"Experimental quantum computing is still a relatively new discipline and comparable to the early days of classical computers in the 1950s."

This is one of the most interesting aspects of the current state of quantum computing. For anybody who 'wishes they were there' in the early days of classical computer development, whether it be Bletchley Park or Bell Labs, this is as good a chance as any to be one of the pioneers.

Anyone interested in the nitty gritty should brush up on their maths skills and pick up a copy of the excellent "Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction" by Eleanor Rieffel and Wolfgang Polak.