By Paul Stimers, Tim Peckinpaugh, Nicholas Leibham, Steven McCain and Sean McGlynn ( January 29, 2019, 3:42 PM EST) -- Quantum computing uses the strange and unique properties of subatomic particles to unlock entirely new ways of solving problems — including problems that not even the world's fastest supercomputers will ever be able to solve. The impact of quantum computing on the world economy could be huge, as it has the potential to revolutionize entire sectors: chemistry, communications, finance, health care and transportation among the first. For example, quantum computers may enable more efficient chemical catalysts, more secure communications, better-tailored financial portfolios, much faster drug discovery and much more efficient movement of goods worldwide....