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Quantum technologies

Machines that use superposition and entanglement: quantum computers, sensors and networks.

Readiness on Technology readiness levelSDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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A quantum computer that runs algorithms of practical value, with logical error rates low enough that the answer can be trusted.

Logical error per cycle: 0.00143 now, target 10⁻¹² (9.2 orders of magnitude) · 6 open gaps · TRL 4 (4 of 9)

Channels that carry quantum states or entanglement between quantum processors in separate cryostats or modules, so that a machine can grow past what one cryostat holds.

0 open gaps · not assessed

Classical hardware and algorithms that turn the stream of syndrome measurements of an error-correcting code into corrections, fast enough that the quantum computer never waits for them.

Decoder latency: 6.3 × 10⁻⁵ s now, target 10⁻⁵ s (0.8 orders of magnitude) · 0 open gaps · not assessed