Quantum Computing and Its Effect on Cryptography

Abstract

Programmable computers have been around for more than 7 decades. They have almost reached their maximum potential because computer parts are becoming too small. More than two decades ago, researchers theorized the first quantum computer: a computer that uses different mechanics than digital computers and is way faster than them. This unimaginable power might lead to breaking current cryptography algorithms, which led researchers and field experts to work on new post-quantum cryptography algorithms to counter quantum computers' ability.