Quantum computing has the potential to conquer problems that are far too complex for classical computing. Examples include the simulation of chemical substances for drug design and the modeling of systems such as the global climate. For decades, the reality of quantum computing lagged far behind the theory. In the last few years, serious research has been ramping up all across the world, and the envisioned applications are both fascinating and potentially significant. Serious research benefits from serious tools, including test and measurement equipment such as vector signal generators, vector network analyzers, signal analyzers and high-performance oscilloscopes. This white paper provides a brief overview of quantum computing, sketches out the current state of research and outlines T&M instruments from Rohde & Schwarz that offer significant advantages to those performing research in the field of quantum computing