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- Published: October 2026
- Pages: 742
- Tables: 303
- Figures: 76
The quantum technologies market crossed a decisive threshold in 2026, moving from venture-funded research into public capital markets, industrial-scale manufacturing and direct government ownership. Capital markets defined the first half of the year. Quantinuum chose a conventional underwritten IPO over a SPAC: its upsized offering priced at $60 a share, above its earlier range, and raised $1.68 billion. Xanadu, Infleqtion and IQM completed their listings, so the sector's leading hardware companies now report publicly every quarter. Commercial traction is visible: IonQ reported Q2 2026 revenue of $80.1 million, up 287% year on year, and raised its full-year guidance to $280–290 million.
Industrial policy defined the second half. The US Department of Commerce signed nine letters of intent for $2.013 billion of CHIPS incentives, and as a condition of funding it takes a minority equity stake in each company. Anderon, IBM's pure-play quantum foundry, finalised a $1 billion award for a 300 mm quantum wafer foundry in Albany, New York. The industry's bottleneck is moving from qubit physics to manufacturing, with foundries, specialty materials, isotopes, control electronics and photonic components becoming strategic assets.
Private capital continues to favour fault-tolerant architectures. Oratomic raised a $300 million Series A on research suggesting utility-scale quantum computers may need only about 10,000 neutral-atom qubits rather than millions. OQC raised £260 million, Europe's largest private quantum computing round. Lower estimates of the hardware needed for fault tolerance are bringing "Q-Day" closer and accelerating post-quantum cryptography migration, which is building a large quantum-safe security market around quantum communications.
Quantum sensing remains the largest revenue segment today, driven by defence demand for GPS-independent navigation and timing, alongside healthcare applications such as wearable OPM-MEG. Quantum computing becomes the largest segment after 2030 as fault-tolerant systems arrive: IBM Starling, Quantinuum Apollo and others target 2028–2030. Deployment is shifting from cloud access to on-premises systems in HPC centres and AI data centres, tightly coupled to GPUs for hybrid workloads and real-time error correction. The outlook to 2036 is strong growth with high execution risk. Revenue will stay uneven while roadmaps are validated, but sovereign funding, public-market capital and foundry-scale manufacturing have put the industry on a far more durable footing than in any previous cycle.
The Global Quantum Technologies Market 2026–2036 is a comprehensive analysis of the second quantum revolution. It covers quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing, quantum batteries, and the materials and enabling hardware that underpin them. With data through Q3 2026, the report charts a market undergoing its most significant transformation yet: public listings of leading hardware developers, the arrival of government equity stakes under the US CHIPS programme, the emergence of pure-play quantum foundries, and a decisive shift in investment towards fault-tolerant architectures. The report gives detailed technology assessments, market forecasts and competitive analysis for every major qubit modality: superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral-atom, photonic, silicon-spin, topological, diamond and annealing systems. It includes a modality-level revenue forecast to 2046. It examines the race to fault tolerance through a logical-qubit leaderboard, vendor roadmaps, and the real-time decoding hardware and QEC spending it requires. A dedicated chapter analyses how quantum computers are being integrated into HPC centres and AI data centres.
The enabling-technology chapters cover the supply chain in depth: cryogenics and helium-3, isotopically enriched materials, cryo-CMOS and room-temperature control electronics, lasers and photonic integrated circuits, single-photon sources and detectors, and the new generation of quantum foundries. These sections are designed for materials, semiconductor and photonics suppliers assessing quantum as a growth market.
Communications coverage includes QKD, post-quantum cryptography and the wider quantum-safe security market, satellite quantum communications, and quantum memories and repeaters. Sensing coverage includes atomic clocks, magnetometers, gravimeters, quantum PNT for GPS-denied navigation, and biomedical sensing and imaging. End-use analysis spans defence and national security, pharmaceuticals, finance, energy, automotive and other sectors. National programme coverage includes the US, China, the EU, the UK, Japan, South Korea, India and the Gulf States. The report profiles 353 companies, from start-ups to global technology leaders, with products, roadmaps, partnerships and funding histories.
Now in it's Third Edition of The Global Quantum Technologies Market 2026–2036 has been substantially revised and expanded. New chapters and sections include:
- A dedicated chapter on Quantum–HPC Integration and Quantum Data Centres.
- A modality market-share forecast for quantum computing to 2046.
- Expanded analysis of superconducting, trapped-ion and silicon-spin quantum computing.
- A logical-qubit leaderboard and analysis of real-time QEC decoding hardware.
- New enabling-hardware sections on quantum foundries and fabrication, room-temperature control and readout electronics, single-photon sources and detectors, and isotopes and specialty inputs (²⁸Si, ¹²C, ion isotopes).
- In communications: new sections on PQC and QKD as complementary quantum-safe markets, satellite and space quantum communications, and quantum memories, repeaters and the quantum internet.
- In sensing: new sections on quantum PNT and GPS-denied navigation, timing demand from telecoms, data centres and GNSS resilience, and quantum biomedical sensing and imaging.
- An expanded Defence and National Security analysis.
- Updated national programme coverage, including US state initiatives, South Korea and the Gulf States.
All market forecast tables have been reconciled so that segment, end-use, regional and sensor-type forecasts agree with the headline totals. Thirteen new company profiles have been added, and existing profiles of the leading companies have been rewritten with current product, roadmap, funding and financial data. Report contents include:
- Executive summary of the 2026 market: IPOs, CHIPS quantum incentives, foundries, M&A and record funding rounds
- Investment analysis 2025–2026, with deal tables by quarter, and government funding by country
- Quantum computing: hardware by modality, architectures, software, middleware and QCaaS, and the value chain
- Modality market share forecast 2026–2046
- Quantum error correction and fault tolerance: logical-qubit demonstrations, vendor roadmaps, real-time decoders and QEC spending forecasts
- Quantum–HPC integration and quantum data centres: architectures, on-premises deployments, data-centre readiness and forecasts
- Quantum chemistry and AI, quantum machine learning and quantum simulation
- Quantum communications: QKD, PQC, the quantum-safe security market, satellite quantum communications, and quantum memories, repeaters and networks
- Quantum sensors: atomic clocks and timing demand, magnetometers, gravimeters, gyroscopes, quantum PNT, and biomedical sensing and imaging
- Quantum batteries
- End-use markets, including expanded defence and national security analysis
- Materials, components and enabling hardware: foundries, cryogenics, helium-3, isotopes, cryo-CMOS, control electronics, lasers, PICs, and single-photon sources and detectors
- Global market forecasts 2026–2046 by technology, end-use industry and region
- National quantum programmes and government initiatives
- 353 company profiles. Companies profiled include A Quantum, AbaQus, Absolut System, Adaptive Finance Technologies, Aegiq, Agnostiq GmbH, Algorithmiq Oy, Airbus, Alea Quantum, Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT), Alice&Bob, Aliro, Anametric, Inc., Anderon, Anyon Systems Inc., Aqarios GmbH, Aquark Technologies, Archer Materials, Arclight Quantum, Arctic Instruments, Arda Atomics GmbH, Arqit Quantum Inc., ARQUE Systems GmbH, Artificial Brain, Artilux, Atlantic Quantum, Atom Computing, Atom Quantum Labs, Atomionics, Atos Quantum, Baidu, Inc., BEIT, Beyond Blood Diagnostics, Bifrost Electronics, Bleximo, BlueFors, BlueQubit, Bohr Quantum Technology, Bosch Quantum Sensing, BosonQ Ps, Bright Quantum, C12 Quantum Electronics, CAS Cold Atom, CavilinQ, Cerca Magnetics, CEW Systems Canada Inc., Chipiron, Chiral Nano AG, Classiq Technologies, ColibriTD, Commutator Studios GmbH, Cortical Labs, Covesion, Crypta Labs Ltd., CryptoNext Security, Crystal Quantum Computing, D-Wave Systems, DeteQt, Digistain, Diatope GmbH, Dirac Labs, Diraq, Delft Circuits, Delta g, Duality Quantum Photonics, EeroQ, EigenQ, eleQtron, Element Six, Elyah, Entropica Labs, Ephos, Equal1, EuQlid, EvolutionQ, Exail Quantum Sensors, EYL, First Quantum, Inc., Fujitsu, Genesis Quantum Technology, GenMat, Good Chemistry, Google Quantum AI, Groove Quantum, g2-Zero, Haiqu, Hefei Wanzheng Quantum Technology Co., Ltd., High Q Technologies Inc., Horizon Quantum Computing, HQS Quantum Simulations, HRL, Huayi Quantum, IBM, Icarus Quantum, Iceberg Quantum, Icosa Computing, ID Quantique, InfinityQ, Infineon Technologies AG, InfiniQuant, Infleqtion, Intel, IonQ, ISARA Corporation, IQM Quantum Computers, JiJ, JoS QUANTUM GmbH, KEEQuant GmbH, KETS Quantum Security, Ki3 Photonics, Kipu Quantum, Kiutra GmbH, Kuano Limited, Kvantify, levelQuantum, Ligentec, Linq Photonics GmbH, LQUOM, Lux Quanta, M Squared Lasers, Mag4Health, MagiQ Technologies, Materials Nexus, Maybell Quantum Industries, memQ, Menlo Systems GmbH, Menten AI, Mesa Quantum, MicroAlgo, Microsoft, Mind Foundry, Miraex, Molecular Quantum Solutions, Monarch Quantum, Montana Instruments, Mphasis, Multiverse Computing, Munich Quantum Instruments GmbH, Mycryofirm, Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, NEC Corporation, NeoCrystech, Neuranics, Next Generation Quantum, neQxt GmbH, Nexus Photonics, NIQS Technology Ltd, nOhm Devices, Inc., Nomad Atomics, Nord Quantique, Nordic Quantum Computing Group AS, Norma, Novocene Photonics, NTT, Nu Quantum, NVision, 1Qbit, Oratomic, ORCA Computing, Orange Quantum Systems, Origin Quantum Computing Technology, OTI Lumionics, Oxford Ionics, Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), PacketLight Networks, ParityQC, Pasqal, Peak Quantum, Peptone, Phasecraft, Phasor Innovation, Photonic, Inc., PhotonForce, Pixel Photonics, Planqc GmbH, Planckian, Plassys, Polariton Technologies, Polaris Quantum Biotech (POLARISqb), Post Quantum, pQCee and more.....
