Foundations of Quantum Computing Systems Explained
Quantum computing is often discussed in terms of qubits, superposition , and exotic algorithms. While these concepts are foundational, they only tell a fraction of the story. In practice, a quantum computer is not a single device but a deeply integrated system — one that spans fragile physical hardware, complex control electronics, sophisticated software stacks, and tightly coupled classical infrastructure. Understanding quantum computing, therefore, requires systems thinking . Quantum computers are not faster versions of classical machines, nor are they poised to replace existing infrastructure in the near term. They are highly specialized accelerators, constrained by physics, enabled by engineering, and shaped by hardware–software co-design. This article examines the foundations of quantum computing systems from an end-to-end perspective. Rather than focusing narrowly on theory or algorithms, it explores how real quantum systems are structured, where their bottlenecks emerge, ...