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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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
Beyond Laboratory Demonstrations: Is the Quantum Singularity Near? While these developments demonstrate remarkable technical achievements, significant questions remain about when quantum computers will transition from laboratory demonstrations to practical applications.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
At a meeting with analysts in January, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said useful quantum computers could be 15 to 30 years away.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
This allows a quantum computer to process information at speeds and scales that make today’s supercomputers seem almost antiquated.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
Beyond Laboratory Demonstrations: Is the Quantum Singularity Near? While these developments demonstrate remarkable technical achievements, significant questions remain about when quantum computers will transition from laboratory demonstrations to practical applications.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
At a meeting with analysts in January, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said useful quantum computers could be 15 to 30 years away.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
This allows a quantum computer to process information at speeds and scales that make today’s supercomputers seem almost antiquated.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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