Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC)
Abstract
It has been credibly hypothesized - but not proven - that a fault-tolerant quantum computer of sufficient size would revolutionize multiple commercial industries and scientific disciplines. It is currently expected that this type of machine will not be realized for at least 10 years and as long as 40 years. As a result, the unexpected and near-term development of a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer represents a strategic surprise for the United States. In addition, if quantum computers are shown to have transformative potential for critical problems facing the United States, it is in the Government's interest to foster and accelerate commercial progress towards a truly useful, "utility-scale" quantum computer. Initiated under Alternative Computing to both reduce strategic risk and realize transformative opportunity, the US2QC thrust will (1) evaluate disruptive designs for utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, specifically, systems that can be constructed in less than 10 years; (2) demonstrate each of the enabling sub-systems and components for these designs; and (3) construct a prototype fault-tolerant quantum computer that demonstrates that utility-scale design is viable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- ed97d3ebd41a14810e83444d045be9f3