Quantum Computing - Are We There Yet?

Explore the fascinating world of quantum computing in this comprehensive conference talk from the 36th Chaos Communication Congress. Dive into the basics of quantum computing, including quantum gates, fidelities, error correction, and qubit architecture. Learn about the significant progress made in experimental quantum computing over the past five years, with a focus on Google's groundbreaking 53-qubit quantum processor experiment. Understand the concept of quantum supremacy, surface code architecture, and superconducting quantum processors. Examine the challenges that still need to be overcome to build large-scale quantum computers and discuss potential timelines for the development of useful quantum computers. Gain insights from speaker Andreas Dewes as he reviews the current state of quantum computing technology and its future prospects.

36C3 - Quantum Computing: Are we there yet?