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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Also, a quantum computer of this size can break RSA 512 and nearly break RSA 2048.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But a quantum computer has yet to solve a useful real-world problem faster than a classical computer could, BofA pointed out.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Present-day, state-of-the-art quantum computers typically suffer roughly one error every 1,000 operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025
These are designed to withstand the kinds of attacks that quantum computers may make possible.
—David Dewalt, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But a quantum computer has yet to solve a useful real-world problem faster than a classical computer could, BofA pointed out.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Present-day, state-of-the-art quantum computers typically suffer roughly one error every 1,000 operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025
These are designed to withstand the kinds of attacks that quantum computers may make possible.
—David Dewalt, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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