Bridging Space and Society: The Significance of Public Outreach of Quantum Communication Technologies

Abstract

Quantum communication technologies are on the verge of a technological development that will change humanity. This paper aims to show the need for quantum technology knowledge outreach among the general public and the necessity of quantum science reaching people in an understandable language. Drawing on global scholarly sources, we explore the differences between classical and quantum physics, classical and quantum computing, and the conventional Internet versus the quantum Internet. Examples from different fields show the need for education and the popularization of quantum technologies. A number of effective methods for teaching youngsters are described, such as infographics, comics, interactive events, storytelling, and personal experiences. This research is based on worldwide scientific sources and an experimental approach, aiming to contribute to a wider understanding of quantum communication technologies based on the contemporary need for their outreach.