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- Published: June 2025
- Pages: 466
- Tables: 110
- Figures: 80
- Companies profiled: 306
The first quarter of 2025 witnessed a remarkable surge in quantum technology investments, with over $1.25 billion raised—representing a 125% increase from Q1 2024. This funding acceleration demonstrates growing investor confidence in quantum commercialization, with capital consolidating around fewer but better-positioned companies. The market is expanding rapidly, driven by technological advancements in quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Major funding rounds include:
- QuEra Computing: $230 million Series B (largest Q1 2025 round)
- IonQ: $360 million equity offering plus $1.075 billion acquisition of Oxford Ionics
- Quantum Machines: $170 million Series C funding
- D-Wave Systems: $150 million equity offering
IonQ emerges as the sector leader, becoming the largest pure-play quantum computing company through its acquisition strategy. The company's $1.075 billion acquisition of Oxford Ionics, combined with its acquisition of Swiss quantum encryption provider ID Quantique, positions IonQ to capture multiple quantum market segments from computing hardware to quantum-safe security solutions. This consolidation trend reflects the market's evolution toward integrated quantum technology stacks, combining hardware, software, control systems, and cybersecurity solutions. Over 50% of known quantum computing companies now utilize platforms from leading hardware and control firms, indicating industry standardization and ecosystem maturation.
Several significant milestones in 2025 validate quantum technology's practical potential:
- Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip introduces topological quantum architecture for fault-tolerant systems
- D-Wave's quantum supremacy demonstration in materials simulation outperforms classical supercomputers
These achievements, combined with improving quantum workforce capabilities, create the foundation for accelerated commercial deployment. Government backing remains crucial, with $44.5 billion in cumulative public funding and $3.1 billion added in 2024. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre established a 2035 timeline for post-quantum cryptography migration, while China leads quantum patent filings with over 50% of global quantum patents between 2020-2024.
Major investments in Q2 2025 include:
- Quobly: €21 million ($23.7m)
- Multiverse Computing: €189 million ($215 million)
- Rigetti Computing: $350 million through an at-the-market stock offering
- Infleqtion Inc.: $100 million.
Investors increasingly recognizes quantum computing as "the next big thing" following artificial intelligence, with quantum technologies positioned to revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals and finance to logistics and cybersecurity. The convergence of breakthrough research achievements, massive investment inflows, corporate acquisition strategies, and government regulatory support indicates that 2025 marks the quantum technology sector's transition from experimental promise to commercial reality. The quantum technology industry stands at an inflection point where theoretical potential meets practical application, making it one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the emerging technology landscape.
The Global Quantum Technology Industry 2025 report delivers an authoritative analysis of the rapidly evolving quantum technology landscape, providing essential intelligence for investors, technology leaders, and strategic decision-makers navigating this transformative sector. This comprehensive 460-page market study examines the quantum revolution's progression from theoretical concepts to commercial reality, analyzing market opportunities by 2046 across quantum computing, communications, sensing, and emerging applications.
