Roadmap Helps Forecast Societal Impact of Tomorrow’s Quantum Internet
The first complete draft of a roadmap that connects key applications of the quantum internet to their expected societal impact was developed at the Center for Quantum Networks (CQN), an NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) based at the University of Arizona.
Developed and maintained by the CQN Industry Advisory Board, the Application Roadmap will help the Center focus on commercial uses of quantum networking. CQN works not only to overcome the technical hurdles in quantum networking, but also to ensure that society is prepared for broad, affordable, and equitable access to the quantum internet and its economy.
Just as its early architects could not imagine the full range of applications of the modern internet, the impact of quantum computing and networks may be similarly profound and multifaceted. The quantum internet can help revolutionize national security, data privacy, drug discovery, and novel material design, and can push the frontiers of science with, for example, ultra-sensitive telescope conglomerates tied together through quantum networks.
CQN is working work to ensure that society is well prepared for broad, affordable, and equitable access to the quantum internet and its economy. The Center is proactively studying the social and policy implications of this budding technology and strives to bring a basic understanding of quantum technology to diverse communities.
Regular roadmap updates will allow all CQN partners to adjust their activities based on the most reliable information about future applications.
