Quantum Information Science: From foundations to new technologies

The recent race to investigate and produce quantum-enhanced technologies shows how important were the long years of investigation on the foundations of quantum theory. From the first discussions on the completeness of quantum mechanics by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen to the quantum algorithms running on quantum computers much effort was done by generations of scientists dedicated their careers. The Nobel prize of 2022 celebrates such effort and congratulates three leading scientists in the field. Here we are going to discuss a bit of the history and the recent impacts in novel technologies.

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The recent race in investigating and developing quantum-enhanced technologies highlights the importance of the long years of research on the foundations of quantum theory. From the early debates on the completeness of quantum mechanics by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen to the implementation of quantum algorithms on quantum computers, generations of dedicated scientists have put in significant efforts. The 2022 Nobel prize recognizes and congratulates three leading scientists in the field, celebrating their contributions. Here, we will discuss a brief history and the recent impacts of these advancements on novel technologies.