05/01/2026

QSolid Coordinator Frank Wilhelm Mauch interviewed by MIT Technology Review

In a recent interview with MIT Technology Review, our coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch spoke with journalist Wolfgang Stieler about the current developments in quantum computing. Wilhelm-Mauch explained why the approach pursued by the QSolid project represents a paradigm shift in the field.

After years of intense competition focused primarily on achieving the highest possible number of qubits, Wilhelm-Mauch noted that companies as well as research initiatives such as QSolid are now increasingly prioritising error correction. This systematic analysis of error rates has led to significant improvements in the efficiency and reliability of quantum systems. Furthermore, Wilhelm-Mauch highlighted the key differences between today’s main quantum computing technologies, including superconducting, trapped-ion, photonic, diamond-based and neutral-atom quantum computers.

While acknowledging the growing accessibility of quantum computers for small enterprises as well as publicly funded research projects, Wilhelm-Mauch emphasised that quantum computing is unlikely to revolutionise the IT market in the short term. Instead, he sees a gradual and targeted integration of quantum technologies into existing systems as the most realistic and sustainable path forward.

The complete interview is available here.