To calculate the square root of a number, they require 700 transistors, and running a Fourier transform requires one million transistors. The speed bottleneck of conventional computers lies in the transistor, which must charge capacitors for switching between 1s and 0s. On the other hand, photonics switch in femtoseconds—quadrillionths of a second.
Quantum computing will accelerate profits, reduce risks, and improve efficiency in finance, logistics, AI, and beyond. While initial investments may be high, businesses that integrate quantum technology will see massive long-term financial gains.
A major race among governments of the world is on to become the first to break current encryption standards (RSA, ECC), revealing secrets and classified information around the world.