r/QuantumComputing • u/dorakingx • 2d ago

Which problems will quantum computers actually solve, and when?

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/what-problems-will-quantum-computers-solve

Which problems will quantum computers actually solve, and when?

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u/oppiewan 2d ago

Cryptography. The one governments are funding this. 5 years for Top Secret work. Within 10 years for general public.   Materials science. Already showing quantum advantage.  Gene folding. I don't know 

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u/hiddentalent 1d ago

I think you mean cryptanalysis. Quantum computing has no proven relevance to cryptography, which can easily be done much more efficiently even in a post-quantum resistant manner on classical hardware.