Which application is MOST suitable for near-term quantum computers (NISQ era)?
- Breaking RSA encryption
- Quantum chemistry simulation
- General AI
- Real-time video processing
Answer: Quantum chemistry simulation
NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) devices have 50-1000 qubits with limited coherence. Most promising near-term applications: quantum chemistry (drug discovery, materials), optimization (logistics, finance), and machine learning enhancement. Cryptography breaking requires fault-tolerant quantum computers not yet available.