Quantum Advantage and the Y2K Bug: A Comparison

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2021-03

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Zhang, Lei, Andriy Miranskyy, and Walid Rjaibi. “Quantum Advantage and the Y2K Bug: A Comparison.” IEEE Software 38, no. 2 (March 2021): 80–87. https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2020.2985321.

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Software engineering
Encryption
Qubit
Software algorithms
Quantum computing

Abstract

The quantum advantage helps speed up computations in many areas. However, quantum computer power can also be leveraged to break modern cryptographic algorithms. To maintain the cryptoagility of software, we must prepare for the era of quantum advantage now.