The report begins with a detailed examination of quantum technologies' surge in investment during 2025, highlighting the transition from the first quantum revolution (fundamental physics) to the second quantum revolution (practical applications). Key developments include breakthrough achievements in fault-tolerant quantum computing, widespread deployment of quantum key distribution networks, and the emergence of quantum sensors in commercial applications. Report contents include:
- Quantum Computing
- Eight quantum computing architectures: superconducting, trapped ion, silicon spin, topological, photonic, neutral atom, diamond-defect, and quantum annealing systems
- Comprehensive qubit technology assessment with coherence times, error rates, and scalability analysis
- Quantum software stack development including algorithms, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and cryptography applications
- Market size projections
- Industry applications across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, transportation, and financial services
- Quantum Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence:
- Integration of quantum computing with AI for molecular simulation and drug discovery
- Applications in materials science, battery technology, chemical engineering, and agriculture
- Market opportunities from $0.26 billion (2025) to $28.08 billion (2046)
- Technology roadmap covering small molecule simulations to ecosystem-level modeling
- Key players analysis
- Quantum Communications Infrastructure:
- Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for cryptographic applications and gaming systems
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems for ultra-secure government and enterprise communications
- Post-quantum cryptography standardization and enterprise migration strategies
- Quantum networks, teleportation, and quantum internet infrastructure development
- Quantum Sensing Technologies:
- Atomic clocks for precision timing, GPS-independent navigation, and telecommunications synchronization
- Quantum magnetometers for medical imaging (MEG), geological surveys, and submarine detection
- Gravitational sensors for earthquake prediction, underground resource mapping, and infrastructure monitoring
- Quantum gyroscopes for autonomous vehicle navigation, aerospace applications, and inertial measurement
- Quantum imaging sensors for medical diagnostics, astronomical observations, and security surveillance
- Quantum radar systems for stealth aircraft detection, weather monitoring, and space debris tracking
- Quantum Batteries and Energy Storage:
- Revolutionary energy storage paradigm leveraging quantum superposition and entanglement
- Applications across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, grid storage, and aerospace systems
- Technology development from theoretical validation to commercial viability
- Ultra-fast charging capabilities and extended energy density advantages
- Advanced Materials for Quantum Technologies:
- Superconductors enabling quantum computing hardware and sensor applications
- Photonic components and silicon photonics for quantum communication systems
- Nanomaterials supporting quantum dot development and device miniaturization
- Materials science innovations driving quantum technology breakthroughs
- Supply chain analysis and manufacturing considerations
- Global Market Analysis and Investment Intelligence:
- Regional investment analysis across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe
- Technology roadmaps extending through 2046 with milestone predictions and inflection points
- SWOT analyses for each quantum technology sector identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Market challenges assessment including technical barriers, cost considerations, and adoption timelines
- Investment landscape mapping covering venture capital, government funding, and corporate R&D spending
The quantum technology industry features an extensive ecosystem of over 300 companies including A* Quantum, AbaQus, Absolut System, Adaptive Finance Technologies, Aegiq, Agnostiq GmbH, Algorithmiq Oy, Airbus, Alea Quantum, Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT), Alice&Bob, Aliro Quantum, Anametric Inc., Anyon Systems Inc., Aqarios GmbH, Aquark Technologies, Archer Materials, Arclight Quantum, Arctic Instruments, Arqit Quantum Inc., ARQUE Systems GmbH, Artificial Brain, Artilux, Atlantic Quantum, Atom Computing, Atom Quantum Labs, Atomionics, Atos Quantum, Baidu Inc., BEIT, Bleximo, BlueQubit, Bohr Quantum Technology, Bosch Quantum Sensing, BosonQ Ps, C12 Quantum Electronics, Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC), CAS Cold Atom, Cerca Magnetics, CEW Systems Canada Inc., Chipiron, Chiral Nano AG, Classiq Technologies, ColibriTD, Covesion, Crypta Labs Ltd., CryptoNext Security, Crystal Quantum Computing, D-Wave Systems, Dirac, Diraq, Delft Circuits, Delta g, Duality Quantum Photonics, EeroQ, eleQtron, Element Six, Elyah, Entropica Labs, Ephos, Equal1.labs, EuQlid, Groove Quantum, EvolutionQ, Exail Quantum Sensors, EYL, First Quantum Inc., Fujitsu, Genesis Quantum Technology, GenMat, Good Chemistry, Google Quantum AI, 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, 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, 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, Montana Instruments, Mphasis, Multiverse Computing, Mycryofirm, Nanofiber Quantum Technologies and more.....
