quantum computer
noun
: a computer that takes advantage of the quantum properties of qubits to perform certain types of calculation extremely quickly compared to conventional computers
quantum computing
noun
A "geek at heart," Samet, 34, is fascinated by quantum computing, a still-emerging field that involves the behavior of subatomic particles in computing.
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Julian Kelly, Google Quantum AI’s director of hardware, told CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa that a quantum computer is only five years away from running practical applications that today’s computers can’t handle.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
While classical computers process data in binary (1’s and 0’s), quantum computers utilize qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
At one million qubits, a quantum computer could perform far more difficult calculations than traditional computers with higher accuracy.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2025
In any case, most of these claims have involved quantum computers that weren't solving any particular algorithm, but rather simply behaving like a quantum computer.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
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Michele Luhn, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
While classical computers process data in binary (1’s and 0’s), quantum computers utilize qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
At one million qubits, a quantum computer could perform far more difficult calculations than traditional computers with higher accuracy.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2025
In any case, most of these claims have involved quantum computers that weren't solving any particular algorithm, but rather simply behaving like a quantum computer.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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