Progress and Prospects of Quantum Algorithms

Abstract

Quantum computers are designed to outperform standard computers by running quantum algorithms. Fields in which quantum algorithms can be applied include cryptography, search and optimization, simulation of quantum systems and solving large systems of linear equations. Here we briefly survey some known quantum algorithms, with an emphasis on a broad overview of their applications rather than their technical details. We focus to introduce the development of entire field, and provide a comprehensive and accurate understanding concerning this field, which may be helpful for interested researchers in this area.