Section I: Quantum Technologies 101
Unlike classical bits that are strictly 0s and 1s, quantum bits (qubits) harness quantum properties like superposition and entanglement, enabling exponential leaps in computational power, ultra-secure communications, and unprecedented precision in sensing. There are a number of quantum mechanical systems that potentially could serve as qubits, so called qubit modalities. The term “quantum” itself refers to the discrete quantity of electromagnetic energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
The field of QIS encompasses a wide array of technologies with varying degrees of maturity. The National Quantum Initiative Act (NQI Act) in the U.S. defines the term quantum information science as the “use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulations, computing, or measurement of information.”
Quantum technologies encompass practical applications of QIS manifested in a variety of technologies, products, and services. Quantum Technologies can be broadly classified into three classes: quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum communications.
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