How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing - New Scientist
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IBM’s Quantum System Two on display at a data centre in GermanyMarijan Murat/dpa/Alamy Quantum computing seems to pop up in the news pretty often these days. You’ve probably seen quantum chips gracing your feeds and their odd, steampunk-ish cooling systems in the pages of magazines and newspapers. Politicians and business leaders are peppering their announcements with the word “quantum” more frequently, too. If you’re feeling a little confused about it all, it’s a good year for a New Year’s resolution to finally figure out what quantum computing is all about. This is an ambitious goal, and the timing certainly makes sense. The quantum computing industry has seen many scientific achievements this past year, and the field is now worth more than $1 billion – a figure projected to double within the next two years. But wherever there is money and growing interest, there is also bound to be lots of hype. Advertisement Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.