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The Future of Quantum Information: Challenges and Vision

  • Kim, Dohyun (Dept. of Computer Engineering, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Kang, Jungho (Dept. of Information Security, Baewha Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Tae Woo (Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech)) ;
  • Pan, Yi (Dept. of Computer Science, Georgia State University) ;
  • Park, Jong Hyuk (Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech))
  • Received : 2021.01.05
  • Accepted : 2021.02.06
  • Published : 2021.02.28
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Abstract

Quantum information has passed the theoretical research period and has entered the realization step for its application to the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Currently, quantum information has the advantage of being safer and faster than conventional digital computers. Thus, a lot of research is being done. The amount of big data that one needs to deal with is expected to grow exponentially. It is also a new business model that can change the landscape of the existing computing. Just as the IT sector has faced many challenges in the past, we need to be prepared for change brought about by Quantum. We would like to look at studies on quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum computing based on quantum information and see the technology levels of each country and company. Based on this, we present the vision and challenge for quantum information in the future. Our work is significant since the time for first-time study challengers is reduced by discussing the fundamentals of quantum information and summarizing the current situation.

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