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Looking to the future, industry experts project that useful quantum computing applications will emerge sooner rather than later. As milestone achievements such as reaching 50 logical error-corrected qubits are achieved, quantum computers will surpass classical supercomputers in specific tasks.
Areas with the greatest potential benefits from quantum advancements include chemistry, where quantum simulations can unveil molecular properties impossible to analyze with classical counterparts. The breakthroughs anticipated in materials science could, for example, lead to innovative solutions for self-healing materials or methods to eliminate environmental pollutants.