The UN dubbed 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Quantum technology taps the odd mechanics of quantum physics — how particles behave at the atomic level — to create computers, sensors and communications gear that are exponentially more powerful than today’s. Classic computers process information in bits, which can be represented as “0” or “1.” Quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in a superposition of both states at the same time. Quantum technology could transform sectors from medicine to finance. At the start of the year, Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) said that we are about 15 to 30 years away from quantum computers being very useful.

Source: Taipei Times January 04, 2026 16:05 UTC