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 23
- 1.1 Quantum Technologies Market in 2025: Surge in Investment 23
- 1.2 First and second quantum revolutions 24
- 1.3 Current quantum technology market landscape 24
- 1.3.1 Key developments 25
- 1.4 Quantum Technologies Investment Landscape 26
- 1.4.1 Total market investments 2012-2025 26
- 1.4.2 By technology 36
- 1.4.3 By company 37
- 1.4.4 By region 37
- 1.4.4.1 The Quantum Market in North America 38
- 1.4.4.2 The Quantum Market in Asia 38
- 1.4.4.3 The Quantum Market in Europe 38
- 1.5 Global government initiatives and funding 39
- 1.6 Market developments 2020-2025 41
- 1.7 Challenges for quantum technologies adoption 50
2 QUANTUM COMPUTING 52
- 2.1 What is quantum computing? 52
- 2.1.1 Operating principle 53
- 2.1.2 Classical vs quantum computing 54
- 2.1.3 Quantum computing technology 56
- 2.1.3.1 Quantum emulators 58
- 2.1.3.2 Quantum inspired computing 59
- 2.1.3.3 Quantum annealing computers 59
- 2.1.3.4 Quantum simulators 59
- 2.1.3.5 Digital quantum computers 59
- 2.1.3.6 Continuous variables quantum computers 60
- 2.1.3.7 Measurement Based Quantum Computing (MBQC) 60
- 2.1.3.8 Topological quantum computing 60
- 2.1.3.9 Quantum Accelerator 60
- 2.1.4 Competition from other technologies 60
- 2.1.5 Quantum algorithms 63
- 2.1.5.1 Quantum Software Stack 63
- 2.1.5.2 Quantum Machine Learning 64
- 2.1.5.3 Quantum Simulation 65
- 2.1.5.4 Quantum Optimization 65
- 2.1.5.5 Quantum Cryptography 65
- 2.1.5.5.1 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) 66
- 2.1.5.5.2 Post-Quantum Cryptography 66
- 2.1.6 Hardware 67
- 2.1.6.1 Qubit Technologies 68
- 2.1.6.1.1 Superconducting Qubits 69
- 2.1.6.1.1.1 Technology description 69
- 2.1.6.1.1.2 Materials 71
- 2.1.6.1.1.3 Market players 72
- 2.1.6.1.1.4 Swot analysis 73
- 2.1.6.1.2 Trapped Ion Qubits 74
- 2.1.6.1.2.1 Technology description 74
- 2.1.6.1.2.2 Materials 76
- 2.1.6.1.2.2.1 Integrating optical components 76
- 2.1.6.1.2.2.2 Incorporating high-quality mirrors and optical cavities 77
- 2.1.6.1.2.2.3 Engineering the vacuum packaging and encapsulation 77
- 2.1.6.1.2.2.4 Removal of waste heat 77
- 2.1.6.1.2.3 Market players 78
- 2.1.6.1.2.4 Swot analysis 79
- 2.1.6.1.3 Silicon Spin Qubits 79
- 2.1.6.1.3.1 Technology description 79
- 2.1.6.1.3.2 Quantum dots 80
- 2.1.6.1.3.3 Market players 82
- 2.1.6.1.3.4 SWOT analysis 83
- 2.1.6.1.4 Topological Qubits 84
- 2.1.6.1.4.1 Technology description 84
- 2.1.6.1.4.1.1 Cryogenic cooling 85
- 2.1.6.1.4.2 Market players 85
- 2.1.6.1.4.3 SWOT analysis 86
- 2.1.6.1.4.1 Technology description 84
- 2.1.6.1.5 Photonic Qubits 86
- 2.1.6.1.5.1 Technology description 86
- 2.1.6.1.5.2 Market players 89
- 2.1.6.1.5.3 Swot analysis 90
- 2.1.6.1.6 Neutral atom (cold atom) qubits 91
- 2.1.6.1.6.1 Technology description 91
- 2.1.6.1.6.2 Market players 93
- 2.1.6.1.6.3 Swot analysis 94
- 2.1.6.1.7 Diamond-defect qubits 94
- 2.1.6.1.7.1 Technology description 94
- 2.1.6.1.7.2 SWOT analysis 97
- 2.1.6.1.7.3 Market players 98
- 2.1.6.1.8 Quantum annealers 98
- 2.1.6.1.8.1 Technology description 98
- 2.1.6.1.8.2 SWOT analysis 100
- 2.1.6.1.8.3 Market players 101
- 2.1.6.1.1 Superconducting Qubits 69
- 2.1.6.2 Architectural Approaches 101
- 2.1.6.1 Qubit Technologies 68
- 2.1.7 Software 102
- 2.1.7.1 Technology description 103
- 2.1.7.2 Cloud-based services- QCaaS (Quantum Computing as a Service). 103
- 2.1.7.3 Market players 104
- 2.2 Market challenges 107
- 2.3 SWOT analysis 108
- 2.4 Quantum computing value chain 109
- 2.5 Markets and applications for quantum computing 110
- 2.5.1 Pharmaceuticals 110
- 2.5.1.1 Market overview 110
- 2.5.1.1.1 Drug discovery 110
- 2.5.1.1.2 Diagnostics 111
- 2.5.1.1.3 Molecular simulations 111
- 2.5.1.1.4 Genomics 112
- 2.5.1.1.5 Proteins and RNA folding 112
- 2.5.1.2 Market players 112
- 2.5.1.1 Market overview 110