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 38
- 1.1 Quantum Technologies Market in 2026 38
- 1.2 Funding 38
- 1.2.1 Q1 2025 38
- 1.2.2 Q2 2025 39
- 1.2.3 Q3 2025 40
- 1.2.4 Q4 2025 40
- 1.2.5 Q1 2026 41
- 1.2.6 Q2 2026 42
- 1.2.7 Q3 2026 45
- 1.2.7.1 Pure-play quantum foundries 45
- 1.2.7.2 Vertical integration by the platform leaders 46
- 1.2.7.3 Continued public-market conversion 46
- 1.3 The Strategic Picture in Late 2026 46
- 1.4 First and second quantum revolutions 46
- 1.5 Current quantum technology market landscape 47
- 1.5.1 Key developments 48
- 1.6 Technology Readiness Assessment 48
- 1.7 Quantum Technologies Investment Landscape 49
- 1.7.1 Total market investments 2012-2026 49
- 1.7.2 By Technology 55
- 1.7.3 By Company 56
- 1.7.4 By Application 57
- 1.7.5 By Region 58
- 1.7.5.1 The Quantum Market in North America 59
- 1.7.5.2 The Quantum Market in Asia 60
- 1.7.5.3 The Quantum Market in Europe 60
- 1.7.6 Key Investment Trends 2025–2026 61
- 1.8 Global government initiatives and funding 62
- 1.8.1 United States 62
- 1.8.1.1 National Quantum Initiative (NQI) 62
- 1.8.1.2 Department of Energy (DOE) 63
- 1.8.1.3 DARPA – Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) 63
- 1.8.1.4 Quantum Sensing (Defense) 63
- 1.8.1.5 CHIPS and Science Act 63
- 1.8.1.6 State-Level Quantum Programmes 63
- 1.8.1 United States 62
- 1.8.2 China 64
- 1.8.3 European Union 64
- 1.8.4 Germany 65
- 1.8.5 United Kingdom 66
- 1.8.6 France 66
- 1.8.7 Canada 67
- 1.8.8 Australia 67
- 1.8.9 Japan 68
- 1.8.10 India 69
- 1.8.11 South Korea 70
- 1.8.12 Gulf States 71
- 1.8.13 Cross-Cutting Themes in Government Quantum Investment 71
- 1.8.14 Supply Chain Concentration and Geopolitical Exposure 72
- 1.9 Challenges for quantum technologies adoption 72
- 1.10 Critical Supply Chain Bottlenecks 74
- 1.11 Quantum Technology Market Map 74
- 1.12 SWOT Analysis 76
- 1.13 Quantum Technology Value Chain 78
- 1.14 Global Market Forecast 2026–2046 79
- 1.14.1 Total Market Revenues 79
- 1.14.2 By Technology Segment 79
- 1.14.3 By End-Use Industry 80
- 1.14.4 By Region 81
2 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY 82
- 2.1 First and Second Quantum Revolutions 82
- 2.2 Quantum Mechanics Principles 83
- 2.2.1 Superposition 84
- 2.2.2 Entanglement 84
- 2.2.3 Quantum Coherence 85
- 2.2.4 Quantum Tunnelling 85
- 2.3 The Quantum Technology Ecosystem 86
- 2.4 Enabling Technologies and Infrastructure 87
- 2.5 Standards Development 88
3 QUANTUM COMPUTING 89
- 3.1 What is quantum computing? 89
- 3.1.1 Operating principle 90
- 3.1.2 Classical vs quantum computing 92
- 3.1.3 Quantum computing technology 94
- 3.1.3.1 Quantum emulators 96
- 3.1.3.2 Quantum inspired computing 97
- 3.1.3.3 Quantum annealing computers 97
- 3.1.3.4 Quantum simulators 97
- 3.1.3.5 Digital quantum computers 97
- 3.1.3.6 Continuous variables quantum computers 97
- 3.1.3.7 Measurement Based Quantum Computing (MBQC) 98
- 3.1.3.8 Topological quantum computing 98
- 3.1.3.9 Quantum Accelerator 98
- 3.2 Benchmarking and Performance Metrics 98
- 3.2.1 Qubit Count 98
- 3.2.2 Gate Fidelity 99
- 3.2.3 Coherence Times 99
- 3.2.4 Quantum Volume 100
- 3.2.5 Competition from other technologies 101
- 3.2.6 Quantum algorithms 104
- 3.2.6.1 Quantum Software Stack 104
- 3.2.6.2 Quantum Machine Learning 105
- 3.2.6.3 Quantum Simulation 105
- 3.2.6.4 Quantum Optimization 106
- 3.2.6.5 Quantum Cryptography 106
- 3.2.6.5.1 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) 107
- 3.2.6.5.2 Post-Quantum Cryptography 107
- 3.2.7 Architectural Approaches 108
- 3.2.7.1 Modular vs. Single Core 108
- 3.2.7.2 Heterogeneous Multi-Qubit Architectures 108
- 3.2.8 Hardware 109
- 3.2.9 Qubit Technologies 110
- 3.2.10 Superconducting Quantum Computing 111
- 3.2.10.1 Technology description 111
- 3.2.10.2 Materials 112
- 3.2.10.3 Hardware Architecture 114
- 3.2.10.4 Market players 115
- 3.2.10.5 Swot analysis 116
- 3.2.10.6 Superconducting Hardware Roadmap 117
- 3.2.10.7 Market position 117
- 3.2.10.8 The superconducting supply chain and the foundry shift 118
- 3.2.10.9 Deployment model: superconducting systems in data centres 119
- 3.2.10.10 Superconducting market forecast 120
- 3.2.11 Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing 120
- 3.2.11.1 Technology description 120
- 3.2.11.2 Ion Species Comparison 122
- 3.2.11.3 Trap Architectures 122
- 3.2.11.4 Market position 123
- 3.2.11.5 Quantinuum as the public-market benchmark 124
- 3.2.11.6 Enabling technologies: the trapped-ion bill of materials 125
- 3.2.11.7 Materials 125
- 3.2.11.7.1 Integrating optical components 126
- 3.2.11.7.2 Incorporating high-quality mirrors and optical cavities 126
- 3.2.11.7.3 Engineering the vacuum packaging and encapsulation 126
- 3.2.11.7.4 Removal of waste heat 127
- 3.2.11.7.5 Market players 127
- 3.2.11.7.6 SWOT analysis 128
- 3.2.11.7.7 Trapped-Ion Hardware Roadmap 129
- 3.2.12 Silicon Spin-Qubit Quantum Computing 129
- 3.2.12.1 Technology description 129
- 3.2.12.2 Quantum dots 130
- 3.2.12.3 SWOT analysis 132
- 3.2.12.4 Silicon Spin Hardware Roadmap 133
- 3.2.12.5 Market position 133
- 3.2.12.6 Market players 134
- 3.2.12.6.1 The CMOS-foundry angle 134
- 3.2.12.7 Funding 135
- 3.2.13 Topological Qubits 136
- 3.2.13.1 Technology description 136
- 3.2.13.1.1 Cryogenic cooling 137
- 3.2.13.2 Market players 137
- 3.2.13.3 SWOT analysis 137
- 3.2.13.4 Photonic Qubits 138
- 3.2.13.4.1 Technology description 138
- 3.2.13.4.1.1 Architectural Classes 139
- 3.2.13.4.1.2 Initialization, Manipulation, and Readout 140
- 3.2.13.4.1.3 Hardware Architecture 141
- 3.2.13.4.2 Race to Photonic Fault Tolerance: Tier Analysis 142
- 3.2.13.4.3 Market players 143
- 3.2.13.4.4 Swot analysis 144
- 3.2.13.4.5 Photonic Hardware Roadmap 145
- 3.2.13.4.6 Race to Photonic Fault Tolerance: Tier Analysis 145
- 3.2.13.4.1 Technology description 138
- 3.2.13.5 Neutral atom (cold atom) qubits 146
- 3.2.13.5.1 Technology description 146
- 3.2.13.5.2 Market players 149
- 3.2.13.5.3 Swot analysis 149
- 3.2.13.5.4 Neutral Atom Hardware Roadmap 150
- 3.2.13.6 Diamond-defect qubits 150
- 3.2.13.6.1 Technology description 150
- 3.2.13.6.2 SWOT analysis 153
- 3.2.13.6.3 Market players 154
- 3.2.13.6.4 Diamond-Defect Hardware Roadmap 154
- 3.2.13.7 Quantum annealers 154
- 3.2.13.7.1 Technology description 154
- 3.2.13.7.2 SWOT analysis 157
- 3.2.13.7.3 Market players 157
- 3.2.13.7.4 Quantum Annealing Hardware Roadmap 158
- 3.2.13.1 Technology description 136
- 3.2.14 Architectural Approaches 158
- 3.2.15 Quantum Computing Infrastructure Requirements 159
- 3.2.16 Software 159
- 3.2.16.1 Technology description 160
- 3.2.16.2 Cloud-based services- QCaaS (Quantum Computing as a Service). 160
- 3.2.16.2.1 The Cloud-First Reality of Quantum Computing 160
- 3.2.16.2.2 Platform Architecture Models 161
- 3.2.16.2.3 Major Quantum Cloud Platforms 161
- 3.2.16.2.4 Pricing Models 162
- 3.2.16.2.5 Quantum Cloud Platform Comparison 163
- 3.2.16.2.6 Cloud Platform Market Forecast 164
- 3.2.16.2.7 Middleware, Optimisation Platforms and Hybrid Orchestration 164
- 3.2.16.3 Market players 165
- 3.3 Market challenges 168
- 3.4 SWOT analysis 170
- 3.5 Business Models 170
- 3.6 Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance 171
- 3.6.1 Why Error Correction Matters 171
- 3.6.2 Quantum Error Correction Code Families 172
- 3.6.3 Fault Tolerance Requirements and Logical Qubit Demonstrations 173
- 3.6.4 Magic State Distillation and Logical Gate Sets 175
- 3.6.5 Hardware-Aware Error Correction 175
- 3.6.6 QEC-Specific Vendors and Software Stack 177
- 3.6.7 Resource Estimation for Fault-Tolerant Algorithms 177
- 3.6.8 Market Forecast — QEC-Related Spending 178
- 3.7 Quantum computing value chain 179
- 3.8 Markets and applications for quantum computing 180
- 3.8.1 Pharmaceuticals 180
- 3.8.1.1 Market overview 180
- 3.8.1.1.1 Drug discovery 180
- 3.8.1.1.2 Diagnostics 181
