2025 is coming to an end, and in the magnificent scientific landscape of this year, a once hidden and seemingly unattainable field - quantum technology, with its long accumulated momentum, is surging towards the top of the global technological wave. This year is officially designated as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations. In this year, the "Zuchong III" developed by the University of Science and Technology of China and multiple domestic research institutions broke the world record for the superiority of quantum computing in superconducting systems; This year, Google's "Quantum Echo" experiment achieved speeds 13000 times faster than classical supercomputing in specific tasks, having a profound impact on global quantum computing research and development. Quantum is shaping the future of the macroscopic world with tremendous power. But in the face of this century long scientific revolution, people cannot help but ponder a fundamental question: why invest so much effort into exploring that seemingly "useless" quantum world? The answer lies deep within the potential of quantum technology. Many concepts in quantum mechanics have completely overturned the logic and experience that humans are accustomed to, such as a quantum desk lamp whose switch can be "on" and "off" at the same time, until the state is randomly determined at the moment of observation. It is precisely this kind of 'anti common sense' that constitutes a hidden cornerstone in the fortress of modern technology. The core component of our familiar smartphones, semiconductors, relies on the band theory of quantum mechanics; The common magnetic resonance in hospitals also utilizes the resonance effect of atomic nucleus quantum spin. Quantum technology has long been integrated into the fabric of people's lives, but deeper changes are still brewing - once quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing mature, the way humans process information and transform the world will also experience a disruptive leap. The most impactful among them is the computational power liberation brought by quantum technology. Quantum bits can exponentially increase computing power. This means that the complex challenges that have long plagued humanity - from designing life-saving new drugs, optimizing carbon capture and storage schemes, and even building more robust financial models - are many of the shortcomings of traditional computing, and quantum computing power can provide a powerful tool. The quantum world also prompts us to abandon the traditional thinking of "either black or white" and accept the ambiguity of all things at the microscopic scale. This innovative thinking nurtures highly dynamic technological breakthroughs. The exploration and design of new superconducting materials stem from a profound understanding of the quantum behavior of electrons at low temperatures. And our "Mozi" quantum science experimental satellite transforms quantum behavior into a guarantee for communication security. That is why many countries have elevated quantum research to a national strategic level. The United States has introduced the National Quantum Initiative Act and continues to invest heavily in quantum research; The European Union has launched a grand ten-year "Quantum Flagship Program"; Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are all unwilling to fall behind and have launched their own quantum technology blueprints. In the proposed draft of China's 15th Five Year Plan, promoting quantum technology as a new economic growth point is also included. Mo Dao is far away, already in front of his fingertips. In the increasingly interconnected global landscape, upholding the spirit of openness and inclusiveness, and jointly overcoming the numerous difficulties on the road ahead, quantum technology will become the hope for humanity to work together to address common issues such as energy crisis and information security, truly becoming the wings that support human progress. (New Society)
Edit:Momo Responsible editor:Chen zhaozhao
Source:Science and Technology Daily
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