- 2.5.2 Chemicals 113
- 2.5.2.1 Market overview 113
- 2.5.2.2 Market players 114
- 2.5.3 Transportation 114
- 2.5.3.1 Market overview 114
- 2.5.3.2 Market players 116
- 2.5.4 Financial services 117
- 2.5.4.1 Market overview 117
- 2.5.4.2 Market players 117
- 2.5.1 Pharmaceuticals 110
- 2.6 Opportunity analysis 118
- 2.7 Technology roadmap 120
3 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 123
- 3.1 Technology description 123
- 3.2 Applications 123
- 3.3 SWOT analysis 124
- 3.4 Market challenges 125
- 3.5 Market players 125
- 3.6 Opportunity analysis 126
- 3.7 Technology roadmap 127
4 QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS 130
- 4.1 Technology description 130
- 4.2 Types 130
- 4.3 Applications 131
- 4.4 Quantum Random Numbers Generators (QRNG) 131
- 4.4.1 Overview 131
- 4.4.2 Applications 133
- 4.4.2.1 Encryption for Data Centers 133
- 4.4.2.2 Consumer Electronics 134
- 4.4.2.3 Automotive/Connected Vehicle 135
- 4.4.2.4 Gambling and Gaming 136
- 4.4.2.5 Monte Carlo Simulations 136
- 4.4.3 Advantages 137
- 4.4.4 Principle of Operation of Optical QRNG Technology 139
- 4.4.5 Non-optical approaches to QRNG technology 140
- 4.4.6 SWOT Analysis 141
- 4.5 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) 142
- 4.5.1 Overview 142
- 4.5.2 Asymmetric and Symmetric Keys 142
- 4.5.3 Principle behind QKD 144
- 4.5.4 Why is QKD More Secure Than Other Key Exchange Mechanisms? 145
- 4.5.5 Discrete Variable vs. Continuous Variable QKD Protocols 146
- 4.5.6 Key Players 147
- 4.5.7 Challenges 148
- 4.5.8 SWOT Analysis 150
- 4.6 Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) 150
- 4.6.1 Overview 150
- 4.6.2 Security systems integration 151
- 4.6.3 PQC standardization 151
- 4.6.4 Transitioning cryptographic systems to PQC 151
- 4.6.5 Market players 153
- 4.6.6 SWOT Analysis 155
- 4.7 Quantum homomorphic cryptography 155
- 4.8 Quantum Teleportation 156
- 4.9 Quantum Networks 156
- 4.9.1 Overview 156
- 4.9.2 Advantages 157
- 4.9.3 Role of Trusted Nodes and Trusted Relays 157
- 4.9.4 Entanglement Swapping and Optical Switches 157
- 4.9.5 Multiplexing quantum signals with classical channels in the O-band 158
- 4.9.5.1 Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM) 159
- 4.9.6 Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution (TF-QKD) 159
- 4.9.7 Enabling global-scale quantum communication 160
- 4.9.8 Advanced optical fibers and interconnects 160
- 4.9.9 Photodetectors in quantum networks 161
- 4.9.9.1 Avalanche photodetectors (APDs) 161
- 4.9.9.2 Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) 162
- 4.9.9.3 Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) 162
- 4.9.10 Cryostats 163
- 4.9.10.1 Cryostat architectures 164
- 4.9.11 Infrastructure requirements 167
- 4.9.12 Global activity 168
- 4.9.12.1 China 169
- 4.9.12.2 Europe 169
- 4.9.12.3 The Netherlands 170
- 4.9.12.4 The United Kingdom 170
- 4.9.12.5 US 171
- 4.9.12.6 Japan 171
- 4.9.13 SWOT analysis 172
- 4.10 Quantum Memory 173
- 4.11 Quantum Internet 173
- 4.12 Market challenges 174
- 4.13 Market players 174
- 4.14 Opportunity analysis 177
- 4.15 Technology roadmap 178
5 QUANTUM SENSORS 181
- 5.1 Technology description 181
- 5.1.1 Quantum Sensing Principles 182
- 5.1.2 SWOT analysis 185
- 5.1.3 Atomic Clocks 186
- 5.1.3.1 High frequency oscillators 187
- 5.1.3.1.1 Emerging oscillators 187
- 5.1.3.2 Caesium atoms 187
- 5.1.3.3 Self-calibration 187
- 5.1.3.4 Optical atomic clocks 188
- 5.1.3.4.1 Chip-scale optical clocks 188
- 5.1.3.5 Companies 189
- 5.1.3.6 SWOT analysis 190
- 5.1.3.1 High frequency oscillators 187
- 5.1.4 Quantum Magnetic Field Sensors 191
- 5.1.4.1 Introduction 191
- 5.1.4.2 Motivation for use 192
- 5.1.4.3 Market opportunity 193
- 5.1.4.4 Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (Squids) 194
- 5.1.4.4.1 Applications 194
- 5.1.4.4.2 Key players 196
- 5.1.4.4.3 SWOT analysis 197
