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Quantum technology is an emerging field of physics and engineering, encompassing technologies that rely on the properties of quantum mechanics, [1] especially quantum entanglement, quantum superposition, and quantum tunneling. Quantum computing, sensors, cryptography, simulation, measurement, imaging, quantum energy generators and space navigation are all examples of emerging quantum technologies. The development of quantum technologies also heavily impacts established fields such as space exploration, [2] the sustainable energy & cleantech sector, nanomanufacturing, semiconductors and laser technology.

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Furthermore, some scientists are researching possible interconnections between quantum biology and quantum technology, for example to better understand immunology [3] and improve healthcare. Apart from its main roots in physics, some types of quantum technology may even involve chemistry or microbiology.

Colloidal quantum dots irradiated with a UV light. Different sized quantum dots emit different colour light due to quantum confinement. QD S.jpg
Colloidal quantum dots irradiated with a UV light. Different sized quantum dots emit different colour light due to quantum confinement.

Secure communications

Quantum secure communication is a method that is expected to be 'quantum safe' in the advent of quantum computing systems that could break current cryptography systems using methods such as Shor's algorithm. These methods include quantum key distribution (QKD), a method of transmitting information using entangled light in a way that makes any interception of the transmission obvious to the user. Another method is the quantum random number generator, which is capable of producing truly random numbers unlike non-quantum algorithms that merely imitate randomness. [4]

Computing

Quantum computers are expected to have a number of important uses in computing fields such as optimization and machine learning. They are perhaps best known for their expected ability to carry out Shor's algorithm, which can be used to factorize large numbers and is an important process in the securing of data transmissions.

Quantum simulators

Quantum simulators are types of quantum computers used to simulate a real world system and can be used to simulate chemical compounds or solve high energy physics problems. [5] [6] Quantum simulators are simpler to build as opposed to general purpose quantum computers because complete control over every component is not necessary. [5] Current quantum simulators under development include ultracold atoms in optical lattices, trapped ions, arrays of superconducting qubits, and others. [5]

Sensors

Quantum sensors are expected to have a number of applications in a wide variety of fields including positioning systems, communication technology, electric and magnetic field sensors, gravimetry [7] as well as geophysical areas of research such as civil engineering [8] and seismology.

History

The field of quantum technology was first outlined in a 1997 book by Gerard J. Milburn, [9] which was then followed by a 2003 article by Jonathan P. Dowling and Gerard J. Milburn, [10] [11] as well as a 2003 article by David Deutsch. [12]

Many devices already available are fundamentally reliant on the effects of quantum mechanics. These include laser systems, transistors and semiconductor devices, as well as other devices such as MRI imagers. The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) grouped these devices as 'quantum 1.0' to differentiate them from what it dubbed 'quantum 2.0', which it defined as a class of devices that actively create, manipulate, and read out quantum states of matter using the effects of superposition and entanglement. [13]

Research programmes

From 2010 onwards, multiple governments have established programmes to explore quantum technologies, [14] such as the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, [15] which created four quantum 'hubs', the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore, and QuTech, a Dutch center to develop a topological quantum computer. [16] In 2016, the European Union introduced the Quantum Technology Flagship, [17] [18] a €1 Billion, 10-year-long megaproject, similar in size to earlier European Future and Emerging Technologies Flagship projects. [19] [20] In December 2018, the United States passed the National Quantum Initiative Act, which provides a US$1 billion annual budget for quantum research. [21] China is building the world's largest quantum research facility with a planned investment of 76 billion Yuan (approx. €10 Billion). [22] [23] Indian government has also invested 8000 crore Rupees (approx. US$1.02 Billion) over 5-years to boost quantum technologies under its National Quantum Mission. [24]

In the private sector, large companies have made multiple investments in quantum technologies. Organizations such as Google, D-wave systems, and University of California Santa Barbara [25] have formed partnerships and investments to develop quantum technology.

Country/GroupName of Center/ ProjectGovernment control (yes/no/partial)Type of Quantum Technology ResearchEstablished dateFunding
AustraliaAustralian Research Council Centres of ExcellenceYesComputing2017US$94 million
Department of Defence's Next Generation Technologies FundYesIntegrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

Space capabilities

Enhanced human performance

Medical countermeasure products

Multi-disciplinary material sciences

Quantum technologies

Trusted autonomous systems

Cyber

Advanced sensors

Hypersonics

Directed energy capabilities [26]

2016 [27] US$4.5M
Sydney Quantum AcademyPartial Quantum economy December 7, 2020 [28] US$15.0M [29]
Silicon Quantum ComputingPartial Quantum computing May 2017US$83M [30]
CanadaCanadian Space Agency Quantum Encryption and Science SatellitePartial Quantum key distribution(QKD) [31] December 2017
National Research Council of Canada's Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre: Quantum Sensors and Security programPartialLonger-range emerging and disruptive technologies2012US$23M
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council/UK Research and Innovation PartialQuantum technology developmentUS$3.4M
Canada’s National Quantum Strategy PartialThe Strategy will guide investments along three pillars − quantum research, talent and commercialization − toward achieving three key missions, in quantum computers and software, communications and sensors.2023US$267M
ChinaChinese Academy of Sciences Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum PhysicsYesGeneralMay 2015US$10.0B
Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) project (the Micius satellite)Yes Quantum key distribution May 2015
Beijing–Shanghai Quantum Secure Communication BackboneYes Quantum Communications May 2015
National Quantum LaboratoryYes Quantum metrology and building a quantum computerMay 2015 (opened in 2020)
European UnionQuantum Technologies Flagship programYes Quantum computing

