# The Tyranny of Qubits - Quantum Technology's Scalability Bottleneck

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the fundamental scalability challenge in quantum technology, highlighting the need for advanced quantum simulators to overcome the limitations of classical simulation methods.

## Contribution

It identifies the core bottleneck in quantum device development as the lack of scalable quantum simulators, drawing parallels to historical computing challenges.

## Key findings

- Simulating quantum systems classically is inherently limited.
- Scalability of quantum simulators is crucial for progress in quantum technology.
- Historical analogy to the 'tyranny of numbers' underscores the importance of quantum simulation advancements.

## Abstract

In this essay, I look at (bemoan) the issues surrounding simulating quantum systems in order to design quantum devices for quantum technologies. The program runs into a natural difficulty that simulating quantum systems really require a proper quantum simulator. The problem is likened to the "tyranny of numbers" that faced computer engineers in the 1960s.