- 5.1.4.5 Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs) 197
- 5.1.4.5.1 Applications 198
- 5.1.4.5.2 Key players 198
- 5.1.4.5.3 SWOT analysis 199
- 5.1.4.6 Tunneling Magneto Resistance Sensors (TMRs) 200
- 5.1.4.6.1 Applications 200
- 5.1.4.6.2 Key players 201
- 5.1.4.6.3 SWOT analysis 201
- 5.1.4.7 Nitrogen Vacancy Centers (N-V Centers) 202
- 5.1.4.7.1 Applications 202
- 5.1.4.7.2 Key players 203
- 5.1.4.7.3 SWOT analysis 204
- 5.1.5 Quantum Gravimeters 204
- 5.1.5.1 Technology description 204
- 5.1.5.2 Applications 205
- 5.1.5.3 Key players 208
- 5.1.5.4 SWOT analysis 209
- 5.1.6 Quantum Gyroscopes 210
- 5.1.6.1 Technology description 210
- 5.1.6.1.1 Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) 211
- 5.1.6.1.2 Atomic quantum gyroscopes 211
- 5.1.6.2 Applications 212
- 5.1.6.3 Key players 213
- 5.1.6.4 SWOT analysis 213
- 5.1.6.1 Technology description 210
- 5.1.7 Quantum Image Sensors 214
- 5.1.7.1 Technology description 214
- 5.1.7.2 Applications 215
- 5.1.7.3 SWOT analysis 216
- 5.1.7.4 Key players 217
- 5.1.8 Quantum Radar 221
- 5.1.8.1 Technology description 221
- 5.1.8.2 Applications 222
- 5.1.9 Quantum Chemical Sensors 223
- 5.1.9.1 Technology overview 223
- 5.1.9.2 Commercial activities 223
- 5.1.10 Quantum Radio Frequency Field Sensors 224
- 5.1.10.1 Overview 224
- 5.1.10.2 Rydberg Atom Based Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers 228
- 5.1.10.2.1 Principles 228
- 5.1.10.2.2 Commercialization 229
- 5.1.10.3 Nitrogen-Vacancy Centre Diamond Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers 230
- 5.1.10.3.1 Principles 230
- 5.1.10.3.2 Applications 231
- 5.1.10.4 Market 233
- 5.1.11 Quantum NEM and MEMs 238
- 5.1.11.1 Technology description 238
- 5.2 Market and technology challenges 238
- 5.3 Opportunity analysis 239
- 5.4 Technology roadmap 241
6 QUANTUM BATTERIES 244
- 6.1 Technology description 244
- 6.2 Types 245
- 6.3 Applications 245
- 6.4 SWOT analysis 246
- 6.5 Market challenges 247
- 6.6 Market players 247
- 6.7 Opportunity analysis 248
- 6.8 Technology roadmap 249
7 MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES 252
- 7.1 Superconductors 253
- 7.1.1 Overview 253
- 7.1.2 Types and Properties 253
- 7.1.3 Opportunities 253
- 7.2 Photonics, Silicon Photonics and Optical Components 254
- 7.2.1 Overview 254
- 7.2.2 Types and Properties 254
- 7.2.3 Opportunities 255
- 7.3 Nanomaterials 256
- 7.3.1 Overview 256
- 7.3.2 Types and Properties 256
- 7.3.3 Opportunities 256
8 GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS 258
- 8.1 Market map 258
- 8.2 Key industry players 259
- 8.2.1 Start-ups 260
- 8.2.2 Tech Giants 260
- 8.2.3 National Initiatives 261
- 8.3 Global market revenues 2018-2046 261
- 8.3.1 Quantum computing 261
- 8.3.2 Quantum Sensors 262
- 8.3.3 QKD systems 263
9 COMPANY PROFILES 265 (306 company profiles)
10 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 456
11 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 457
12 REFERENCES 460
List of Tables
- Table 1. First and second quantum revolutions. 24
- Table 2. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), total. 26
- Table 3. Major Quantum Technologies Investments 2024-2025. 28
- Table 4. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), by technology. 36
- Table 5. Quantum Technology Funding 2022-2025, by company. 37
- Table 6. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), by region. 37
- Table 7. Global government initiatives in quantum technologies. 40
- Table 8. Quantum technologies market developments 2020-2025. 41
- Table 9. Challenges for quantum technologies adoption. 50
- Table 10. Applications for quantum computing 54
- Table 11. Comparison of classical versus quantum computing. 55
- Table 12. Key quantum mechanical phenomena utilized in quantum computing. 56
- Table 13. Types of quantum computers. 56
