Summary
In this chapter, we covered several important quantum algorithms that rely on the existence of a quantum computing hardware with characteristics that exceed the capabilities of currently available NISQ computers. However, the very presence of these algorithms and their potential to achieve quadratic or even exponential speedup provides strong motivation for the rapid development of quantum computers.
This chapter completes the book. Looking ahead, we see a bright future for quantum computing. In the update to their quantum computing development roadmap [154], IBM outlined an exciting vision with the goal of building quantum-centric supercomputers. This will incorporate quantum processors, classical processors, quantum communication networks, and classical networks. The most recent deliverables include 433-qubit Osprey processor (released in 2022) and 1,121-qubit Condor processor (released in 2023). The next step is the development of ways to link processors together into...