- 3.8.1.1.3 Molecular simulations 181
- 3.8.1.1.4 Genomics 182
- 3.8.1.1.5 Proteins and RNA folding 182
- 3.8.1.1 Market overview 180
- 3.8.1.2 Market players 182
- 3.8.1 Pharmaceuticals 180
- 3.8.2 Chemicals 183
- 3.8.2.1 Market overview 183
- 3.8.2.2 Market players 184
- 3.8.3 Transportation 184
- 3.8.3.1 Market overview 184
- 3.8.3.2 Market players 186
- 3.8.4 Financial services 187
- 3.8.4.1 Market overview 187
- 3.8.4.2 Market players 187
- 3.9 Opportunity analysis 188
- 3.10 Technology roadmap 190
- 3.11 Quantum-Inspired Classical Computing 193
- 3.11.1 What is Quantum-Inspired Computing? 193
- 3.11.2 Quantum-Inspired Algorithms 193
- 3.11.3 Quantum-Inspired Hardware Architectures 193
- 3.11.4 Commercial Applications 194
- 3.11.5 Major Quantum-Inspired Vendors 194
- 3.11.6 Quantum vs Quantum-Inspired: Strategic Positioning 195
- 3.11.7 Market Forecast — Quantum-Inspired Computing 196
- 3.12 Modality Market Share Forecast 2026–2046 196
4 QUANTUM–HPC INTEGRATION AND QUANTUM DATA CENTRES 198
- 4.1 Overview 198
- 4.2 Why HPC Centres Are Buying Quantum Computers 198
- 4.3 Integration Architectures 199
- 4.4 On-Premises Deployments 200
- 4.5 Form Factor and Data-Centre Readiness 201
- 4.6 Hybrid Software and Orchestration 202
- 4.7 Photonic Deployment Models in Data Centres 202
- 4.8 Market Forecast 203
5 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 204
- 5.1 Technology description 204
- 5.2 Applications 204
- 5.3 SWOT analysis 205
- 5.4 Market challenges 206
- 5.5 Market players 206
- 5.6 Opportunity analysis 207
- 5.7 Technology roadmap 208
6 QUANTUM MACHINE LEARNING 211
- 6.1 What is Quantum Machine Learning? 211
- 6.2 Classical vs. Quantum Computing Paradigms for ML 211
- 6.3 Quantum Mechanical Principles for ML 212
- 6.4 Machine Learning Fundamentals 212
- 6.5 The Intersection — Why Combine Quantum and ML? 213
- 6.6 QML Phases and Evolution 213
- 6.6.1 The First Phase of QML 213
- 6.6.2 The Second Phase of QML 214
- 6.7 Algorithms and Software for QML 215
- 6.8 Quantum Neural Networks 215
- 6.9 Variational Quantum Classifiers 216
- 6.10 Quantum Kernel Methods 216
- 6.11 Advantages of QML 217
- 6.11.1 Improved Optimisation and Generalisation 217
- 6.11.2 Quantum Advantage in ML 217
- 6.11.3 Training Advantages and Opportunities 218
- 6.11.4 Improved Accuracy 218
- 6.12 Challenges and Limitations 218
- 6.12.1 Hardware Constraints 219
- 6.12.2 Costs 220
- 6.12.3 Nascent Technology 220
- 6.13 QML Applications 220
- 6.14 QML Roadmap 221
- 6.15 Market Players 221
- 6.16 Market Forecasts 2026–2036 222
7 QUANTUM SIMULATION 224
- 7.1 What is Quantum Simulation? 224
- 7.2 Analog vs. Digital Quantum Simulation 224
- 7.3 Quantum Simulation Platforms 225
- 7.3.1 Neutral Atom Simulators 226
- 7.3.2 Trapped Ion Simulators 226
- 7.3.3 Superconducting Circuit Simulators 227
- 7.3.4 Photonic Simulators 227
- 7.4 Applications of Quantum Simulation 227
- 7.4.1 Molecular and Chemical Simulation 228
- 7.4.2 Materials Discovery 229
- 7.4.3 High-Energy Physics 229
- 7.4.4 Condensed Matter Physics 230
- 7.4.5 Drug Discovery and Protein Folding 230
- 7.5 Quantum Chemistry Simulation 230
- 7.6 Market Players 232
- 7.7 SWOT Analysis 233
- 7.8 Market Forecasts 2026–2036 233
8 QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS 235
- 8.1 Technology description 235
- 8.2 Types 235
- 8.3 Applications 236
- 8.4 Quantum Random Numbers Generators (QRNG) 236
- 8.4.1 Overview 236
- 8.4.2 QRNG Product Design and Technology Evolution 238
- 8.4.3 Entropy Sources 238
- 8.4.4 High Throughput as Key Differentiator 240
- 8.4.5 Standards Development 240
- 8.4.6 Applications 241
- 8.4.6.1 Encryption for Data Centers 242
- 8.4.6.2 Consumer Electronics 243
- 8.4.6.3 Automotive/Connected Vehicle 243
- 8.4.6.4 Gambling and Gaming 244
- 8.4.6.5 Monte Carlo Simulations 245
- 8.4.6.6 Government and Defense Applications 246
- 8.4.6.7 Enterprise Networks and Data Centers 246
- 8.4.6.8 Automotive Applications 247
- 8.4.6.9 Online Gaming 247
- 8.4.7 Advantages 247
- 8.4.8 Principle of Operation of Optical QRNG Technology 248
- 8.4.9 Non-optical approaches to QRNG technology 250
- 8.4.10 SWOT Analysis 251
- 8.4.11 Market Forecasts 251
- 8.5 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) 252
- 8.5.1 Overview 252
- 8.5.2 Asymmetric and Symmetric Keys 252
- 8.5.3 Principle behind QKD 254
- 8.5.4 Why is QKD More Secure Than Other Key Exchange Mechanisms? 255
- 8.5.5 Discrete Variable vs. Continuous Variable QKD Protocols 256
- 8.5.6 MDI-QKD (Measurement Device Independent QKD) 257
- 8.5.7 Fiber-Based QKD 258
- 8.5.8 Free-Space and Satellite QKD 259
- 8.5.9 Key Players 259
- 8.5.10 Challenges 260
- 8.5.11 SWOT Analysis 262
- 8.5.12 Market Forecasts 263
- 8.6 Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) 264
- 8.6.1 Overview 264
- 8.6.2 Security systems integration 264
- 8.6.3 PQC standardization 264
- 8.6.3.1 NIST Standardisation Process and Outcomes 265
- 8.6.3.2 Migration Implications 265
- 8.6.4 Transitioning cryptographic systems to PQC 266
- 8.6.5 Market players 267
- 8.6.6 SWOT Analysis 269
- 8.6.7 Market Forecasts 270
- 8.6.7.1 Beyond Algorithms: The Migration Reality 270
- 8.6.7.2 The Migration Stack 271
- 8.6.7.3 Industry-Specific Migration Programs 272
- 8.6.7.4 Migration Services and Consulting Market 272
- 8.6.7.5 Market Forecast — Quantum-Safe Migration 273
- 8.6.7.6 Y2Q Timeline and Strategic Implications 273
- 8.6.7.7 Quantum-Safe Security: PQC and QKD as Complementary Markets 274
- 8.7 Quantum homomorphic cryptography 275
- 8.8 Quantum Teleportation 275
- 8.9 Quantum Networks 276
- 8.9.1 Overview 276
- 8.9.2 Advantages 276
- 8.9.3 Role of Trusted Nodes and Trusted Relays 276
- 8.9.4 Entanglement Swapping and Optical Switches 277
- 8.9.5 Multiplexing quantum signals with classical channels in the O-band 278
- 8.9.5.1 Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM) 278
- 8.9.6 Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution (TF-QKD) 278
- 8.9.7 Enabling global-scale quantum communication 279
- 8.9.8 Advanced optical fibers and interconnects 280
- 8.9.9 Photodetectors in quantum networks 281
- 8.9.9.1 Avalanche photodetectors (APDs) 281
- 8.9.9.2 Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) 281
- 8.9.9.3 Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) 282
- 8.9.10 Cryostats 283
- 8.9.10.1 Cryostat architectures 283
- 8.9.11 Infrastructure requirements 286
- 8.9.12 Global activity 288
- 8.9.12.1 China 288
- 8.9.12.2 Europe 289
- 8.9.12.3 The Netherlands 289
- 8.9.12.4 The United Kingdom 290
- 8.9.12.5 US 290
- 8.9.12.6 Japan 291
- 8.9.13 SWOT analysis 292
- 8.10 Satellite and Space Quantum Communications 293
- 8.10.1 Why space 293
- 8.10.2 Missions and programmes 293
- 8.10.3 Space and ground segment technology 294
- 8.10.4 Engineering and commercial challenges 295
- 8.10.5 Market forecast 295
- 8.10.6 Engineering and commercial challenges 295
- 8.11 Quantum Memories, Repeaters and the Quantum Internet 296
- 8.11.1 Overview 296
- 8.11.2 Quantum memory technologies 296
- 8.11.3 Repeater generations 297
- 8.11.4 Testbeds and early networks 297
- 8.11.5 Market players 297
- 8.11.6 Applications driving investment 298
- 8.11.7 Market forecast 299
- 8.12 Global Market for Quantum Communications by Technology Type 2026–2036 299
- 8.13 Market challenges 300
- 8.14 Market players 300
- 8.15 Opportunity analysis 303
- 8.16 Technology roadmap 304
9 QUANTUM SENSORS 307
- 9.1 Technology description 307
- 9.1.1 Quantum Sensing Principles 308
- 9.1.2 SWOT analysis 311
- 9.1.3 Atomic Clocks 312
- 9.1.3.1 High frequency oscillators 313
- 9.1.3.1.1 Emerging oscillators 313
- 9.1.3.2 Caesium atoms 313
- 9.1.3.3 Self-calibration 313
- 9.1.3.4 Optical atomic clocks 314
- 9.1.3.4.1 Chip-scale optical clocks 314
- 9.1.3.5 Bench/Rack-Scale Atomic Clocks 315
- 9.1.3.6 Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks (CSAC) 316
