A Framework for Quantum Advantage

Understand

As quantum computing approaches the threshold where certain tasks demonstrably outpace their classical machines, the need for a precise, clear, consensus-driven definition of quantum advantage becomes essential.

• Rapid progress in the field has blurred this term across companies, architectures, and application domains.
• Here, we aim to articulate an operational definition for quantum advantage that is both platform-agnostic and empirically verifiable.
• Building on this framework, we highlight the algorithmic families most likely to achieve early advantage.