing it is where things get tricky. Traditional computers, though they\u2019re more efficient and smaller than their predecessors, have their limits, as they can\u2019t process complex problems in a reasonable amount of time. For handling such operations, we need a different, more powerful computational approach, and scientists are already racing to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/blog\/super-speeds-and-unfathomable-storage-capacity-will-future-computers-be-made-from-dna\/\">the next generation of computers<\/a> \u2013 quantum computers.<\/p>\n<h2>What is quantum computing?<\/h2>\n<p>To process information, traditional computers use binary bits, which exist in two states: 0 or 1. Based on this principle, they can only perform one task at a time. But quantum computers are different. They use quantum bits, also known as qubits, to process data. Unlike binary bits, qubits can act as a 0, a 1, and both simultaneously, which means that a qubit can have more than one state at the same time. Referred to as superposition, this mechanical principle enables quantum computers to perform millions of calculations at once.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How it Works: Quantum Computing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WVv5OAR4Nik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Quantum computing is also based on another principle \u2013 entanglement. This mechanical phenomena refers to the state in which qubits that are in a superposition are linked to other qubits, which means that the state of one qubit depends on the state of another. When entanglement is combined with superposition, it makes quantum computers capable of processing mind-boggling operations. In other words, all those complex operations that traditional computers fail to process could easily be performed by quantum computers at great speed. As Matthew Brisse, the vice president of research for Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure at Gartner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3275367\/data-center\/what-s-quantum-computing-and-why-enterprises-need-to-care.html\">observes<\/a>, \u201cWith quantum computing, we can do things in massively parallel systems that we couldn\u2019t do before.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Quantum computers vs. classical computers<\/h2>\n<p>For quantum computers, the bigger the problem, the better. Let\u2019s take Grover\u2019s algorithm as an example. This quantum algorithm is able to find a specific name among 100 million names, while using only 10,000 operations. If the same task was given to a classical computer, it would use 50 million operations. Furthermore, the process, which would take 31 years to be completed on a classical computer, could be done in only nine hours on a quantum computer. Here\u2019s how. Imagine you need to find a specific phone number in an unorganised list comprised of hundreds of phone numbers. Your method would probably consist of starting from the first number to check if it\u2019s a match, and then continuing with the same process until you find the right one. This can take a lot of time. But a quantum computer can speed up the process by analysing multiple entries at once.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39186\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/Quantum-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Quantum computer in a round metal casing\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Their superiority over classical computers was proved back in 2015, when Google tested a quantum computing system provided by D-Wave Systems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Their superiority over classical computers was proved back in 2015, when Google <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/d-wave-quantum-computers-the-smart-persons-guide\/\">tested<\/a> a quantum computing system provided by D-Wave Systems. During testing, D-Wave\u2019s machine performed 100 million times faster than a regular computer. The experiment demonstrated that quantum computing tech can outperform a classical computer in solving complex problems. Though D-Wave\u2019s solution costs $15 million, it didn\u2019t stop Google, NASA, and the US government from investing their money in this tech.<\/p>\n<h2>IBM\u2019s Q System One signals the age of commercial quantum computers<\/h2>\n<p>But Google isn\u2019t the only player in the quantum computing arena. Companies such as IBM, Intel, and Microsoft are all tapping into the potential of this game-changing technology. At the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas earlier this year, IBM unveiled its Q System One. This quantum computer is considered to be the first in the world to be suitable for commercial use. Previous quantum computers couldn\u2019t be used outside the lab, but Q System One, as IBM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/ibm-q-system-one-quantum-computing-ces-2019\/\">claims<\/a>, can be used both in a research lab and in a normal environment. IBM\u2019s device is basically a two-metre-tall box made from borosilicate glass and equipped with a cylinder attached to the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>This 20-qubit system was brought to life by a world-class team of designers and engineers whose mission was to create a solution that will address one of the biggest issues in quantum computing. Though qubits are powerful, they\u2019re very delicate and can lose their quantum properties due to conditions such as vibrations, electromagnetic waves, and temperature fluctuations. To protect the qubits, the team isolated the system, comprised of thousands of components, using a series of aluminum and steel frames. Moreover, IBM\u2019s designers also paid attention to the overall aesthetics of the machine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/ibm-q-system-one-quantum-computing-ces-2019\/\">According to<\/a> Robert Sutor, IBM\u2019s vice president of Q strategy and ecosystem, \u201cIBM has a long history of design\u201d, and \u201cwe are fully coming back to that\u201d. Though Q System One is seen as just an expansion of IBM\u2019s cloud service, the company hopes its technology would be able to one day solve issues that are currently considered too complex. With this innovation, IBM has made a big step forward when it comes to commercialising quantum computing technology.<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft is accelerating quantum computing research in the Netherlands<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft has also made some progress in the field of quantum computing. In 2017, this technology giant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tudelft.nl\/en\/2017\/tu-delft\/microsoft-and-tu-delft-collaboration-started\/\">announced<\/a> its collaboration with the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands. The partnership between Microsoft and TU Delft\u2019s quantum computing institute, QuTech, is focused on the development of building blocks for quantum computers. The institute was launched as an initiative led by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research and TU Delft. Backed by the Dutch government, QuTech has six other investors, which signed an agreement to support the institution for the next decade with an investment worth \u20ac135 million.