Quantum Computing and Nuclear Fusion

Sangaralingam Ramesh ()
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Sangaralingam Ramesh: University of Oxford

Chapter Chapter 2 in The Political Economy of Contemporary Human Civilisation, Volume II, 2025, pp 17-52 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores two revolutionary fields with transformative potential. Quantum computing leverages principles such as superposition and entanglement to exponentially increase computational power, enabling breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cryptography, and optimization. Algorithms like Shor’s and Grover’s highlight quantum computing’s disruptive impact, particularly in data analysis, machine learning, and secure communications. Concurrently, nuclear fusion emerges as a virtually limitless and sustainable energy source, capable of addressing global energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. Advanced technologies, such as tokamaks and stellarators, showcase the feasibility of achieving sustained fusion reactions. The synergy between these fields is transformative: quantum computing accelerates fusion reactor development through high-precision simulations, while fusion provides the energy needed to support quantum computing’s intensive operations. This interplay fosters innovation across industries, addressing energy constraints in AI and robotics while advancing global sustainability goals. Together, they pave the way for a tech-driven, environmentally conscious future.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-84185-9_2

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