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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Right now, part of the reason quantum computers aren't currently that helpful is because of their error rates.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
Other than very delicately shunting around extremely fragile neutral atom quantum computers or superconducting circuits, teleportation is one of the main ways quantum information can be physically moved through space.
—Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
The company could potentially sell several quantum computers in the coming years, which may continue to drive its stock higher.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Google notes that to develop practically useful quantum computers, though, the error rate must be much lower that what Willow can currently produce, the BBC reports.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
Other than very delicately shunting around extremely fragile neutral atom quantum computers or superconducting circuits, teleportation is one of the main ways quantum information can be physically moved through space.
—Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
The company could potentially sell several quantum computers in the coming years, which may continue to drive its stock higher.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Google notes that to develop practically useful quantum computers, though, the error rate must be much lower that what Willow can currently produce, the BBC reports.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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