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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Today, quantum computers are a reality, and their power is increasing by the moment.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The first antimatter qubit will help search for differences between matter and antimatter
Physicists have created a quantum bit, or qubit, the fundamental storage unit of a quantum computer, out of antimatter for the first time.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
As in an ordinary one-way function, both locks and keys were made of classical bits, but the procedure for generating these locks and keys would only run on a quantum computer.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 25 July 2025
Also, a quantum computer of this size can break RSA 512 and nearly break RSA 2048.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The first antimatter qubit will help search for differences between matter and antimatter
Physicists have created a quantum bit, or qubit, the fundamental storage unit of a quantum computer, out of antimatter for the first time.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
As in an ordinary one-way function, both locks and keys were made of classical bits, but the procedure for generating these locks and keys would only run on a quantum computer.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 25 July 2025
Also, a quantum computer of this size can break RSA 512 and nearly break RSA 2048.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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