- Table 14. Comparative analysis of quantum computing with classical computing, quantum-inspired computing, and neuromorphic computing. 61
- Table 15. Different computing paradigms beyond conventional CMOS. 62
- Table 16. Applications of quantum algorithms. 63
- Table 17. QML approaches. 64
- Table 18. Coherence times for different qubit implementations. 69
- Table 19. Superconducting qubit market players. 72
- Table 20. Initialization, manipulation and readout for trapped ion quantum computers. 75
- Table 21. Ion trap market players. 78
- Table 22. Initialization, manipulation, and readout methods for silicon-spin qubits. 82
- Table 23. Silicon spin qubits market players. 82
- Table 24. Initialization, manipulation and readout of topological qubits. 85
- Table 25. Topological qubits market players. 85
- Table 26. Pros and cons of photon qubits. 87
- Table 27. Comparison of photon polarization and squeezed states. 87
- Table 28. Initialization, manipulation and readout of photonic platform quantum computers. 88
- Table 29. Photonic qubit market players. 89
- Table 30. Initialization, manipulation and readout for neutral-atom quantum computers. 92
- Table 31. Pros and cons of cold atoms quantum computers and simulators 93
- Table 32. Neural atom qubit market players. 93
- Table 33. Initialization, manipulation and readout of Diamond-Defect Spin-Based Computing. 95
- Table 34. Key materials for developing diamond-defect spin-based quantum computers. 96
- Table 35. Diamond-defect qubits market players. 98
- Table 36. Pros and cons of quantum annealers. 99
- Table 37. Quantum annealers market players. 101
- Table 38. Quantum computing software market players. 104
- Table 39. Market challenges in quantum computing. 107
- Table 40. Quantum computing value chain. 109
- Table 41. Markets and applications for quantum computing. 110
- Table 42. Market players in quantum technologies for pharmaceuticals. 112
- Table 43. Market players in quantum computing for chemicals. 114
- Table 44. Automotive applications of quantum computing, 114
- Table 45. Market players in quantum computing for transportation. 116
- Table 46. Market players in quantum computing for financial services 117
- Table 47. Market opportunities in quantum computing. 118
- Table 48. Applications in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI). 123
- Table 49. Market challenges in quantum chemistry and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 125
- Table 50. Market players in quantum chemistry and AI. 125
- Table 51. Market opportunities in quantum chemistry and AI. 126
- Table 52. Main types of quantum communications. 130
- Table 53. Applications in quantum communications. 131
- Table 54. QRNG applications. 133
- Table 55. Key Players Developing QRNG Products. 138
- Table 56. Optical QRNG by company. 140
- Table 57. Market players in post-quantum cryptography. 153
- Table 58. Market challenges in quantum communications. 174
- Table 59. Market players in quantum communications. 174
- Table 60. Market opportunities in quantum communications. 177
- Table 61. Comparison between classical and quantum sensors. 181
- Table 62. Applications in quantum sensors. 182
- Table 63. Technology approaches for enabling quantum sensing 183
- Table 64. Value proposition for quantum sensors. 184
- Table 65. Key challenges and limitations of quartz crystal clocks vs. atomic clocks. 186
- Table 66. New modalities being researched to improve the fractional uncertainty of atomic clocks. 188
- Table 67. Companies developing high-precision quantum time measurement 189
- Table 68. Key players in atomic clocks. 191
- Table 69. Comparative analysis of key performance parameters and metrics of magnetic field sensors. 192
- Table 70. Types of magnetic field sensors. 193
- Table 71. Market opportunity for different types of quantum magnetic field sensors. 194
