My Predictions for Technology Trends in 2021
2 | Quantum Computing = Computational Panacea

Quantum Computing, which functions by manipulating quantum particles, known as qubits, performs classical computations at an accelerated rate. The purpose of quantum computing, outlined by Paul Beinhoff in 1981, was to create a tool to solve non-deterministic polynomial problems in polynomial time efficiently. Some example problems include the optimization of the finance and health sector, data analysis for medical advancement, and breaking intricate encryption systems.

So, what will Quantum Computing look like in 2021? IBM and Google will be adding more qubits to their machines, and if IBM wants to keep their promise of delivering a 1 million qubit quantum computer by 2030, they better get moving. I also believe Google will also join this race to a million qubits. Moreover, I think the real ‘hype’ quantum computing will receive in 2021 will come from quantum computing software solutions rather than any hardware breakthroughs. One field in particular that will be impacted by the creation of quantum computing software is medicine. The astonishing speed of quantum computers will allow us to parse through millions of molecular combinations to develop AI-generated treatments, which could potentially save millions of lives and reduce R&D costs.
['Adarsh Bulusu']
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