By Kefreen Batista*
Imagine a world where complex medical diagnoses are almost instantaneous and personalized treatments are developed in record time. Although it is still in its early stages, the effectiveness of quantum processing is making this reality closer than we imagine.
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading business intelligence consultancy, investment in the Quantum Computing (QC) market is expected to reach nearly US$16.4 billion by the end of 2027, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.1%.
Furthermore, according to recent studies published in the 'Revista de Estudos de Gestão, Informação e Tecnologia', by 2025, around 40% of large corporations will be training professionals with quantum knowledge. The same research suggests that Quantum Computing is about to be adopted on a large scale through practical applications for several industries around the world, especially in the health sector.
In addition to rapid diagnostics and personalized treatments, this technology is set to revolutionize everything from molecular simulation to clinical trials, providing exponentially faster data processing. Vaccines that could take months to develop, for example, could take minutes with quantum computing.
It's something so extraordinary that it seems impossible. However, it's more real than ever. But how does this processor actually work?
Unlike classical computers, which use bits (the smallest unit of information that can be stored or transmitted), quantum computers use qubits (quantum information units), which represent 0 and 1 at the same time, thanks to superposition combined with quantum entanglement, allowing for much faster and more efficient data processing.
Due to this system, CQ has almost infinite processing power, with practically unlimited possibilities for actions in various sectors. In addition, the combination of this resource with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lead to even more significant advances.
However, to achieve these exponential results, advances in this cutting-edge technology still encounter some significant challenges along the way, such as the infrastructure of this system, which is considered complex, unstable and expensive.
Since several quantum computers are submerged in nearly frozen waters to avoid external interference, such as thermal noise, electromagnetic radiation and vibrations, which can cause errors in the calculations achieved, none of the companies investing in the technology inform the world where these processors are located, thus ensuring even more the advancement and security of Quantum Computing.
With this infinite and revolutionary potential, it is increasingly clear that we are on the verge of an unprecedented transformation in healthcare. In the not-too-distant future, we may see advanced molecular simulation and rapid drug development powered by this technology, which is set to completely reshape the medical landscape.
The promise of exponentially faster data processing means that we will not only optimize existing treatments, but also open new frontiers for cures for diseases that currently seem unattainable.
*Kefreen Batista is vice president of technologies at Globant, a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions.
Notice: The opinion presented in this article is the responsibility of its author and not of ABES - Brazilian Association of Software Companies
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