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The role of quantum computing in advancing scientific high-performance computing: A perspective from the ADAC institute
Abstract
Quantum computing (QC) has gained significant attention over the past two decades due to its potential for speeding up classically demanding tasks. This transition from an academic focus to a thriving commercial sector is reflected in substantial global investments. While advancements in qubit counts and functionalities continue at a rapid pace, current quantum systems still lack the scalability for practical applications, facing challenges such as too high error rates and limited coherence times. Here, this perspective paper examines the relationship between QC and high-performance computing (HPC), highlighting their complementary roles in enhancing computational efficiency. It is widely acknowledged that even fully error-corrected QC will not be suited for all computational tasks. Rather, future compute infrastructures are anticipated to employ quantum acceleration within hybrid systems that integrate HPC and QC. While QC can enhance classical computing, traditional HPC remains essential for maximizing quantum acceleration. This integration is a priority for supercomputing centers and companies, sparking innovation to address the challenges of merging these technologies. The novelty of this work lies in its unique perspective, reflecting the collective insights of the Accelerated Data Analytics and Computing (ADAC) Institute, a global consortium of over 20 leading HPC centers. Recognizing the growing importance of QC, ADAC established a Quantum Computing Working Group in 2023 to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its members. This paper synthesizes insights from the group’s collaborative efforts and incorporates findings from a member survey that captures shared experiences, ongoing projects, and strategic directions. By outlining the current landscape and challenges of QC integration into HPC ecosystems, this work offers HPC specialists practical and forward-looking guidance on the opportunities and implications of QC in computationally intensive endeavors.
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Buchs, Gilles [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000151923057), Beck, Thomas L. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000189737145), Bennink, Ryan S. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000248109369), Claudino, Daniel Chaves [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000288600689), Delgado, Andrea [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); CSC-IT Center for Science, Espoo (Finland)] (ORCID:0000000334537204), Fadel, Nur Aiman [Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule (ETH), Lugano (Switzerland)] (ORCID:0000000227898207), Groszkowski, Peter [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000174028653), Hamilton, Kathleen E. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000163825665), Humble, Travis S. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000294490498), Kumar, Neeraj [Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000167132129), Li, Ang [Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000337349137), Lotshaw, Phillip C. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000275942735), Mukkula, Olli [CSC-IT Center for Science, Espoo (Finland)] (ORCID:0009000440694198), Takano, Ryousei [National Inst. of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tokyo (Japan)] (ORCID:0000000243413505), Saxena, Amit [Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune (India)] (ORCID:0000000250192595), Suh, In-Saeng [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000269236455), Tsuji, Miwako [RIKEN Center for Computational Science, Kobe (Japan)] (ORCID:0000000347091969), Van Beeumen, Roel [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000322761153), Varetto, Ugo [Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, Kensington, WA (Australia)] (ORCID:0000000276960345), Wang, Yan [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)] (ORCID:0000000265456434), Yamazaki, Kazuya [Univ. of Tokyo (Japan)] (ORCID:0000000292157093), Johansson, Mikael P. [CSC-IT Center for Science, Espoo (Finland)] (ORCID:0000000297938235). 2026-03-19. The role of quantum computing in advancing scientific high-performance computing: A perspective from the ADAC institute. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2026.108487
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