In recent years, the term "quantum computer" is being used more and more. If commercialized, quantum computers will be able to perform calculations that far exceed the processing speed of conventional computers and are expected to revolutionize the development of new drugs and other products.
But how will quantum computers change the future of humankind, and when is their commercialization expected? To learn more about this, we sat down with Hiroyuki Mizuno, Distinguished Researcher at R&D Group of Hitachi, Ltd., who is now leading the development of quantum computers.