Quantum simulation

Quantum communication

Quantum metrology and sensing [32]

2018Expected budget of €1 billion [32]
Coordination and support action for Quantum Technology Education (QTEdu)YesEducation [33] 2020
QuantERAYesQuantum technologies2016 [34] €89 million [35]
Open European Quantum Key Distribution (OpenQKD)Yes Quantum-based cryptography [36] Sept. 2, 2019 (ended Sept. 1, 2022) [37] €17 974 246,25 [37]
European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI)Yes Quantum communication infrastructure [38] June 2019 [38] €90,000,000 [39]
FranceNational Strategy for Quantum TechnologiesYes Quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensors [40] January 21, 2021 [40] US$1.8B [40]
GermanyQuantum Technologies — From Basic Research to MarketYesQuantum technologiesSeptember 26, 2018€650M [41]
Agenda Quantensysteme 2030Yes quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication, quantum sensors, supporting technologies, public outreachMarch 23, 2021. [42]
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft-IBM collaborationYes Quantum computing [43] September, 2019 [43] €40M [43]
QuNETYes Quantum communication [44] 2018 [44] €165M [44]
IndiaNational Mission on Quantum Technologies & ApplicationsYes Quantum communication, quantum simulation, quantum computation, Quantum sensing, and quantum metrology [45] 2020 [45] Rs 8000 Crore [45]
IsraelNational Program for Quantum Science and TechnologyYesNational quantum development [46] 2019 [46] US$360 [46]
JapanQuantum Technology Innovation StrategyYesQuantum technology2020US$470
Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR)YesAn industry council to promote quantum technologiesSeptember 1, 2021
Quantum Leap Flagship ProgramYesSuperconducting quantum computer, quantum simulation, quantum computing, solid state quantum sensors, lasers [47] 2018 [47] US$200M [47]
The Moonshot Research and Development Program (Goal 6)Yes Quantum computing 2019 [48] US$963M for total program not just quantum [48]
NetherlandsNational Agenda for Quantum Technology: Quantum Delta NLYes Quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing [49] 2020 [50] €615M [50]
Russia Rosatom YesQuantum technologies and research infrastructure [51] 2021 [51] 23 billion rubles [51]
RZD (Russian Railways)Yes Quantum Communications [52] October 2021 [52] 138M Russian rubles [52]
SingaporeQuantum Engineering ProgramYesQuantum technology [53] 2018 [53] US$121.6M [53]
Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)YesQuantum Technologies [54] 2007 [54] US$194.9M [54]
SGInnovate- Quantum Technologies [55] YesDigital financing2015 [56]
South KoreaQuantum Computing Technology Development ProjectYesQuantum technologies [57] 2019 [57] US$39.8M [57]
United KingdomNational Quantum Technologies ProgrammeYesFunding UK quantum technologies [58] 2013 [59] US$1B [58]
National Quantum Computing Centre Yes Quantum computing [60] Set to open in 2023 [60] £93m [60]
Rigetti Computing Partial Quantum computing [61] 2013 [62] US$268m [62]
United StatesQuantum Industry ConsortiumYesGeneral "quantum ecosystem" (quantum industry supply chain, federal R&D investment priorities, standards and regulation, industry interactions, etc.) [63] 2018US$1.25B [64]
National Quantum Coordination Office YesQuantum technology research and development [65] 2019 [65]
The Department of Energy Office of Science [66] Yes Quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum sensors, quantum processors, quantum networks and quantum simulation [66] [67] 2019US$900M (US$300M in FY 2023) [68] [69]
The National Science Foundation (Five Quantum Leap Challenges Institutes)Yes Quantum computing, quantum sensors, quantum processors, quantum biological sensing, and quantum simulation [70] [71] 2020 [71] US$125M [70] [71]
National Quantum Initiative Act YesQuantum information science and Quantum technology development [72] Dec. 21, 2018 [72] US$1.275B [72]
MonArk Quantum FoundryPartialDevelopment of quantum materials and devices [73] August 17, 2021 [74] US$19,990,000 [74]
Center for Quantum NetworksPartial Quantum computing [75] 2020 [75] US$26 m [75]
National Q-12 Education PartnershipYesEducation [76] 2020 [76] US$1M [76]
Quantum Wellness TechnologiesNoQuantum information science and Quantum technology development [77] 2023 [77]

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Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method that implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which then can be used to encrypt and decrypt messages. The process of quantum key distribution is not to be confused with quantum cryptography, as it is the best-known example of a quantum-cryptographic task.

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