- 9.1.3.7 Atomic Clocks Market Forecasts — Total 317
- 9.1.3.8 Timing Demand: Telecoms, Data Centres and GNSS Resilience 317
- 9.1.3.9 Companies 319
- 9.1.3.10 SWOT analysis 319
- 9.1.3.1 High frequency oscillators 313
- 9.1.4 Quantum Magnetic Field Sensors 321
- 9.1.4.1 Introduction 321
- 9.1.4.2 Motivation for use 321
- 9.1.4.3 Market opportunity 323
- 9.1.4.4 Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (Squids) 323
- 9.1.4.4.1 Applications 323
- 9.1.4.4.2 Key players 325
- 9.1.4.4.3 SWOT analysis 326
- 9.1.4.5 Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs) 326
- 9.1.4.5.1 Applications 327
- 9.1.4.5.2 Key players 327
- 9.1.4.5.3 SWOT analysis 328
- 9.1.4.6 Tunneling Magneto Resistance Sensors (TMRs) 329
- 9.1.4.6.1 Applications 329
- 9.1.4.6.2 Key players 330
- 9.1.4.6.3 SWOT analysis 330
- 9.1.4.7 Nitrogen Vacancy Centers (N-V Centers) 331
- 9.1.4.7.1 Applications 331
- 9.1.4.7.2 Key players 332
- 9.1.4.7.3 SWOT analysis 333
- 9.1.5 Quantum Gravimeters 334
- 9.1.5.1 Technology description 334
- 9.1.5.2 Applications 335
- 9.1.5.3 Key players 337
- 9.1.5.4 SWOT analysis 338
- 9.1.6 Quantum Gyroscopes 339
- 9.1.6.1 Technology description 339
- 9.1.6.1.1 Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) 340
- 9.1.6.1.2 Atomic quantum gyroscopes 340
- 9.1.6.2 Applications 341
- 9.1.6.3 Key players 342
- 9.1.6.4 SWOT analysis 343
- 9.1.6.1 Technology description 339
- 9.1.7 Quantum Image Sensors 344
- 9.1.7.1 Technology description 344
- 9.1.7.2 Applications 345
- 9.1.7.3 SWOT analysis 345
- 9.1.7.4 Key players 346
- 9.1.8 Quantum Radar 350
- 9.1.8.1 Technology description 350
- 9.1.8.2 Applications 352
- 9.1.9 Single Photon Detectors 353
- 9.1.9.1 Technology Overview 353
- 9.1.9.2 Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) 353
- 9.1.9.3 Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) 353
- 9.1.10 Quantum Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and GPS-Denied Navigation. 355
- 9.1.10.1 Why quantum PNT has become the leading sensing market 355
- 9.1.10.2 Technology approaches 355
- 9.1.10.3 Trials and procurement programmes 356
- 9.1.10.4 Companies 357
- 9.1.10.5 Market forecast 358
- 9.1.11 Quantum Sensor Components 358
- 9.1.12 Quantum Chemical Sensors 360
- 9.1.12.1 Technology overview 360
- 9.1.12.2 Commercial activities 360
- 9.1.13 Quantum Radio Frequency Field Sensors 360
- 9.1.13.1 Overview 360
- 9.1.13.2 Rydberg Atom Based Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers 365
- 9.1.13.2.1 Principles 365
- 9.1.13.2.2 Commercialization 366
- 9.1.13.3 Nitrogen-Vacancy Centre Diamond Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers 367
- 9.1.13.3.1 Principles 367
- 9.1.13.3.2 Applications 367
- 9.1.13.4 Market 370
- 9.1.14 Quantum NEM and MEMs 375
- 9.1.14.1 Technology description 375
- 9.2 Market and technology challenges 375
- 9.2.1 Quantum Biomedical Sensing and Imaging 376
- 9.2.1.1 Overview 376
- 9.2.1.2 Optically pumped magnetometers for MEG and MCG 376
- 9.2.1.3 Diamond sensors and hyperpolarised MRI 377
- 9.2.1.4 Quantum imaging and quantum-enhanced image reconstruction 377
- 9.2.1.5 Companies 377
- 9.2.1.6 Market forecast 378
- 9.2.1 Quantum Biomedical Sensing and Imaging 376
- 9.3 Market forecasts 378
- 9.3.1 By Sensor Type 378
- 9.3.2 By Volume 380
- 9.3.3 By Sensor Price 381
- 9.3.4 By End-Use Industry 383
- 9.4 Technology roadmap 384
10 QUANTUM BATTERIES 387
- 10.1 Technology description 387
- 10.2 Types 388
- 10.3 Applications 388
- 10.4 SWOT analysis 389
- 10.5 Market challenges 390
- 10.6 Market players 390
- 10.7 Opportunity analysis 391
- 10.8 Technology roadmap 392
11 END-USE MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS 395
- 11.1 Overview 395
- 11.2 Pharmaceuticals and Drug Discovery 396
- 11.2.1. Market Overview 396
- 11.2.2 Drug Discovery Applications 397
- 11.3 Financial Services 398
- 11.3.1 Market Overview 398
- 11.3.2 Portfolio Optimisation 399
- 11.3.3 Risk Assessment 399
- 11.3.4 Algorithmic Trading 399
- 11.3.5 Fraud Detection 399
- 11.4 Aerospace, Defence and National Security 400
- 11.4.1 Market Overview 400
- 11.4.2 Navigation and Positioning 400
- 11.4.3 Secure Communications 401
- 11.4.4 Simulation and Optimisation 401
- 11.4.5 Defence and Government Programmes, 2025–2026 401
- 11.4.6 Sovereign Capability, Supply Chains and Export Controls 402
- 11.4.7 Defence Market Forecast by Pillar 403
- 11.5 Energy and Utilities 404
- 11.5.1 Market Overview 404
- 11.5.2 Grid Optimisation 404
- 11.5.3 Renewable Energy Integration 404
- 11.5.4 Carbon Capture Optimisation 404
- 11.6 Healthcare and Medical 405
- 11.6.1 Market Overview 405
- 11.6.2 Medical Imaging 405
- 11.6.3 Diagnostics 405
- 11.6.4 Personalized Medicine 406
- 11.7 Telecommunications 406
- 11.7.1 Market Overview 406
- 11.7.2 Network Optimisation 406
- 11.7.3 Quantum-Secure Networks 407
- 11.8 Government and Public Sector 407
- 11.8.1 Market Overview 407
12 MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES 408
- 12.1 Superconductors 409
- 12.1.1 Overview 409
- 12.1.2 Types and Properties 409
- 12.1.3 Critical Temperature and Material Selection 409
- 12.1.3.1 Critical Material Supply Chain Considerations 410
- 12.1.4 Superconducting Quantum Circuits 411
- 12.1.4.1 Introduction 411
- 12.1.4.2 Fabricating Superconducting Qubits 412
- 12.1.5 Defects and Sources of Noise 413
- 12.1.6 Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) — Materials and Fabrication 414
- 12.1.7 Opportunities 415
- 12.2 Photonics, Silicon Photonics and Optical Components 416
- 12.2.1 Overview 416
- 12.2.2 Types and Properties 416
- 12.2.3 Photonic Integrated Circuits for Quantum Technology 416
- 12.2.3.1 Overview 416
- 12.2.4 PICs for Quantum Sensing 418
- 12.2.5 Opportunities 419
- 12.3 Nanomaterials 420
- 12.3.1 Overview 420
- 12.3.2 Types and Properties 420
- 12.3.3 Opportunities 420
- 12.4 Artificial Diamond for Quantum Technology 421
- 12.4.1 Overview 421
- 12.4.2 Supply Chain and Materials for Diamond-Based Quantum Computers 422
- 12.4.3 Quantum Grade Diamond 423
- 12.4.4 Silicon-Vacancy in Diamond Quantum Memory 423
- 12.5 Quantum Foundries and Fabrication 423
- 12.5.1 From laboratory fabs to foundries 423
- 12.5.2 Pure-play and multi-modality quantum foundries 424
- 12.5.3 Materials suppliers as strategic partners 425
- 12.5.4 Implications for the supply chain 425
- 12.5.5 Quantum foundry services forecast 426
- 12.6 Cryogenic Infrastructure 426
- 12.6.1 The Role of Cryogenics in Quantum Computing 426
- 12.6.2 Operating Temperature Requirements by Modality 426
- 12.6.3 Dilution Refrigerators 427
- 12.6.3.1 Cryogen-Free vs. Wet Systems 427
- 12.6.3.1.1.1 Modular and Cube-Format Architectures 427
- 12.6.3.1 Cryogen-Free vs. Wet Systems 427
- 12.6.4 Pulse Tube and Cryocoolers 427
- 12.6.5 Alternative Cooling Technologies 428
- 12.6.6 Dilution Refrigerator Vendor Landscape 428
- 12.6.7 Partnership Models 429
- 12.6.8 Cryogenic System Lead Times and Capacity Constraints 429
- 12.6.9 Ten-Year Forecast — Installed Base of Dilution Refrigerators 429
- 12.7 Helium-3 Supply Chain 429
- 12.7.1 Why Helium-3 Matters for Quantum Computing 429
- 12.7.2 ³He Production from Tritium Decay 430
- 12.7.3 ³He Supply Sources and Annual Production Estimates 430
- 12.7.4 Demand-Supply Gap Modelling, 2026–2046 430
- 12.7.5 Lunar Regolith Harvesting (Interlune) 431
- 12.7.6 Helium-4 Industrial Supply Risk 431
- 12.7.7 Strategic Stockpiling and Mitigation 431
- 12.7.8 Isotopes and Specialty Inputs 432
- 12.7.8.1 Why isotopes matter 432
- 12.7.8.2 Silicon-28: the critical bottleneck for spin qubits 433
- 12.7.8.3 Carbon-12 and quantum-grade diamond 433
- 12.7.8.4 Ion and atom isotopes 433
- 12.7.8.5 Geopolitical exposure and mitigation 433
- 12.8 Cryogenic Control Electronics and Cryo-CMOS 434
- 12.8.1 The Wiring Crisis — Why Room-Temperature Control Cannot Scale 434
