The State of Quantum Computing: Where Are We Today? | by Sara A. Metwalli | Jan, 2025

The advancements in quantum computing technology have been increasing rapidly over the past couple of years. When I first joined the field in 2018, not many people were aware of the practical side of the field or sought it out as much, perhaps because only a few knew what quantum computers were or because we did not have quantum computers at the time. All that has changed since then.

More and more people have become interested in the field, from academia to industry and even some of the public. So, when I was sitting to think about my first article of 2025, the current status of quantum computing seemed like a good idea.

Not just because of how fast the quantum field has come but also because this year, the 100th year since the start of the development of quantum mechanics, the United Nations has announced 2025 as the international year of quantum science and technology.

So, what better time to discuss the field for those who are curious about where we are now as a field?

What are quantum computers? A very short intro

But first, for anyone new to the field, let us briefly address what quantum computing is and why anyone should care about it.