Accelerating the development of quantum technology

Europe has just established the Open Quantum Institute with the aim of harnessing the emerging power of quantum computing for the common good. This move has received many positive reviews in the context of the old continent accelerating in the race to develop quantum technology.

The launch took place at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. The Open Quantum Institute will also be based at CERN for a three-year pilot period. It is expected to develop technology applications that can make it easier to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. For example, simulations and calculations using quantum computing could help determine how to reduce _CO2 emissions in the atmosphere to combat climate change. Quantum computing could also predict antibiotic resistance patterns or identify new chemical compounds that are more effective against deadly bacteria.

It is estimated that the first commercial quantum computers will be about a decade away, and the technology is not expected to be fully developed before 2050.

Peter Brabeck-Latmathe, President of the Geneva Foundation for Science and Diplomacy (GESDA), which founded the Open Quantum Institute project, said that future quantum technology is expected to be 1,000-10,000 times more powerful than today's computing technology. In order to speed up the search for the best applications, GESDA has partnered with Google and the non-profit technology group Xprize to launch a competition to collect proposals from researchers around the world. The competition lasts 3 years with the prize for the owner of the best project being 5 million USD.

CERN Director Fabiola Gianotti also said that the nuclear research organization is an ideal base for the Open Quantum Institute to take advantage of its long experience in using scientific and technological advances for the benefit of society. Meanwhile, Ozge Aydogan, an expert from the UN SDG Lab, stressed that it is important to assess the duality of technology, which can be an asset for the future but can also be a major risk.

According to observers, Europe's acceleration in the race to develop quantum technology is inevitable, especially in the context of science and technology playing an important role in shaping economic structures and changing the balance of national power. With this new step, Europe shows that it is continuing to transform in the era of strategic competition, determined to consolidate and enhance the region's strength. To date, more than 20 countries have national initiatives or strategies related to quantum technology. The European Union, the United States, China, Russia, India, Japan, and Australia have all set out a series of research and development programs for quantum science and technology to stay ahead of the trend.

Along with the continuous advances in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotechnology, quantum technology is predicted to continue to accelerate the industrial revolution 4.0. Whether in the military or civilian fields, quantum technology has shown great application prospects. For leading countries in this field, the impact will be profound and significant as it can stimulate industrial production, create jobs, bring economic benefits and national security.

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