Maryland’s quantum computing champions, Moore chief among them, say the state is at the forefront of the national conversation about the burgeoning industry.
Quantum computers could quickly solve problems that might take traditional computers years to complete, potentially unlocking innovation across supply chain logistics, encryption, medicine and more.
Quantum computers rely on quantum bits, known as “qubits,” which can be 0, 1 or a mix of the two values.
Much of quantum computing remains theoretical and current quantum computers hardly compete with the best traditional computers, Linke said.
The leading quantum computing company IonQ, headquartered in College Park, helps anchor Discovery District.