The Quantum Frontier (Part 4): The New R&D: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and Materials Science

The Quantum Frontier (Part 4): The New R&D: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and Materials Science
Table of Contents
- The Simulation Problem
- Feynman's Dream: A Quantum-Natural Simulator
- The Impact on Medicine and Materials
- Conclusion
The Simulation Problem
Molecular interactions scale exponentially—classical approximation hits a wall.
Feynman's Dream: A Quantum-Natural Simulator
VQE and related hybrid methods find molecular ground states on NISQ devices.
The Impact on Medicine and Materials
Drug docking, protein folding, new catalysts, advanced batteries, and potential superconductors.
Conclusion
Quantum simulation transforms R&D into a software-first discipline.



