A Role for IEEE in Quantum Computing

Journal Article · 13 August 2018 · Computer

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2018.3191257· OSTI ID:1492856

DeBenedictis, Erik P. ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Will quantum computation become an important milestone in human progress? Here, passionate advocates and equally passionate skeptics abound. IEEE already provides useful, neutral forums for state-of-the-art science and engineering knowledge as well as practical benchmarks for quantum computation evaluation. But could the organization do more?

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1492856
• Report Number(s): SAND--2018-9769J; 667647
• Journal Information: Computer, Journal Name: Computer Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 51; ISSN 0018-9162
• Publisher: IEEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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