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Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) is sponsored by DARPA. Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) is a grant from DARPA that funds research on quantum computing architectures and systems that are underexplored relative to mainstream qubit approaches.
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US2QC: Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing | DARPA Department of War organization. US2QC: Underexplored Systems For Utility-Scale Quantum Computing US2QC: Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing It has been credibly hypothesized – but not proven – that quantum computers will have a transformative impact on a variety of scientific and technical disciplines.
Two separate factors make the ultimate impact of quantum computing unclear. First, although a number of algorithms and applications for quantum computers have been suggested, in most cases a rigorous comparison to the best classical alternatives for real-world usage has not been completed.
Second, it is unclear when or if a “utility-scale” quantum computer – one whose computational value exceeds its costs – can be built, particularly for applications that require fault-tolerance. The complexity of a fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computer could approach or exceed that of a classical supercomputer.
A verification and validation effort that demonstrates a utility-scale design is viable, all necessary components and sub-systems for the computer can be produced at the required specifications, and all components and sub-systems can be successfully integrated would likely be a difficult, multi-year process.
The primary goal of the US2QC program is to determine if an underexplored approach to quantum computing is capable of achieving utility-scale operation much faster than conventional predictions. US2QC will accomplish this goal through rigorous, collaborative, flexible verification and validation performed in parallel with on-going research and development efforts. Microsystems Technology Office
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