- Table 72. Applications of SQUIDs. 194
- Table 73. Market opportunities for SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices). 196
- Table 74. Key players in SQUIDs. 196
- Table 75. Applications of optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs). 198
- Table 76. Key players in Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs). 198
- Table 77. Applications for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 200
- Table 78. Market players in TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 201
- Table 79. Applications of N-V center magnetic field centers 203
- Table 80. Key players in N-V center magnetic field sensors. 203
- Table 81. Applications of quantum gravimeters 205
- Table 82. Comparative table between quantum gravity sensing and some other technologies commonly used for underground mapping. 206
- Table 83. Key players in quantum gravimeters. 208
- Table 84. Comparison of quantum gyroscopes with MEMs gyroscopes and optical gyroscopes. 210
- Table 85. Markets and applications for quantum gyroscopes. 212
- Table 86. Key players in quantum gyroscopes. 213
- Table 87. Types of quantum image sensors and their key features/. 215
- Table 88. Applications of quantum image sensors. 216
- Table 89. Key players in quantum image sensors. 217
- Table 90. Comparison of quantum radar versus conventional radar and lidar technologies. 222
- Table 91. Applications of quantum radar. 223
- Table 92. Value Proposition of Quantum RF Sensors 224
- Table 93. Types of Quantum RF Sensors 226
- Table 94. Markets for Quantum RF Sensors 233
- Table 95. Technology Transition Milestones. 237
- Table 96. Market and technology challenges in quantum sensing. 239
- Table 97. Market opportunities in quantum sensors. 239
- Table 98. Comparison between quantum batteries and other conventional battery types. 244
- Table 99. Types of quantum batteries. 245
- Table 100. Applications of quantum batteries. 245
- Table 101. Market challenges in quantum batteries. 247
- Table 102. Market players in quantum batteries. 247
- Table 103. Market opportunities in quantum batteries. 248
- Table 104. Materials in Quantum Technology. 252
- Table 105. Superconductors in quantum technology. 253
- Table 106. Photonics, silicon photonics and optics in quantum technology. 254
- Table 107. Nanomaterials in quantum technology. 256
- Table 108. Global Market for Quantum Computing - Hardware, Software & Services (2025-2046) (billions USD). 261
- Table 109. Markets for quantum sensors, by types, 2025-2046 (Millions USD) 262
- Table 110. Markets for QKD systems, 2025-2046 (Millions USD). 263
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Quantum computing development timeline. 25
- Figure 2. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), total. 27
- Figure 3. National quantum initiatives and funding. 39
- Figure 4. Quantum computing architectures. 52
- Figure 5. An early design of an IBM 7-qubit chip based on superconducting technology. 53
- Figure 6. Various 2D to 3D chips integration techniques into chiplets. 55
- Figure 7. IBM Q System One quantum computer. 58
- Figure 8. Unconventional computing approaches. 62
- Figure 9. 53-qubit Sycamore processor. 65
- Figure 10. Interior of IBM quantum computing system. The quantum chip is located in the small dark square at center bottom. 68
- Figure 11. Superconducting quantum computer. 70
- Figure 12. Superconducting quantum computer schematic. 71
- Figure 13. Components and materials used in a superconducting qubit. 72
- Figure 14. SWOT analysis for superconducting quantum computers:. 74
- Figure 15. Ion-trap quantum computer. 74
- Figure 16. Various ways to trap ions. 75
- Figure 17. Universal Quantum’s shuttling ion architecture in their Penning traps. 76
- Figure 18. SWOT analysis for trapped-ion quantum computing. 79
- Figure 19. CMOS silicon spin qubit. 80
