2026 SELECTION
QubitWire 100
100 people recognized for contributions to quantum computing. Unranked and alphabetical by surname.
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Explain these topics
- Error correction
- Methods that protect encoded quantum information by detecting and correcting certain errors.
- Neutral atoms
- A hardware approach that stores quantum information in electrically neutral atoms.
- Quantum networks
- Links that distribute quantum information or entanglement between locations.
- Algorithms & complexity
- How quantum calculations work and what resources they require.
- Foundations
- The concepts and physical principles that quantum information builds on.
The 2026 selection0 of 100 people
Explain the selected topics
- Error correction
- Methods that protect encoded quantum information by detecting and correcting certain errors.
- Neutral atoms
- A hardware approach that stores quantum information in electrically neutral atoms.
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Why these people.
Why this field.
Quantum computing is shaped by more than headline breakthroughs. Progress also depends on the people who establish its limits, make its systems more reliable and turn difficult ideas into tools others can use.
The QubitWire 100 recognizes contributions across that work. Each profile explains what is being recognized and connects the account to its supporting evidence.
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