- 12.8.2 Architectural Approaches 434
- 12.8.3 NVQLink and the Quantum-Classical Data Centre Convergence 435
- 12.8.4 Cryo-CMOS Devices and Process Technology 435
- 12.8.5 Vendor Landscape 435
- 12.8.6 Cryogenic Amplifiers — TWPAs, HEMT and Parametric 436
- 12.8.7 Heat Load Budgets and Power Dissipation Constraints 437
- 12.8.8 Ten-Year Forecast — Cryo-CMOS Market and Penetration 437
- 12.9 Room-Temperature Control and Readout Electronics 437
- 12.9.1 The control stack 437
- 12.9.2 Vendor landscape 438
- 12.9.3 Market dynamics 439
- 12.9.4 Forecast 439
- 12.10 Lasers and Photonic Components by Modality 440
- 12.10.1 The Laser Bill of Materials in a Quantum System 440
- 12.10.2 Wavelengths Required by Atomic and Solid-State Modalities 440
- 12.10.3 Laser Technology Platforms 441
- 12.10.4 Linewidth, Stability and Phase Noise Requirements 441
- 12.10.5 Photonic Component Suppliers 442
- 12.10.6 Laser Vendor Capability Matrix 442
- 12.11 Single-Photon Sources and Detectors 443
- 12.11.1 A cross-cutting enabling technology 443
- 12.11.2 Single-photon detectors 443
- 12.11.3 Single-photon sources 444
- 12.11.4 Supply chain constraints 445
- 12.12 Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Systems 445
- 12.12.1 Vacuum Pressure Requirements by Modality 445
- 12.12.2 UHV Chamber Design and Materials 446
- 12.12.3 Vacuum Pumps and Hardware 446
- 12.12.4 Vacuum Feedthroughs and Hermetic Seals 447
- 12.12.5 Vapour Cell Technology and Atomic Sources 448
- 12.12.6 UHV Vendor Capability Matrix 448
- 12.13 Microwave and Optical Interconnects 449
- 12.13.1 Cryogenic Microwave Cabling 449
- 12.13.2 High-Density Cryogenic Connectors 450
- 12.13.3 Cryogenic Attenuators and Filters 450
- 12.13.4 Circulators, Isolators and Switches 450
- 12.13.5 Optical Interconnects for Photonic and Modular Quantum Systems 451
- 12.13.6 Microwave-to-Optical Transducers 451
- 12.13.7 Vendor Landscape 451
- 12.14 Supply Chain Bottleneck Assessment 452
- 12.14.1 Methodology — Severity, Probability and Time-to-Resolution Framework 452
- 12.14.2 Critical Bottlenecks 452
- 12.14.3 High-Severity Bottlenecks 452
- 12.14.4 Bottleneck Heat-Map by Modality 453
- 12.14.5 Mitigation Strategies 453
- 12.15 Materials Market Forecasts 454
- 12.15.1 Forecasting Methodology and Scenario Definitions 454
- 12.15.2 Superconducting Chips and Substrates 454
- 12.15.3 Photonic Integrated Circuits and Optical Components 454
- 12.15.4 Cryogenic Infrastructure 455
- 12.15.5 Helium-3 and Helium-4 Supply 455
- 12.15.6 Isotopic Inputs (excluding Helium) 456
- 12.15.7 Cryogenic Control Electronics and Cryo-CMOS 456
- 12.15.8 Lasers and Single-Photon Detectors 457
- 12.15.9 Ultra-High Vacuum Systems 457
- 12.15.10 Microwave and Optical Interconnects 458
- 12.15.11 Diamond and Quantum Materials 458
- 12.15.12 Nanomaterials for Quantum Applications 458
- 12.16 REGIONAL MARKETS AND NATIONAL PROGRAMMES 460
- 12.16.1 North America 460
- 12.16.1.1 United States 460
- 12.16.1.2 Canada 460
- 12.16.1.3 Europe 461
- 12.16.1.3.1 European Union Initiatives 461
- 12.16.1.3.2 United Kingdom 461
- 12.16.1.3.3 Germany 462
- 12.16.1.3.4 France 462
- 12.16.1.3.5 Netherlands 462
- 12.16.2 Asia-Pacific 463
- 12.16.2.1 China 463
- 12.16.2.2 Japan 463
- 12.16.2.3 South Korea 463
- 12.16.2.4 Australia 464
- 12.16.2.5 Singapore 464
- 12.16.3 Rest of World 464
- 12.16.4 Government Initiatives Comparison 465
- 12.16.1 North America 460
13 GLOBAL QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES MARKET ANALYSIS 467
- 13.1 Market map 467
- 13.2 Key industry players 468
- 13.2.1 Start-ups 469
- 13.2.2 Tech Giants 469
- 13.2.3 National Initiatives 470
- 13.3 Global market revenues 2018-2046 470
- 13.3.1 Quantum Computing 470
- 13.3.2 Quantum Sensors 471
- 13.3.3 QKD Systems 471
- 13.3.4 Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) 472
- 13.3.5 Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) 473
- 13.3.6 Quantum Machine Learning 473
- 13.3.7 Quantum Simulation 474
- 13.3.8 Quantum Batteries 474
- 13.3.9 Total Quantum Technology Market — Consolidated Forecast 475
- 13.3.10 Quantum Hardware Supply Chain Market 476
- 13.3.10.1 Geographic Distribution of Supply Chain Revenue 477
- 13.3.11 Total Quantum Technology Market Including Supply Chain 478
- 13.4 Quantum Workforce and Talent Market 478
- 13.4.1 Why Workforce Matters 478
- 13.4.2 The Quantum Talent Pyramid 478
- 13.4.3 University Programs and Degrees 479
- 13.4.4 Industry Training Programs 479
- 13.4.5 Government Workforce Initiatives 480
- 13.4.6 Compensation Benchmarks 480
- 13.4.7 Workforce Market Forecast 481
14 COMPANY PROFILES 482 (354 company profiles)
15 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 725
16 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 726
17 REFERENCES 729
List of Tables
- Table 1. 2025–2026 Quantum Technology Investment 42
- Table 2. First and second quantum revolutions. 46
- Table 3. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessment by quantum platform 48
- Table 4. Quantum Technology Total Investments 2012–2026 (millions USD) 50
- Table 5. Major Quantum Technologies Investments 2024–2026 51
- Table 6. Quantum Technology Investments 2012–2026 by Technology Subsector (millions USD) 55
- Table 7. Quantum Technology Funding 2022–2026 by Company (USD) 56
- Table 8. Quantum Technology Investment by Application 2012–2026 (millions USD) 57
- Table 9. Quantum Technology Investments 2012–2026 by Region (millions USD) 58
- Table 10. Key Quantum Investment Trends 2025–2026 61
- Table 11. Global Government Quantum Commitments (2022–2026) 69
- Table 12. Challenges for quantum technologies adoption. 73
- Table 13. Top Ten Most Severe Supply Chain Bottlenecks, 2026 74
- Table 14. Quantum Technologyvalue chain 78
- Table 15. Total Quantum Technology Market Forecast 2026–2046 (billions USD) 79
- Table 16. Quantum Technology Market by Segment — Revenue, Share, and Growth Rate, 2026–2046 (billions USD, %) 80
- Table 17. Quantum Technology Market by End-Use Industry 2026–2046 (billions USD) 81
- Table 18. Quantum Technology Market by Region 2026–2046 (billions USD) 81
- Table 19. First and second quantum revolutions 83
- Table 20. Comparison — Classical vs. Quantum Technologies 86
- Table 21. Applications for quantum computing 91
- Table 22. Comparison of classical versus quantum computing. 93
- Table 23. Key quantum mechanical phenomena utilized in quantum computing. 94
- Table 24. Types of quantum computers. 94
- Table 25. Qubit performance benchmarking by platform 99
- Table 26. Coherence times for different qubit implementations 100
- Table 27. Quantum computer benchmarking metrics 100
- Table 28. Logical qubit progress 101
- Table 29. Comparative analysis of quantum computing with classical computing, quantum-inspired computing, and neuromorphic computing. 102
- Table 30. Different computing paradigms beyond conventional CMOS. 102
- Table 31. Applications of quantum algorithms. 104
- Table 32. QML approaches. 105
- Table 33. Modular vs. single core architectures 108
- Table 34. Heterogeneous architectural approaches by provider 108
- Table 35. Coherence times for different qubit implementations. 110
- Table 36. Superconducting Qubit Vendor Material Choices, 2026 114
- Table 37. Superconducting qubit market players. 115
- Table 38. Leading superconducting systems and roadmaps 118
- Table 39. Superconducting quantum manufacturing capacity, 2026 119
- Table 40. Funding and M&A, superconducting segment 2024–2026 119
- Table 41. Initialization, manipulation and readout for trapped ion quantum computers. 121
- Table 42. Trapped Ion Species Comparison, 2026 122
- Table 43. Trapped Ion Vendor Architecture Comparison, 2026 123
- Table 44. Leading trapped-ion systems and roadmaps 123
- Table 45. Consolidation tracker: trapped-ion and IonQ platform M&A 124
- Table 46. SWOT: trapped-ion quantum computing 125
