Quantifying the smallest phenomena or enabling the securest of communications is possible with developments in quantum technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the latest research into quantum sensors, computers, and communications.
Sensing the unexpected
Sensing on a quantum scale enables an all-time high sensitivity, for the most accurate measurements and the ability to measure variables that haven't been available previously. Some of the main current uses for quantum sensors explored by IDTechEx include medical imaging, navigation assistance in the absence of GPS, and remote current sensing, in addition to a range of more niche and specific applications.
The relevance of quantum sensing is increasingly prevalent, as sensors are necessary for the functioning of consumer electronics, medical devices, and vehicles. IDTechEx's industry roadmap shows atomic clocks, magnetic field sensors, and single photon detectors already being established within the market, with gyroscopes, gravimeters and RF sensors expected in the next decade, and quantum imaging and accelerometers emerging in the 2040s. IDTechEx's report, "Quantum Sensors Market 2026-2046: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts", covers over 20 quantum sensing technologies and includes over 40 company profiles within the sector.
Commercializing quantum computers
Drug discovery, developing new battery chemistries, materials simulations, and fraud detection are amongst some of the major applications for quantum computers, which can be categorized into superconducting, silicon-spin, photonic, and many more, each with individual purposes and best-suited use cases. Quantum computing is highlighted by IDTechEx to be a top contender amongst technology strategies and is continuing to be pushed by governments worldwide.
The desire for quantum computers to become commercialized is growing, however scalability, real-world use cases, alongside the presence of early adopters, will need to be demonstrated before this is becomes realized. With billions of dollars already invested in the market, IDTechEx predicts this may be achievable before 2030. IDTechEx's report, "Quantum Computing Market 2026-2046: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts", estimates that the quantum computing market will exceed US$21 billion by 2046, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 26.7%.
Securing data with quantum communications
In addition to sensing and problem solving, quantum tech can offer communication strategies more secure than ever before. Quantum random number generators and quantum key distribution are two of the main methods employed to bring about increased data security amongst the rapidly rising levels of data worldwide. Information including financial and health records are increasingly at risk of being exposed and subject to cyberattacks, which current cryptography may struggle to keep up with.
Quantum key distribution in particular is outlined in IDTechEx's report, "Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts", to be a technology that can remain robust in the face of security-compromising challenges. Its installation into optical fiber networks could change telecommunications for the better, with IDTechEx's report delving into case-studies and providing information on global uptake and updates within the market.
IDTechEx's report, "Materials for Quantum Technologies 2026-2046: Market, Trends, Players, Forecasts", predicts the materials market for quantum technologies to reach US$3.38 billion by 2036, with it further expected to jump to US$18.9 billion by 2046, highlighting immense growth over the coming decades.
For more information on the quantum industry as a whole, visit IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions for the latest reports on quantum sensing, computing, communications, and materials.
