Quantum Technology Hits Its Transistor Moment, Reshaping Computing’s Next Era
Every transformative technology experiences a moment when theory gives way to reality—when laboratory demonstrations evolve into functioning systems capable of reshaping industries. For classical computing, that moment arrived with the invention of the transistor, which unlocked decades of exponential progress and ultimately gave rise to the digital world we inhabit today. According to a new scientific assessment published in Science, quantum technology has now reached an equivalent inflection point. Functional quantum systems exist. Real-world applications are emerging. And yet, as researchers caution, the hardest work still lies ahead. This “transistor moment” does not mean quantum computers are ready to replace … Read more