The advancement of Quantum Computing faces fundamental mechanical, software, security, and affordability challenges. The below information provides a brief understanding of these challenges.
Mechanical Challenges
The utmost issue in the advancement of quantum computing is quantum entanglement. It is both the problem and the solution for qubit observation. Even though quantum entanglement is promising, scientists and researchers are still working on correcting the errors of qubits becoming fragile and distorted while in that state.
Software Challenges
Scientists and researchers are attempting to create quantum programming languages while the mechanical issues in quantum computers are unresolved. Other software issues surround a void of data types(similar to integers, floating-point numbers, and characters in current computer programming) for processing quantum logic that, in turn, compounds the challenge of limited high-level quantum programming languages.
Security Challenges
Quantum computers are capable of performing lengthy mathematical and logical operations at high-speeds. They pose a threat to the current encryption standards we use today that are not complicated or lengthy enough.
Affordability Challenges
The high cost of building a quantum computer begins with the price related to managing the instability of quantum computing structures. Included in the overall cost are refrigerators, custom-fitted boxes to house the qubit chips, and vacuum pumps. Then factor in the potential cost of research and development. Altogether it is estimated that a single quantum computer could cost 10 billion dollars (US).
