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Quantum computing
The promise of quantum computing
There are still some tasks our present “classical” computers can’t handle well. Finding a room temperature superconductor would help solve the world’s energy problems, yet research is blocked, in part, because classical computers can’t simulate quantum systems with many entangled particles. Medical research also suffers because classical computers can’t simulate large molecules and protein folding accurately. Optimisation and machine learning algorithms are sometimes limited by classical computing resource constraints. In the future all these difficult problems will be solved by quantum computers, leveraging their fundamentally different computing paradigm.
Some quantum algorithms require large, universal quantum computers, with thousands of error corrected qubits, and won’t be available for decades. Fortunately, there are other algorithms which promise to solve certain problems more cheaply and easily on quantum computers in the near future.
Business readiness
The quantum computing team at Digital Catapult is working with our industrial partners to separate the opportunities from the hype, and understand the specific problems that may be best solved on a quantum computer in the near future. We help our partners become “quantum ready” to reap the benefits of quantum computing, with future use cases including optimisation, simulation of physical systems and machine learning.
The quantum data centre
There has been little research in how quantum technologies can integrate with our existing data centres. We are working to develop a blueprint for a quantum/classical hybrid data centre with experts in classical data centres, networking, quantum computing and quantum communications.
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Our views
Twelve things you need to know about quantum computing
Answering common questions from how a quantum computer works, future impact and benefits, how the UK is positioned and mitigations against potential negative consequences.
Quantum computing – hype or opportunity
Can quantum computing be useful in the near future, or are we going to have to wait decades for any benefits? What are the problems and advantages of quantum computing over classical computing?
Seven steps to ensure your organisation is quantum ready
Discover the journey you should start now to make your organisation quantum ready. Quantum computing has the potential to soon outperform classical computers, but there are risks it will be used to crack encryption.
Which technology will win the quantum race?
The qubit is the quantum equivalent of a classical bit. But there are a bewildering range of qubits available today which can be implemented using atoms, the solid state, a liquid or even photons of light. Which will win?
Daniel Goldsmith
Quantum Computing Technologist
Daniel is Quantum Computing Technology at Digital Catapult. He has extensive experience of leading teams to design, build, test, cut over, and operate global ERP IT systems.
