IEEE Standards & Projects for Quantum Technologies

Quantum information technology is an emerging field that is attracting attention from a variety of industries for a broad range of applications. The field includes quantum computing, communications, sensing, and other areas. The field has been identified as a priority for commercial and government purposes in and between many countries.

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IEEE P1943™ Standard for Post-Quantum Network Security
This standard defines a post-quantum optimized version of network security protocols.
IEEE P1947™ Standard for Quantum Cybersecurity Framework
This standard describes a Quantum Cybersecurity Framework composed of two categories: 1) threat vectors to information processing (data) security including new vectors due to quantum computing, and 2) defense mechanisms of advanced technologies tailored to the threat vectors.
IEEE P3185™ Standard for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing
This standard defines the hardware and software architecture of hybrid quantum-classical computing environments.
IEEE P3329™ Standard for Quantum Computing and Simulation Energy Efficiency
This standard defines a universal energy efficiency for quantum computing and simulation.
IEEE P7130™ Standard for Quantum Technologies Definitions
This standard addresses quantum technologies specific terminology and establishes definitions necessary to facilitate clarity of understanding to enable compatibility and interoperability.

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IEEE Quantum Initiative

IEEE Quantum is an IEEE Future Directions initiative launched in 2019 that serves as IEEE’s leading community for all projects and activities on quantum technologies.

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Quantum Education Portal

The Quantum Education Interest Group creates and curates educational materials suited for educational level ranges from STEM to post graduate and degree programs through night school.

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IEEE Quantum Podcast Series

Covering topics from quantum engineering to benchmarking, standardization, industry trends, and more, we provide you with access to the industry’s best of the best.

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What is Quantum Entanglement?

When pushed to explain why quantum computers can outspeed classical computers, stories about quantum computing often invoke a mysterious property called “entanglement.” Qubits, the reader is assured, can somehow be quantum mechanically entangled such that they depend on one another.

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Quantum Computing Roadmap IC Program

The revolutions in quantum physics and engineering have led to new and (previously) unthinkable applications. New applications are emerging every day despite limitations for the large-scale deployment of quantum-based technologies.

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