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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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
It’s been nearly 30 years since the mathematician Peter Shor came up with the first potentially transformative use for quantum computers.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
By harnessing more elaborate superpositions involving many qubits, quantum computers can perform certain computations much faster than any conventional machine.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
The coming era of quantum computing poses a potential risk to end-to-end encryption, because quantum computers could theoretically break current encryption methods, highlighting the need for continuous advancements in encryption technology.
—Robin Chataut, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
It’s thought that in the future, quantum computers will be able to overcome encryption levels available today.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Scientists are working on creating quantum computers, which would allow for completely new forms of cryptography, analytics, and calculation at incredibly fast speeds.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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
It’s been nearly 30 years since the mathematician Peter Shor came up with the first potentially transformative use for quantum computers.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
By harnessing more elaborate superpositions involving many qubits, quantum computers can perform certain computations much faster than any conventional machine.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
The coming era of quantum computing poses a potential risk to end-to-end encryption, because quantum computers could theoretically break current encryption methods, highlighting the need for continuous advancements in encryption technology.
—Robin Chataut, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
It’s thought that in the future, quantum computers will be able to overcome encryption levels available today.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Scientists are working on creating quantum computers, which would allow for completely new forms of cryptography, analytics, and calculation at incredibly fast speeds.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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