A whopping 83% of the surveys respondents think that moment will come within 10 years or less.
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The discrepancy in estimates reflects the uncertainty over whenquantumwill have its breakout moment.
It also points to a broader confusion over quantum jargon.
Quantum utility will mean that quantum computers cansolve meaningful real-world problems.
That makes the next finding from the survey quite fitting.
Quantum utility challenges
Over half of the respondentsbelieve misconceptions about quantum computing are actively hindering advancement.
Public misunderstanding of quantum computing is far from the biggest headache for quantum professionals, however.
Overcoming engineering challenges and acquiring enough talent to grow are right at the top of the list of concerns.
Over 80% of respondents cited overcoming technical challenges particularlyerror correction as a key hurdle to reaching quantum utility.
Three-quarters identified a shortage of talent and expertise as a critical issue.
It is one of the toughest challenges in modern science but if cracked, the payoff could be huge.
Quantum computers have the potential to solve problems that are far beyond the reach of todays most powerful supercomputers.
They could also break all internet encryption on what isknown as Q-Day so there are risks, too.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
