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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Karen Breslau
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Products on the chopping block include life-saving therapies and quantum computers.
—Andrei Iancu, Orange County Register, 1 Apr. 2024
Nor does there appear to be any way for a quantum computer to do it.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
For instance, a quantum computer employing Shor's algorithm might potentially crack a 2048-bit RSA key within eight hours.
—Mike Housch, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
But a quantum computer would render the standard types of public-key cryptography useless.
—Kelsey Houston-Edwards, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2024
Its devices can be used to check for defects in electric vehicle batteries to prevent fires, or work in quantum computers.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2024
Currently, quantum computers typically suffer roughly one error every thousand operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
But because of the far side’s mountainous terrain, scientists say the installation of telescopes is possible at only three sites—and one in particular is rich in helium-3, which space mining companies have identified as a key element in quantum computers and fusion energy.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Yet, quantum computers also challenge the backbone of our online security: encryption.
—Matthias Pfau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Andrei Iancu, Orange County Register, 1 Apr. 2024
Nor does there appear to be any way for a quantum computer to do it.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
For instance, a quantum computer employing Shor's algorithm might potentially crack a 2048-bit RSA key within eight hours.
—Mike Housch, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
But a quantum computer would render the standard types of public-key cryptography useless.
—Kelsey Houston-Edwards, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2024
Its devices can be used to check for defects in electric vehicle batteries to prevent fires, or work in quantum computers.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2024
Currently, quantum computers typically suffer roughly one error every thousand operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
But because of the far side’s mountainous terrain, scientists say the installation of telescopes is possible at only three sites—and one in particular is rich in helium-3, which space mining companies have identified as a key element in quantum computers and fusion energy.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Yet, quantum computers also challenge the backbone of our online security: encryption.
—Matthias Pfau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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