<\/p>\n<p>Since the development of quantum computers consists of trial and error, it involves a lot of patience, so having financial support throughout the process is crucial. To boost quantum computing research, Microsoft is planning to open its own quantum lab on TU Delft\u2019s campus. The lab, named Station Q Delft, will be led by TU Delft\u2019s professor, Leo Kouwenhoven. Together with his team, Kouwenhoven will be working on topological qubits, which make quantum computers more resistant to outside conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Quantum computing is set to become a multi-billion dollar industry<\/h2>\n<p>Given how much attention was paid to quantum computing technology lately, this industry is set for explosive growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractica.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/enterprise-quantum-computing-market-to-reach-2-2-billion-by-2025\/\">According to<\/a> the latest Tractica report, market revenue in the industry will grow in the next few years. For instance, in 2017, investors provided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/wired-guide-to-quantum-computing\/\">$241 million<\/a> worth of capital for quantum computing startups. That\u2019s three times more than investments in 2016. Tractica predicts that by 2025, the market revenue for enterprise quantum computing will reach $2.2 billion annually, up from just $39.2 million in 2017. The leading region for quantum computing adoption is North America with an estimated $718.3 million by 2025, followed by Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39683\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/Quantum-Computing-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"409\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By 2025, market revenue for enterprise quantum computing is expected to reach $695.8 million in Europe, $718.3 million in North America, and $650.9 million in the Asia-Pacific region. The global enterprise quantum computing market was worth $39.2 million in 2017, and is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tractica further adds that the leading industries for quantum computing adoption are aerospace, automotive, and the oil, gas, and mining sector. Basically, any industry that relies on huge volumes of data is an ideal environment for quantum computers. Financial companies, for instance, could also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3275367\/data-center\/what-s-quantum-computing-and-why-enterprises-need-to-care.html\">use<\/a> these powerful machines to process trade data and \u201csimulate outcomes in seconds\u201d, while in the logistics industry, quantum computing could solve large-scale optimisation problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Quantum machines could easily break modern encryption systems \u2013 even blockchain<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, advances in quantum computing bring security risks. Most of our sensitive information is protected through encryption, and this method is usually seen as effective protection against hackers who rely on classical computers to conduct their attacks, but what about those armed with quantum computers? Quantum computing would enable a hacker to easily break into any existing encryption system and steal our data. Even highly secure blockchain systems would be at risk. Records stored on blockchain are public, but their owners are anonymous and protected with cryptographic keys. Cracking these keys is a complex computing task for traditional computers, but quantum computers would make the process quick and easy. Hackers could break the encryption and get access to whatever is stored on the victim\u2019s blockchain.To prevent this from happening, connected devices, identity management systems, and any other solution that stores confidential data need to be quantum-safe. So, companies and governments don\u2019t have much of a choice than to take heed and devote more time to upgrading their security systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re looking at a five-year horizon before quantum computing really takes hold,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3275367\/data-center\/what-s-quantum-computing-and-why-enterprises-need-to-care.html\">says<\/a> Bob Wisnieff, the CTO of quantum computing at IBM. But just because something isn\u2019t here yet, doesn\u2019t mean we shouldn\u2019t start preparing for it. And to be well-prepared for this encryption-breaking future, IBM\u2019s researchers are working on a new encryption method, called lattice cryptography. The method hides data inside complex geometric structures known as lattices. When data is stored this way, it could make our systems strong enough to withstand an attack conducted by a quantum computer. Another important step for organisations to take is educating themselves more about this technology of the future.<\/p>\n<h2>The age of quantum disruption<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that quantum computing is moving from a nascent trend to a promising technology for many industries. These machines could be used, for instance, to simulate outcomes based on high volumes of financial data or solve big optimisation problems in shipping logistics.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, drug research, gene editing, and traffic pattern analysis are some of the additional areas in which quantum computers could make a major impact. Their computing power would also allow meteorologists to rapidly analyse weather forecast data and identify where and when bad weather will strike.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, scientists could feed quantum machines with decades-long data on climate change and build a more accurate prediction model on how global temperatures will change. This will all be made possible thanks to quantum machines, which will help scientists overcome challenges that the limited processing power of conventional computers imposes on <a href=\"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/keynote\/trends-2040-ben-jij-er-klaar-voor\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a>. More computing power will enable companies to analyse larger amounts of more complex data, providing AI algorithms with the feedback they need to become truly intelligent.<\/p>\n<p>The possibilities are endless, and such benefits will encourage a significant number of companies to set a dedicated budget for quantum computing and ramp up their investments in this tech.<\/p>\n<p>Though the impact of this technology is expected to be significant, what shouldn\u2019t be ignored is that quantum computing is also a huge security risk. The ability to solve highly complex issues in a short amount of time is what makes quantum computers so appealing, but the same could be used as a weapon of destruction. Imagine a computer that can crack into any system within seconds. It\u2019s never too early to begin strengthening our cybersecurity, and organisations should keep an eye on this tech. \u00a0We might not know all the details of the future we\u2019re heading for, but as Gary Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/ces-2019-how-broad-ai-and-quantum-computing-will-bring-more-value-to-business\/\">says<\/a>, \u201cThe only certainty about the future is disruption. The pace of technological change is accelerating faster than anything we&#8217;ve ever experienced.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is quantum computing? 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