Kim Jung-sang, a professor at Duke University, gives a lecture on quantum mechanics technology at the summer forum of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Rahane Select Gyeongju on the 17th. [Huge debate] 사진 확대 Kim Jung-sang, a professor at Duke University, gives a lecture on quantum mechanics technology at the summer forum of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Rahane Select Gyeongju on the 17th. [Huge debate]

“After AI, the next game-changing technology will be quantum,” said Kim Jeong-sang, a professor at Duke University, a quantum computing authority, at a session lecture at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry held on the 17th.

Professor Kim said, “AI is now sufficiently riding a hype, and both are still at an early stage,” but added, “Like AI, the technology industry can be reorganized as soon as ‘killer applications’ emerge.”

Regarding the role of quantum computers, he explained, “Since there are so many things that existing computers can do, they will not disappear. Rather, it is highly likely that quantum will complement about 10% of the problems that existing systems cannot do.” “Research and utilization plans for hybrid computing are very important now,” he said.

In addition, he said, “Quantum computers are at the level of large equipment in the beginning, but over time, integration, miniaturization, and mass production will be possible.” The point is that the era of personal quantum computers can be fully opened.

In the Q&A session, a question was asked about the possibility of a quantum computer breaking down the Bitcoin cryptographic system. Professor Kim said, “There is a possibility,” adding, “However, the US government is already developing quantum resistance codes, and I think it will take about 15 to 20 years to convert.”

At the end of the lecture, Professor Kim said, “It is difficult to figure out how the world will change, but we can be the subjects of creating the future.” “What is more important than prediction is to secure technology that can solve problems first,” he said. “The spirit of entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and challenge are more important than ever.”

Professor Kim, who has been at Duke University for more than 20 years, is a world-famous pioneer in quantum information and science. He is the co-founder of quantum computing company IonQ and vice president of Duke Quantum Center (DQC).