- Table 47. Ion trap market players. 127
- Table 48. Initialization, manipulation, and readout methods for silicon-spin qubits. 132
- Table 49. Leading silicon spin developers 134
- Table 50. Silicon spin qubit technical benchmarks, 2026 135
- Table 51. Funding, silicon spin segment 2024–2026 135
- Table 52. Initialization, manipulation and readout of topological qubits. 136
- Table 53. Topological qubits market players. 137
- Table 54. Pros and cons of photon qubits. 139
- Table 55. Photonic Quantum Computing Architectural Classes, 2026 140
- Table 56. Photonic Qubit Initialization, Manipulation and Readout 141
- Table 57. Photonic Quantum Computing Race to Fault Tolerance — Tier Analysis 142
- Table 58. Photonic qubit market players. 143
- Table 59. Initialization, manipulation and readout for neutral-atom quantum computers. 148
- Table 60. Pros and cons of cold atoms quantum computers and simulators 148
- Table 61. Neural atom qubit market players. 149
- Table 62. Initialization, manipulation and readout of Diamond-Defect Spin-Based Computing. 151
- Table 63. Key materials for developing diamond-defect spin-based quantum computers. 152
- Table 64. Diamond-defect qubits market players. 154
- Table 65. Pros and cons of quantum annealers. 156
- Table 66. Quantum annealers market players. 157
- Table 67. Quantum computing infrastructure requirements 159
- Table 68. Major Commercial Quantum Cloud Platforms, 2026 163
- Table 69. Quantum Cloud Platform Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 164
- Table 70. Quantum Middleware and Hybrid Orchestration Companies, 2026 165
- Table 71. Quantum computing software market players. 165
- Table 72. Market challenges in quantum computing. 168
- Table 73. Business models in quantum computing 171
- Table 74. Quantum Error Correcting Code Family Comparison 172
- Table 75. Logical Qubit Leaderboard: Key Demonstrations 2023–2026 173
- Table 76. Fault-Tolerance Roadmaps by Vendor, 2026–2033 174
- Table 77. Magic State Distillation Resource Estimates 175
- Table 78. QEC Cycle Time and Decoder Latency Budget by Platform 176
- Table 79. Caption: Real-Time QEC Decoder Suppliers, 2026 176
- Table 80. Resource Estimates for Reference Fault-Tolerant Algorithms (Current Best Estimates) 177
- Table 81. QEC-Related Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 178
- Table 82. QEC-Related Spending by Hardware Platform, 2026 and 2036 (millions USD) 178
- Table 83. Quantum computing value chain. 179
- Table 84. Markets and applications for quantum computing. 180
- Table 85. Market players in quantum technologies for pharmaceuticals. 182
- Table 86. Market players in quantum computing for chemicals. 184
- Table 87. Automotive applications of quantum computing, 184
- Table 88. Market players in quantum computing for transportation. 186
- Table 89. Market players in quantum computing for financial services 187
- Table 90. Market opportunities in quantum computing. 188
- Table 91. Major Quantum-Inspired Computing Vendors, 2026 194
- Table 92. Quantum vs Quantum-Inspired Comparison 195
- Table 93. Quantum-Inspired Computing Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 196
- Table 94. Quantum Computing Revenue by Modality, 2026–2046 (billions USD) 196
- Table 95. Modality share of hardware-attributable revenue (excluding modality-agnostic) 197
- Table 96. Quantum–Classical Integration Architectures 199
- Table 97. Selected On-Premises Quantum Computer Installations at HPC and Data Centres, 2024–2026 200
- Table 98. Data-Centre Readiness by Quantum Computing Modality, 2026 201
- Table 99. Hybrid Quantum–HPC Software Stack, 2026 202
- Table 100. Photonic Quantum Computing Deployment Models 203
- Table 101. Quantum Computing Revenue from HPC and Data-Centre Deployments, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 203
- Table 102. Applications in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI). 204
- Table 103. Market challenges in quantum chemistry and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 206
- Table 104. Market players in quantum chemistry and AI. 206
- Table 105. Market opportunities in quantum chemistry and AI. 207
- Table 106. Classical vs. quantum computing paradigms for machine learning 211
- Table 107. QML phases and evolution 214
- Table 108. QML approaches 215
- Table 109. Advantages of quantum machine learning 217
- Table 110. Challenges and limitations of QML 218
- Table 111. QML applications by industry 220
- Table 112. QML market players 221
- Table 113. QML market forecasts 2026–2036 (millions USD) 222
- Table 114. Comparison of analog and digital quantum simulation approaches 224
- Table 115. Quantum simulation platforms comparison 225
- Table 116. Applications of quantum simulation by industry 227
- Table 117. Applications in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence 231
- Table 118. Market challenges in quantum chemistry simulation 231
- Table 119. Quantum simulation market players 232
- Table 120. Quantum simulation market forecasts 2026–2036 (millions USD) 233
- Table 121. Main types of quantum communications. 235
- Table 122. Applications in quantum communications. 236
- Table 123. QRNG entropy sources comparison 238
- Table 124. QRNG standards development 240
- Table 125. QRNG applications. 241
- Table 126. Key Players Developing QRNG Products. 248
- Table 127. Optical QRNG by company. 249
- Table 128. QRNG market forecasts 2026–2036 by application segment (millions USD) 251
- Table 129. QKD protocols comparison 257
- Table 130. Markets for QKD systems by end-use industry and delivery method 2026–2036 (millions USD) 263
- Table 131. Market players in post-quantum cryptography. 267
- Table 132. PQC market forecasts by cryptographic approach 2026–2036 (millions USD) 270
- Table 133. Quantum-Safe Migration Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 273
- Table 134. Reference Q-Day Estimates by Source, 2026 273
- Table 135. PQC and QKD Compared 274
- Table 136. Total Quantum-Safe Security Market, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 275
- Table 137. Major Satellite Quantum Communication Missions and Programmes, 2016–2030 293
- Table 138. Satellite QKD System Components 294
- Table 139. Engineering and commercial challenges 295
- Table 140. Satellite and Free-Space QKD Market by Segment, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 295
- Table 141. Quantum Memory Technology Comparison, 2026 296
- Table 142. Quantum Repeater Generations and Timeline 297
- Table 143. Quantum Memory, Repeater and Networking Hardware Companies, 2026 297
- Table 144. Quantum Internet Applications and Timeline 298
- Table 145. Quantum Networking Hardware Market (Memories, Repeaters, Entanglement Sources, Transducers and Switches), 2026–2036 (millions USD) 299
- Table 146. Global market for quantum communications by technology type 2026–2036 (millions USD) 299
- Table 147. Market challenges in quantum communications. 300
- Table 148. Market players in quantum communications. 300
- Table 149. Market opportunities in quantum communications. 303
- Table 150. Quantum Communications Milestones, 2026–2040 306
- Table 151. Comparison between classical and quantum sensors. 307
- Table 152. Applications in quantum sensors. 308
- Table 153. Technology approaches for enabling quantum sensing 309
- Table 154. Value proposition for quantum sensors. 310
- Table 155. Key challenges and limitations of quartz crystal clocks vs. atomic clocks. 312
- Table 156. New modalities being researched to improve the fractional uncertainty of atomic clocks. 314
- Table 157. Global market for bench/rack-scale atomic clocks 2026–2036 (millions USD) 316
- Table 158. Global market for chip-scale atomic clocks 2026–2036 (millions USD) 317
- Table 159. Global market for atomic clocks 2026–2036 (billions USD) 317
- Table 160. Atomic Clock Demand Drivers by End Market, 2026 318
