Analysis of the development trends of key technologies and industrial applications in quantum computing

doi:10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2025.07.002

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Abstract:

Quantum computing is expected to provide exponential acceleration beyond classical computing in solving complex computational problems, holding significant strategic and scientific value. It is one of the key directions for achieving breakthroughs in computational power development in the future. This paper analyzes the key technological breakthroughs, the current status of application exploration, and the development of industrial ecosystems in the field of quantum computing both at home and abroad, and looks forward to the future development trends of quantum computing.

Key words: quantum computing, key technologies, application exploration, industrial ecosystem

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TN918
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WANG Jing, DONG ZiJie, ZHANG Meng, LI Fang. Analysis of the development trends of key technologies and industrial applications in quantum computing[J]. Information and Communications Technology and Policy, 2025, 51(7): 8-15.

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