Opinion: The simplest quantum computer

TL;DR

This paper offers a speculative retrospective from 2040 on the development and impact of quantum computing, providing insights into its evolution and future significance.

Contribution

It presents a future-oriented perspective on quantum computing's progress, challenges, and societal implications, which is a novel approach compared to traditional reviews.

Findings

Quantum computing became mainstream by 2040.

Significant breakthroughs in qubit stability and scalability.

Quantum computing profoundly impacted various industries.

Abstract

Instead of writing a review article on the state of the field, I'm going to instead write a retrospective from the year 2040. I'll tell you how this whole "quantum computing thing" turned out.