Quantum computing desperately needs to show some realistic results addressing more than toy-like problems within the next two to three years if a Quantum Winter is to be averted. This informal paper proposes a quantum computer with 48 fully-connected near-perfect qubits as an ideal goal for the next two to…

I phrase it as a question, but it does seem unavoidable — that quantum computing requires quantum Fourier transform (QFT) or comparable techniques which rely on fine granularity of phase angles that does not currently exist in near-term quantum computers and is unlikely to ever exist in any real quantum…

Sifting through all of the hype of press releases and puffy articles about quantum computing, it’s very difficult to discern the capabilities of a particular quantum computer, or what quantum computing capabilities are needed for a particular quantum algorithm or application. This informal paper proposes a very simplified label to…

Rather than see Intel build its own quantum computers and compete with the other quantum computing vendors, imagine what it would be like to see Intel focus on designing, producing, and selling components which enable others to easily design and build their own quantum computers. Intel could do for quantum…

Information in a quantum computer may possess nuances that significantly distinguish it from information in a classical computer. This informal paper explores these nuances of distinction. This should provide a sound foundation upon which to build a sound understanding of quantum computing. …

Just as classical computing is furthered by the activities of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), quantum computing needs its own professional organization, which might be called the Association for Quantum Computing Machinery (AQCM). Eventually the two could be merged as classical computing and quantum computing eventually merge into universal…

After being disappointed by the IBM 127-qubit Eagle quantum computer, I’m anxious as to what’s in store with the upcoming 433-qubit Osprey quantum computer due to be introduced by IBM towards the end of 2022. Will it be basically just more of the same, just with more qubits (and a…

Hype and expectations for quantum computing are growing much more rapidly than actual technical advances in the technology, so that patience may reach the breaking point in two to three years (2024 to 2025), leading to a quantum winter in sentiment, investment flows, budgets, and project approvals. It’s by no…

There are many technical obstacles to enabling production-scale practical real-world quantum applications, but which singular advance in capability would deliver the greatest benefit in the near future — the next six to twelve months or so? There are so many advances which are needed, but which would enable the greatest…