An Overview of the Latest Quantum Technologies and Their Accessibility for Science

M. Zubert, P. Duniec, K. Hałagan (Lodz Univ. of Techn., Poland)

The aim of the presentation is to present the most important technological breakthroughs in the field of quantum computing, with particular emphasis on solutions that have found practical application in recent years. Emphasis will also be placed on technologies available to the scientific community. The evolution of key hardware architectures, such as superconducting, photonic, and ion-trap architectures, will be briefly discussed, as will the Majorana 1 processor. The development of cloud platforms enabling broad access to real quantum computers for both research and educational purposes will also be addressed. More attention will be paid to the IBM Quantum, Google Quantum AI, Microsoft Azure Quantum, D-Wave projects, and European initiatives, including the Polish EuroQCS systems. The presentation will also discuss current limitations, challenges, and prospects for the further development of this dynamic industry. Additionally, participants will learn about available programming tools and the possibilities of remotely using quantum infrastructure, which allows even centers without their own laboratories to actively participate in the global technology race. The presentation is aimed at scientists interested in modern computing technologies and those planning to begin research using quantum computers.