Assessing the Practical Feasibility of the Clader-Jacobs-Sprouse Quantum Algorithm for Calculating Radar Cross Sections

TL;DR

This paper evaluates the practical potential of a quantum algorithm from 2013 for efficiently calculating radar cross sections, which could enhance radar modeling and prediction capabilities against new targets.

Contribution

It provides an assessment of the real-world applicability of the Clader-Jacobs-Sprouse quantum algorithm for electromagnetic scattering problems.

Findings

Quantum algorithm offers exponential speedup theoretically.

Practical implementation challenges are identified.

Potential impact on radar technology is discussed.

Abstract

In 2013, Clader, Jacobs, and Sprouse developed a quantum computing algorithm that solves electromagnetic scattering problems exponentially faster than the best known classical algorithm for that problem. We examine this quantum algorithm's potential practical feasibility for modeling a target's radar cross section. Doing so could be important for modeling and predicting radar behavior against emerging targets.