Quantum Computing
Australia’s Quantum Computing State
Why Quantum Now?
- Reaching maturity
- Promises breakthrough
- Emerging quantum applications
- Quantum batteries
- Quantum microscope to examine cells in greater detail
- Financial sector for investment returns
- Quantum sensors for mining and construction
- Range of technologies in military readiness
Australia’s Research
- Ranked 14th globally
- Ranked 10th in citation index
- Cited 60% more than global numbers
- CSIRO superconducting devices (1965)
- Centres of Excellences
- WA - Computing (Quantum accelerators), Quantum networks
- QLD - Computing (ion trap), Sensors
- NSW - Computing (silicon), Sensors, Metrology, Cryptography, Error Correction
- SA - Sensors, Materials, Space Industry
- ACT - Cybersecurity
Australia’s National Quantum Strategy
- International Collaboration Skills
- Ready Workforce
- Education
- STEM pathways
- Bridge Gaps Between Research and Industry
- Research
- Investment and Commercialisation
- Supply Chains
- International Partnerships
- Global investments
Benefits and Challenges
- What are the emerging software applications for quantum applications?
- What are the advantages of quantum sensing?
- What are the challenges and opportunities in scaling quantum computers?
- How far and feasible are we in achieving 1 million qubits?
- What are the prioritised list of practical cases of applying quantum computing?
- How useful is quantum computing?
- What are the significant elements that should be in place to sustain and successfully grow a related ecosystem?
- What is driving investment in quantum technology?
- How are we developing our future quantum workforce?
- What are the various career opportunities in quantum computing?
Key Australian Stakeholders
Sydney Quantum Academy
