This paper introduces quantum computing as a necessary and viable tool in addressing the needs of a modernized power grid. The application of quantum computing in enhancing physical security of the grid – an increasingly difficult problem to solve– is investigated. A comparative study based on mathematically proven computing performance measures shows the merits of the proposed method and further unveils the potential benefits of quantum computing in improving grid performance.
Eskandarpour, Rozhin; Pranav Gokhale; Amin Khodaei; Frederic Chong; Aleksi Paaso; and Shay Bahramirad