Our future with quantum computers

Abstract

In the last few years, quantum computers have rapidly evolved,becoming a familiar technology in our society. As their development gathered momentum, what is meant by a “quantum computer” has varied over time. This has made it extremely difficult for us to have a clear indication of their technological level and their readiness for real impact on our society. In this article, we will discuss the current technological status of quantum computers, possible development paths for them, and the potential technological impact they have on our current & future society. We will compare three alternate development scenarios and explore how the choice of development path will affect their future impact.