Quantum Information Science: Applications, Global Research and Development, and Policy Considerations

Abstract

Quantum information science (QIS) combines elements of mathematics, computer science, engineering, and physical sciences, and has the potential to provide capabilities far beyond what is possible with the most advanced technologies available today. Although much of the press coverage of QIS has been devoted to quantum computing, there is more to QIS. Many experts divide QIS technologies into three application areas: Sensing and metrology, Communications, and Computing and simulation. This report provides an overview of QIS technologies: sensing and metrology, communications, and computing and simulation. It also includes examples of existing and potential future applications; brief summaries of funding and selected R and D initiatives in the United States and elsewhere around the world; a description of U.S. congressional activity; and a discussion of related policy considerations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1169974

Entities

People

  • Patricia M. Figliola

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • European Union
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Intellectual Property
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • Military Research
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Quantum Bits
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Key Distribution
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing