Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Greg Kuperberg discussed quantum computing in the New York Times article "This Week in Tech: What on Earth Is a Quantum Computer?"

Kuperberg, whose research interest include quantum algebra, geometric topology and quantum information theory, is quoted explaining "A quantum computer is an exotic device that can run algorithms boosted with quantum randomness. For selected questions, a modest array of slow, large qubits will outsmart the entire Earth paved with classical computer chips."