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.

—Karen Breslau

Examples of quantum computer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As quantum computers move closer to practical use, today’s encryption becomes increasingly vulnerable. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025

Since then, cooling atoms and trapping them has become a cottage industry, giving rise to optical atomic clocks, atomic navigation systems, and neutral-atom quantum computers. —IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025

Classical computers are needed to control quantum computers, perform error correction and analyze their readouts. —Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Sep. 2025

Of the methods being tested to build and scale quantum computers, PsiQuantum is the only major player betting on photonics, due to the existing infrastructure built around the technology. —Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quantum computer

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