Summary
The Quantum Applications, Communication, Computing, Sensors and Technologies Combined interactive visualisations outline trends, innovators, filing destinations, commercial players and collaborators across the global quantum technology sector.
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Quantum applications
Quantum applications is the use of quantum technologies and mechanics in various technologies and business sectors.
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Quantum communication
Quantum communication uses quantum properties of carriers, such as single photons, to exchange information between parties. The technology enables secure communication methods such as quantum key distribution and quantum entanglement distribution that are not possible in classical communication systems.
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Quantum computing
Quantum computing uses the phenomena of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems which are hard for a classical computer to solve. This computational advantage of quantum computing will help to solve many complex problems in several application domains such as drug design, weather forecasting, finance, secure communications and chemistry.
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Quantum sensors
Quantum sensors use the principles of quantum mechanics to detect changes in physical quantities (e.g. motion, electric field, magnetic field etc.) by collecting data at the atomic level. Quantum sensors have applications in a wide variety of fields including agriculture, defence, environment, energy, health and construction.
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Quantum technologies combined
Quantum technology is a fast-changing technology that depends upon the properties of quantum mechanics. Quantum technologies encompass a broad range of technologies, including quantum computing, quantum sensors and quantum communication. Quantum technologies also have applications in network and data security, navigation, quantum chemistry, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.