- Figure 20. Silicon quantum dot qubits. 81
- Figure 21. SWOT analysis for silicon spin quantum computers. 84
- Figure 22. SWOT analysis for topological qubits 86
- Figure 23 . SWOT analysis for photonic quantum computers. 91
- Figure 24. Neutral atoms (green dots) arranged in various configurations 91
- Figure 25. SWOT analysis for neutral-atom quantum computers. 94
- Figure 26. NV center components. 95
- Figure 27. SWOT analysis for diamond-defect quantum computers. 97
- Figure 28. D-Wave quantum annealer. 100
- Figure 29. SWOT analysis for quantum annealers. 101
- Figure 30. Quantum software development platforms. 102
- Figure 31. SWOT analysis for quantum computing. 109
- Figure 32. Technology roadmap for quantum computing 2025-2046. 122
- Figure 33. SWOT analysis for quantum chemistry and AI. 125
- Figure 34. Technology roadmap for quantum chemistry and AI 2025-2046. 129
- Figure 35. IDQ quantum number generators. 132
- Figure 36. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Random Number Generator Technology. 141
- Figure 37. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution Technology. 150
- Figure 38. SWOT Analysis: Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC). 155
- Figure 39. SWOT analysis for networks. 173
- Figure 40. Technology roadmap for quantum communications 2025-2046. 180
- Figure 41. Q.ANT quantum particle sensor. 185
- Figure 42. SWOT analysis for quantum sensors market. 186
- Figure 43. NIST's compact optical clock. 189
- Figure 44. SWOT analysis for atomic clocks. 191
- Figure 45.Principle of SQUID magnetometer. 195
- Figure 46. SWOT analysis for SQUIDS. 197
- Figure 47. SWOT analysis for OPMs 199
- Figure 48. Tunneling magnetoresistance mechanism and TMR ratio formats. 200
- Figure 49. SWOT analysis for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors. 202
- Figure 50. SWOT analysis for N-V Center Magnetic Field Sensors. 204
- Figure 51. Quantum Gravimeter. 205
- Figure 52. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gravimeters. 209
- Figure 53. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gyroscopes. 214
- Figure 54. SWOT analysis for Quantum image sensing. 217
- Figure 55. Principle of quantum radar. 221
- Figure 56. Illustration of a quantum radar prototype. 222
- Figure 57. Quantum RF Sensors Market Roadmap (2023-2046). 237
- Figure 58. Technology roadmap for quantum sensors 2025-2046. 243
- Figure 59. Schematic of the flow of energy (blue) from a source to a battery made up of multiple cells. (left) 244
- Figure 60. SWOT analysis for quantum batteries. 246
- Figure 61. Technology roadmap for quantum batteries 2025-2046. 251
- Figure 62. Market map for quantum technologies industry. 259
- Figure 63. Tech Giants quantum technologies activities. 260
- Figure 64. Global market for quantum computing-Hardware, Software & Services, 2025-2046 (billions USD). 262
- Figure 65. Markets for quantum sensors, by types, 2025-2046 (Millions USD). 263
- Figure 66. Markets for QKD systems, 2025-2046 (Millions USD). 264
- Figure 67. Archer-EPFL spin-resonance circuit. 275
- Figure 68. IBM Q System One quantum computer. 312
- Figure 69. ColdQuanta Quantum Core (left), Physics Station (middle) and the atoms control chip (right). 316
- Figure 70. Intel Tunnel Falls 12-qubit chip. 317
- Figure 71. IonQ's ion trap 318
- Figure 72. 20-qubit quantum computer. 320
- Figure 73. Maybell Big Fridge. 332
- Figure 74. PsiQuantum’s modularized quantum computing system networks. 362
- Figure 75. The Ez-Q Engine 2.0 superconducting quantum measurement and control system. 394
- Figure 76. Quobly's processor. 411
- Figure 77. SemiQ first chip prototype. 430
- Figure 78. SpinMagIC quantum sensor. 436
- Figure 79. Toshiba QKD Development Timeline. 443
- Figure 80. Toshiba Quantum Key Distribution technology. 444
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