The Road to Quantum Computational Supremacy

TL;DR

This paper discusses the ongoing race for quantum computational supremacy, highlighting the progress, challenges, and implications for classical computing, emphasizing that quantum supremacy won't render classical methods obsolete.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of the strategies of Google and IBM, and reveals how the pursuit of quantum supremacy accelerates classical algorithm development.

Findings

Quantum supremacy remains an elusive goal.

Classical algorithms are rapidly advancing due to the quantum race.

Achieving quantum supremacy won't eliminate the relevance of classical computing.

Abstract

We present an idiosyncratic view of the race for quantum computational supremacy. Google's approach and IBM challenge are examined. An unexpected side-effect of the race is the significant progress in designing fast classical algorithms. Quantum supremacy, if achieved, won't make classical computing obsolete.