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There are days I’m wandering around campus at the University of Florida looking for things to photograph. I happened to be in the New Physics building at night (during an event), where there’s a large plasma globe on display. Having a phone that can do long/custom exposure and manual control over focal length, I took a few random shots of it. Honestly there isn’t anything special about this particular photo, but I think it looks cool. ESPECIALLY if you live on a college campus or big city, there’s never an end of things to photograph. It’s not about the camera, it’s about the framing/lighting!

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Quantum Computing: High ROI Expectations According to D-Wave Survey

Quantum computing has recently garnered significant interest from companies and researchers worldwide. A recent survey conducted by D-Wave has unveiled impressive return on investment (ROI) expectations from businesses exploring the potential of quantum computing. The survey, involving over 300 commercial decision-makers in quantum computing in the USA and selected EU countries, has shed light on companies’ expectations regarding this groundbreaking technology.

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a branch of computer science that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform data operations. In contrast to classical computers that use bits for data representation, quantum computers utilize quantum bits or qubits. These qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling quantum computers to perform computations in a way that far surpasses the capacity of classical computers.

Findings from D-Wave Survey

The survey conducted by D-Wave revealed that over 80% of the surveyed companies expect to achieve a very high or high ROI by implementing quantum computing solutions in their business processes. Companies view quantum computing as an opportunity to enhance their competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and address complex problems more efficiently.

Another interesting discovery from the survey was that companies see quantum computing as a long-term investment that will pay off over time. Despite some uncertainty surrounding the technology’s maturity and implementation costs, companies are willing to invest in quantum computing to stay ahead in the technological race.

Challenges and Opportunities

While expectations for quantum computing are high, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. One of the biggest challenges is developing robust and reliable quantum computers capable of processing complex operations with sufficient fault tolerance. Researchers and companies are diligently working to overcome these technical challenges to fully realize the potential of quantum computing.

Despite the challenges, the potential for quantum computing is tremendous. The technology has the potential to revolutionize industries such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and more. Companies that dare to invest in quantum computing can gain a significant competitive advantage and enable innovation at an unprecedented level.

Conclusion

In an era of increasing technological advancements and digital transformation, quantum computing stands out as one of the most promising technologies with the potential to change the game for companies worldwide. With high ROI expectations and the ability to address complex problems, quantum computing is on track to become a critical factor for companies’ success in the future.

Read more about the survey from HPCwire and the trade-off problem on Phys.Org.