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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As tech companies push forward in their initiative to build accurate quantum computers and at scale, demand for the gas will increase, driving companies to find alternative methods to acquire it.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and Johns Hopkins University have reported a major advance in characterizing quantum noise, a barrier that continues to slow progress toward reliable quantum computers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Nov. 2025
The problem is that because quantum computers represent data in two different states simultaneously, their calculations generate errors that have to be controlled.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
With so much power and processing ability, quantum computers are complex and still not fully understood.
—Jyssica Schwartz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2025
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and Johns Hopkins University have reported a major advance in characterizing quantum noise, a barrier that continues to slow progress toward reliable quantum computers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Nov. 2025
The problem is that because quantum computers represent data in two different states simultaneously, their calculations generate errors that have to be controlled.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
With so much power and processing ability, quantum computers are complex and still not fully understood.
—Jyssica Schwartz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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