Science Friday What’s Next For Quantum Computing In 2025?
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Feb 5, 2025 
Dr. Shohini Ghose, a leading quantum physicist and professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, discusses the exciting advancements in quantum computing as we approach 2025. She highlights Google's groundbreaking achievement that solved a complex problem in minutes and explains how traditional and quantum computing will coexist. Ghose also examines the global investment race in quantum technology and its implications for fields like cryptography and everyday encryption, emphasizing the transformative potential that lies ahead.
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Quantum Computing Basics
- Quantum computing uses quantum bits (qubits) that can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously, exploring more possibilities than binary bits.
- This "superposition" allows quantum computers to explore a larger computational landscape, potentially reaching answers faster.
Quantum Calculation
- Quantum computers explore multiple possibilities simultaneously through superposition.
- However, the final answer is a specific string of 0s and 1s, requiring clever exploration to avoid numerous wrong outcomes.
Google's Quantum Advance
- Google's quantum computer solved a benchmarking math problem quickly, demonstrating its speed.
- This problem, while a good benchmark, doesn't have direct real-world applications yet.