Scientists at IBM Research have reached an important milestone in quantum computing device performance that may accelerate implementation of a commercial, full-scale quantum computer. IBM scientists have succeeded in reducing errors in elementary computations and retaining the integrity of quantum mechanical properties in quantum bits (qubits) – the basic units that carry information within quantum computing. IBM has chosen to employ superconducting qubits, which use established microfabrication techniques developed for silicon technology, providing the potential to one day scale up to and manufacture thousands or millions of qubits.
According to a recent market study Quantum Computing Market Forecast 2015-2020, the nascent quantum computing market will jump-start in the period 2015-20120, driven by government investments and a deep interest of defense community in harnessing quantum computing technology.
