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Quantum computing - Wikipedia
It is widely believed that a quantum computer could perform some calculations exponentially faster than any classical computer. For example, a large-scale quantum computer could break some widely used public-key cryptographic schemes and aid physicists in performing physical simulations.
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Quantum Computing Explained | NIST
These computers work by harnessing quantum physics — the strange, often counterintuitive laws that govern the universe at its smallest scales and coldest temperatures. Today’s quantum computers are rudimentary and error-prone.
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How Quantum Computers Work - HowStuffWorks
Scientists have already built basic quantum computers that can perform certain calculations; but a practical quantum computer is still years away. In this article, you'll learn what a quantum computer is and just what it'll be used for in the next era of computing.
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How Do Quantum Computers Work? | Quantum Computing Basics ...
Quantum computers use special memory units called qubits and quantum entanglement for parallel processing. They are faster than classic computers for certain tasks, but building them is a challenge.
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ibm.com
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What is quantum computing? - IBM
Quantum computing is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers.
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techadeptly.com
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What is Quantum Computing? A Complete Guide (2025)
Learn what quantum computing is, how it works, key principles, and real-world applications in this complete 2025 guide.
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Quantum computing: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
Entering the realm of atoms opens up powerful new possibilities in the shape of quantum computing, with processors that could work millions of times faster than the ones we use today.