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Most-Cited Quantum Computing Papers This Year (2026)

As of November 2, 2026, “Edge-Cloud Collaborative Computing on Distributed Intelligence and Model Optimization: A Survey” leads Most-Cited Quantum Computing Papers This Year with 67 citations. “AF-SGS: Blockchain-assisted secure authentication framework for smart grid systems” is second and “Bounty hunter optimizer: A novel metaheuristic with an application to multi-UAV mobile edge computing and path planning” third.

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AF-SGS: Blockchain-assisted secure authentication framework for smart grid systemsVipin Kumar et al. · International Journal of Information Technology · 2026-01-1747 citations

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Edge-Cloud Collaborative Computing on Distributed Intelligence and Model Optimization: A SurveyJing Liu et al. · IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials · 2026-01-0167 citations

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Bounty hunter optimizer: A novel metaheuristic with an application to multi-UAV mobile edge computing and path planningMingyang Yu et al. · Knowledge-Based Systems · 2026-03-2136 citations

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Edge-Cloud Collaborative Computing on Distributed Intelligence and Model Optimization: A Survey ↗ •🏆 Leader

Jing Liu et al. · IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials · 2026-01-01

67 citationsCitations

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AF-SGS: Blockchain-assisted secure authentication framework for smart grid systems ↗ •

Vipin Kumar et al. · International Journal of Information Technology · 2026-01-17

47 citationsCitations

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Bounty hunter optimizer: A novel metaheuristic with an application to multi-UAV mobile edge computing and path planning ↗ •

Mingyang Yu et al. · Knowledge-Based Systems · 2026-03-21

36 citationsCitations

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AI-driven control and optimization for renewable energy integration in smart grids: Challenges, applications, and future research directions ↗ •

Muhammad Shahid Mastoi et al. · Energy Strategy Reviews · 2026-02-03

28 citationsCitations

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Quantum-selected configuration interaction: Classical diagonalization of Hamiltonians in subspaces selected by quantum computers ↗ •

Keita Kanno et al. · Physical Review Research · 2026-05-09

25 citationsCitations

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Enhancing the Performance Prediction of Quantum Computing Algorithms using Gradient Boosting and Ada Boost Regression ↗ •

Rajendar Dommeti · Journal of Quantum Computing and Advanced Algorithms · 2026-01-01

24 citationsCitations

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Demonstration of low-overhead quantum error correction codes ↗ •

Ke Wang et al. · Nature Physics · 2026-01-22

21 citationsCitations

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Next-Generation Security in the 6G Era: The Role of AI in Safeguarding Future Networks ↗ •

Ramesh Kumar et al. · IEEE Access · 2026-01-01

21 citationsCitations

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Cybersecurity in the quantum era: Assessing the impact of quantum computing on infrastructure ↗ •

Yaser Baseri et al. · Computers & Security · 2026-04-08

20 citationsCitations

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Magnon squeezing in the quantum regime ↗ •

Yuan-Chao Weng et al. · Nature Communications · 2026-02-12

18 citationsCitations

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Ranked by citation count (OpenAlex) among research papers published this year whose title or abstract matches this topic. Citations build up over time, so the newest papers rank lower.

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Frequently asked questions

What is #1 in Most-Cited Quantum Computing Papers This Year?

As of November 2, 2026, #1 is “Edge-Cloud Collaborative Computing on Distributed Intelligence and Model Optimization: A Survey”.

How is this ranking measured?

Ranked by citation count (OpenAlex) among research papers published this year whose title or abstract matches this topic. Citations build up over time, so the newest papers rank lower.

How often is this chart updated?

Data is re-collected automatically and every page shows its last update date.

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No. There are no paid placements and no commercial influence on rank.