Shape it Better than Skip it: Mapping the Territory of Quantum Computing and its Transformative Potential

TL;DR

This paper systematically maps the quantum computing landscape, exploring its current state, research communities, and future directions, highlighting the need for deeper understanding of its transformative potential.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive mapping of quantum computing research and discusses future research agendas based on a systematic literature review from 2010 to 2022.

Findings

Room for better understanding of QC

Potential for societal and business transformation

Identification of research gaps

Abstract

Quantum Computing (QC) is an emerging and fast-growing research field that combines computer science with quantum mechanics such as quantum superposition and quantum entanglement. In order to contribute to a clarification of this field, the objective of this paper is twofold. Firstly, it aims to map the territory in which most relevant QC researches, scientific communities and related domains are stated and its relationship with classical computing. Secondly, it aims to examine the future research agenda according to different perspectives. We will do so by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) based on the most important databases from 2010 to 2022. Our findings demonstrate that there is still room for understanding QC and how it transforms business, society and learning.