Why now is the right time to study quantum computing

TL;DR

Quantum computing offers a revolutionary perspective on physics and information, providing valuable insights even before practical quantum computers are realized.

Contribution

This paper highlights the importance of understanding quantum computing as a new conceptual framework, not just a technological goal.

Findings

Quantum computing is a productive way of understanding physics.

It provides new insights into information theory.

Understanding quantum computing is valuable even without building quantum computers.

Abstract

Quantum computing is a good way to justify difficult physics experiments. But until quantum computers are built, do computer scientists need to know anything about quantum information? In fact, quantum computing is not merely a recipe for new computing devices, but a new way of looking at the world that has been astonishingly intellectually productive. In this article, I'll talk about where quantum computing came from, what it is, and what we can learn from it.