Europe has just established the Open Quantum Institute with the goal of leveraging the emerging power of quantum computing for the common good. This step received many positive reviews in the context that the old continent is accelerating in the race to develop quantum technology.
The launch ceremony took place at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The Open Quantum Institute will also be based at CERN for a three-year pilot period. It is expected that the institute will develop technology applications that can help implement the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals more easily. For example, simulations and calculations powered by quantum computing can help determine how to reduce CO emissions2 in the atmosphere to prevent 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 this technology is not expected to be fully developed before 1.
Mr. Peter Brabeck-Latmathe, President of the Geneva Foundation for Scientific Forecasting and Diplomacy (GESDA), the founder of the Open Quantum Institute project, said that future quantum technology is expected to be 1.000-10.000 times more powerful. compared to today's computing technology. 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 for proposals from researchers everywhere. The competition lasts 3 years with a prize of 5 million USD for the owner with the best project.
CERN Director Fabiola Gianotti also said that this nuclear research organization is an ideal basis for the Open Quantum Institute to take advantage of many years of experience in using scientific and technological advances for the benefit of society. festival. Meanwhile, expert Ozge Aydogan, from the UN SDG laboratory, emphasized that it is important to evaluate the duality of technology, which can be an asset for the future but can also be a risk. big.
According to observers, Europe's acceleration in the race to develop quantum technology is inevitable, especially in the context that science and technology play an important role in shaping the economic structure, replacing change 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 strength of the region. 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 up a series of research and development programs in quantum science and technology to stay ahead of the trend.
Along with continuous advances in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, internet of things (IoT) and nanotechnology, quantum technology is forecast to continue accelerating the industrial revolution. 4.0. Whether in the military or civilian field, quantum technology has shown great application prospects. For leading countries in this field, the impact will be far-reaching and significant as it can stimulate industrial production, create jobs, bring economic benefits and national security.
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