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Quantum computing
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TL;DR. A computation method using quantum mechanics principles like superposition and entanglement to solve complex problems.
Technical Definition
A computation method using quantum mechanics principles like superposition and entanglement to solve complex problems.
How it works
Quantum computing harnesses phenomena from quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform calculations. Unlike classical computers that use bits representing 0 or 1, quantum computers use qubits that can represent 0, 1, or both simultaneously. This allows them to potentially solve certain types of problems exponentially faster than even the most powerful classical supercomputers.