- Table 161. Atomic Clock Market by End Market, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 318
- Table 162. Companies developing high-precision quantum time measurement 319
- Table 163. Key players in atomic clocks. 320
- Table 164. Comparative analysis of key performance parameters and metrics of magnetic field sensors. 321
- Table 165. Types of magnetic field sensors. 322
- Table 166. Market opportunity for different types of quantum magnetic field sensors. 323
- Table 167. Applications of SQUIDs. 323
- Table 168. Market opportunities for SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices). 325
- Table 169. Key players in SQUIDs. 325
- Table 170. Applications of optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs). 327
- Table 171. Key players in Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs). 327
- Table 172. Applications for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 329
- Table 173. Market players in TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 330
- Table 174. Applications of N-V center magnetic field centers 332
- Table 175. Key players in N-V center magnetic field sensors. 332
- Table 176. Applications of quantum gravimeters 335
- Table 177. Comparative table between quantum gravity sensing and some other technologies commonly used for underground mapping. 335
- Table 178. Key players in quantum gravimeters. 337
- Table 179. Comparison of quantum gyroscopes with MEMs gyroscopes and optical gyroscopes. 339
- Table 180. Markets and applications for quantum gyroscopes. 341
- Table 181. Key players in quantum gyroscopes. 342
- Table 182. Types of quantum image sensors and their key features/. 344
- Table 183. Applications of quantum image sensors. 345
- Table 184. Key players in quantum image sensors. 346
- Table 185. Comparison of quantum radar versus conventional radar and lidar technologies. 351
- Table 186. Applications of quantum radar. 352
- Table 187. Single-photon detector technology comparison 354
- Table 188. SNSPD market players 354
- Table 189. Quantum PNT Technology Approaches, 2026 355
- Table 190. Quantum PNT Trials and Government Programmes, 2024–2026 356
- Table 191. Quantum PNT Companies, 2026 357
- Table 192. Quantum PNT Market by Segment, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 358
- Table 193. Quantum sensor component categories and functions 358
- Table 194. Challenges for quantum sensor components 359
- Table 195. Value Proposition of Quantum RF Sensors 361
- Table 196. Types of Quantum RF Sensors 363
- Table 197. Markets for Quantum RF Sensors 370
- Table 198. Technology Transition Milestones. 374
- Table 199. Market and technology challenges in quantum sensing. 375
- Table 200. Quantum Magnetometry for Biomedical Applications 376
- Table 201. Quantum Biomedical Sensing and Imaging Companies, 2026 377
- Table 202. Quantum Sensors in Healthcare by Technology, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 378
- Table 203. Global market for quantum sensors by sensor type 2024–2036 (Millions USD) 379
- Table 204. Extended forecast to 2046 (Millions USD) 379
- Table 205. Global market for quantum sensors by volume 2018–2046 (Units) 380
- Table 206. Global market for quantum sensors by sensor price 2025–2046 (Units) 381
- Table 207. Extended price segmentation to 2046 (Units — selected years) 382
- Table 208. Global market for quantum sensors by end-use industry 2018–2036 (Millions USD) 383
- Table 209. Extended forecast to 2046 (Millions USD) 383
- Table 210. Comparison between quantum batteries and other conventional battery types. 387
- Table 211. Types of quantum batteries. 388
- Table 212. Applications of quantum batteries. 388
- Table 213. Market challenges in quantum batteries. 390
- Table 214. Market players in quantum batteries. 390
- Table 215. Market opportunities in quantum batteries. 391
- Table 216. Total addressable market (TAM) for quantum technologies by sector 395
- Table 217. End-user industry investment in quantum readiness 396
- Table 218. Market players in quantum technologies for pharmaceuticals 398
- Table 219. Market players in quantum computing for financial services 400
- Table 220. Major Defence and National-Security Quantum Programmes, 2025–2026 402
- Table 221. Defence Implications by Quantum Technology Pillar 403
- Table 222. Quantum Technology Revenue from Defence and Security by Pillar, 2026–2036 (billions USD) 403
- Table 223. Materials in Quantum Technology. 408
- Table 224. Superconductors in quantum technology. 409
- Table 225. Critical temperature of superconducting materials for quantum technology 410
- Table 226. Transmon superconducting qubit structure and materials 411
- Table 227. Summary of manufacturing processes for superconducting quantum chips 412
- Table 228. Defects and sources of noise for superconducting quantum circuits 413
- Table 229. Fabrication methods for SNSPDs 414
- Table 230. Photonics, silicon photonics and optics in quantum technology. 416
- Table 231. Quantum PIC material platforms benchmarked 417
- Table 232. PIC materials used by quantum technology companies 418
- Table 233. Nanomaterials in quantum technology. 420
- Table 234. Material advantages and disadvantages of diamond for quantum applications 421
- Table 235. Synthetic diamond value chain for quantum technology 422
- Table 236. Quantum Foundry and Fabrication Landscape, 2026 424
- Table 237. Implications of Foundry-Scale Manufacturing for the Quantum Supply Chain 425
- Table 238. Quantum Foundry and Fabrication Services Revenue, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 426
- Table 239. Cryogenic Operating Temperature Requirements by Quantum Computing Modality 426
- Table 240. Dilution Refrigerator Pricing Bands by Configuration, 2026 427
- Table 241. Dilution Refrigerator Vendor Comparison, 2026 428
- Table 242. Dilution Refrigerator Lead Times, 2022 vs. 2026 429
- Table 243. Installed Base Forecast — Dilution Refrigerators by Region 2026–2036 (units, cumulative) 429
- Table 244. Helium-3 Annual Production by Source, 2026 430
- Table 245. Helium-3 Demand Forecast for Quantum Computing, 2026–2046 431
- Table 246. Helium-3 Supply-Demand Balance Forecast, 2026–2046 (litres STP per year) 431
- Table 247. Isotopic Inputs by Quantum Modality 432
- Table 248. Isotope Supply Risk Assessment, 2026 433
- Table 249. Wiring Density Requirements vs. Cryogenic Cooling Budget 434
- Table 250. NVQLink Ecosystem Participation, 2026 435
- Table 251. Cryo-CMOS and Cryogenic Control Vendor Capabilities, 2026 435
- Table 252. Cryogenic Amplifier Performance Benchmarks 437
- Table 253. Cryo-CMOS Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 437
- Table 254. Quantum Control Stack Layers 438
- Table 255. Quantum Control and Readout Vendors, 2026 438
- Table 256. Room-Temperature Control and Readout Electronics by Modality, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 439
- Table 257. Required Laser Wavelengths by Quantum Computing Modality 440
- Table 258. Laser Linewidth Requirements by Application 441
- Table 259. Laser Vendor Capability Matrix, 2026 442
- Table 260. Use of Single-Photon Sources and Detectors by Quantum Technology Pillar 443
- Table 261. Single-Photon Detector Suppliers, 2026 444
- Table 262. Single-Photon Source Technology Comparison, 2026 445
- Table 263. Caption: Single-Photon Component Supply Chain Constraints 445
- Table 264. Vacuum Pressure Requirements by Modality 445
- Table 265. Optical Viewport Specifications and Suppliers 446
- Table 266. UHV Pump Type Selection Matrix 447
- Table 267. Vapour Cell and Atomic Source Suppliers 448
- Table 268. UHV Vendor Capability Matrix, 2026 448
- Table 269. Cryogenic Cable Type Comparison 449
- Table 270. High-Density Cryogenic Connector Comparison 450
- Table 271. Cryogenic Attenuator Pricing and Specifications 450
