Recent Developments in Quantum Computers and Quantum Annealing Machines

―The dawn of a Quantum 2.0 era―

Abstract

Quantum computers and quantum annealing machines are promising for efficiently solving mathematical problems that are currently intractable by exploiting quantum mechanical principles. Recently, rapid developments based on superconducting quantum electronics have been made in a technology for such quantum machines. In addition, big IT companies such as Google, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft are now investing heavily in this quantum technology. In this article, we will discuss recent developments in quantum computers and quantum annealing machines.