State of the Art and Prospects for Quantum Computing (original) (raw)

This paper reviews the current state and future prospects of quantum computing, surveying the existing literature and categorizing it into experiments, proposals, and theoretical advancements. It discusses the fundamental principles of quantum computing, particularly the use of qubits and quantum gates for information processing, while expressing skepticism regarding the feasibility of achieving practical quantum computing due to various scientific and societal challenges. The author highlights the proliferation of quantum computing ideas across diverse fields and suggests a need for a deeper sociological understanding of the quantum computing saga.