- Table 272. Cryogenic Interconnect Vendor Comparison, 2026 451
- Table 273. Bottleneck Heat-Map by Quantum Computing Modality 453
- Table 274. Bottleneck Mitigation Pathways 453
- Table 275. Superconducting Chip and Substrate Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 454
- Table 276. PIC and Optical Component Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 454
- Table 277. Cryogenic Infrastructure Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 455
- Table 278. Helium-3 and Helium-4 Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD, quantum applications only) 455
- Table 279. Isotopic Inputs for Quantum Technologies (excluding Helium), 2026–2036 (millions USD) 456
- Table 280. Cryogenic Control Electronics Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 456
- Table 281. Lasers and Single-Photon Detectors Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 457
- Table 282. UHV Systems Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 457
- Table 283. Cryogenic and Optical Interconnect Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 458
- Table 284. Diamond and Specialty Materials Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 458
- Table 285. Nanomaterials Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 459
- Table 286. Total Materials and Components Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 459
- Table 287. Global government quantum initiatives comparison 465
- Table 288. Global Market for Quantum Computing — Hardware, Software & Services 2025–2046 (billions USD) 470
- Table 289. Markets for Quantum Sensors by Type 2025–2046 (millions USD) 471
- Table 290. Markets for QKD Systems 2025–2046 (millions USD) 471
- Table 291. Global Market for Quantum Random Number Generators by Application 2025–2046 (millions USD) 472
- Table 292. Global Market for Post-Quantum Cryptography by Approach 2025–2046 (millions USD) 473
- Table 293. Global Market for Quantum Machine Learning by Segment 2025–2046 (millions USD) 473
- Table 294. Global Market for Quantum Simulation by Application 2025–2046 (millions USD) 474
- Table 295. Global Market for Quantum Batteries by Application 2025–2046 (millions USD) 475
- Table 296. Total Quantum Technology Market by Segment 2026–2046 (billions USD) 475
- Table 297. Quantum Technology Market by End-Use Industry 2026–2046 (billions USD) 475
- Table 298. Quantum Technology Market by Region 2026–2046 (billions USD) 476
- Table 299. Quantum Hardware Supply Chain Market by Category, 2026–2046 (millions USD) 476
- Table 300. Quantum Hardware Supply Chain Revenue by Region, 2026–2046 (millions USD) 477
- Table 301. Total Quantum Technology Market Including Supply Chain, 2026–2046 (billions USD) 478
- Table 302. Quantum Technology Compensation Benchmarks, 2026 (USD, total compensation including equity) 480
- Table 303. Quantum Workforce Market Forecast, 2026–2036 (millions USD) 481
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Quantum computing development timeline. 47
- Figure 2. Quantum Technology Market Map. 76
- Figure 3. Quantum computing architectures. 90
- Figure 4. An early design of an IBM 7-qubit chip based on superconducting technology. 91
- Figure 5. Various 2D to 3D chips integration techniques into chiplets. 93
- Figure 6. IBM Q System One quantum computer. 96
- Figure 7. Unconventional computing approaches. 103
- Figure 8. 53-qubit Sycamore processor. 106
- Figure 9. Interior of IBM quantum computing system. The quantum chip is located in the small dark square at center bottom. 109
- Figure 10. Superconducting quantum computer. 112
- Figure 11. Superconducting quantum computer schematic. 112
- Figure 12. Components and materials used in a superconducting qubit. 113
- Figure 13. SWOT analysis for superconducting quantum computers:. 116
- Figure 14. Ion-trap quantum computer. 120
- Figure 15. Various ways to trap ions. 121
- Figure 16. Universal Quantum’s shuttling ion architecture in their Penning traps. 126
- Figure 17. SWOT analysis for trapped-ion quantum computing. 129
- Figure 18. CMOS silicon spin qubit. 130
- Figure 19. Silicon quantum dot qubits. 131
- Figure 20. SWOT analysis for silicon spin quantum computers. 133
- Figure 21. SWOT analysis for topological qubits 138
- Figure 22 . SWOT analysis for photonic quantum computers. 145
- Figure 23. Neutral atoms (green dots) arranged in various configurations 147
- Figure 24. SWOT analysis for neutral-atom quantum computers. 150
- Figure 25. NV center components. 151
- Figure 26. SWOT analysis for diamond-defect quantum computers. 154
- Figure 27. D-Wave quantum annealer. 156
- Figure 28. SWOT analysis for quantum annealers. 157
- Figure 29. Quantum software development platforms. 160
- Figure 30. SWOT analysis for quantum computing. 170
- Figure 31. Technology roadmap for quantum computing 2025-2046. 192
- Figure 32. SWOT analysis for quantum chemistry and AI. 206
- Figure 33. Technology roadmap for quantum chemistry and AI 2025-2046. 210
- Figure 34. IDQ quantum number generators. 237
- Figure 35. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Random Number Generator Technology. 251
- Figure 36. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution Technology. 263
- Figure 37. SWOT Analysis: Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC). 270
- Figure 38. SWOT analysis for networks. 292
- Figure 39. Technology roadmap for quantum communications 2025-2046. 306
- Figure 40. Q.ANT quantum particle sensor. 311
- Figure 41. SWOT analysis for quantum sensors market. 312
- Figure 42. NIST's compact optical clock. 315
- Figure 43. SWOT analysis for atomic clocks. 320
- Figure 44.Principle of SQUID magnetometer. 324
- Figure 45. SWOT analysis for SQUIDS. 326
- Figure 46. SWOT analysis for OPMs 328
- Figure 47. Tunneling magnetoresistance mechanism and TMR ratio formats. 329
- Figure 48. SWOT analysis for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 331
- Figure 49. SWOT analysis for N-V Center Magnetic Field Sensors. 333
- Figure 50. Quantum Gravimeter. 334
- Figure 51. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gravimeters. 339
- Figure 52. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gyroscopes. 343
- Figure 53. SWOT analysis for Quantum image sensing. 346
- Figure 54. Principle of quantum radar. 351
- Figure 55. Illustration of a quantum radar prototype. 351
- Figure 56. Quantum RF Sensors Market Roadmap (2023-2046). 374
- Figure 57. Technology roadmap for quantum sensors 2025-2046. 386
- Figure 58. Schematic of the flow of energy (blue) from a source to a battery made up of multiple cells. (left) 387
- Figure 59. SWOT analysis for quantum batteries. 389
- Figure 60. Technology roadmap for quantum batteries 2025-2046. 394
- Figure 61. Market map for quantum technologies industry. 468
- Figure 62. Tech Giants quantum technologies activities. 469
- Figure 63. Archer-EPFL spin-resonance circuit. 493
- Figure 64. IBM Q System One quantum computer. 543
- Figure 65. ColdQuanta Quantum Core (left), Physics Station (middle) and the atoms control chip (right). 548
- Figure 66. Intel Tunnel Falls 12-qubit chip. 549
- Figure 67. IonQ's ion trap 550
- Figure 68. Maybell Big Fridge. 565
- Figure 69. PsiQuantum’s modularized quantum computing system networks. 608
- Figure 70. Quantum Brilliance device 648
- Figure 71. The Ez-Q Engine 2.0 superconducting quantum measurement and control system. 652
- Figure 72. Conceptual illustration (left) and physical mockup (right, at OIST) of Qubitcore’s distributed ion-trap quantum computer, visualizing quantum entanglement via optical fiber links between traps. 667
- Figure 73. SemiQ first chip prototype. 693
- Figure 74. SpinMagIC quantum sensor. 700
- Figure 75. Toshiba QKD Development Timeline. 709
- Figure 76. Toshiba Quantum Key Distribution technology. 710
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