[Term of the Day]: Quantum Computing
Term of the Day
“Quantum Computing”
Definition — What is Quantum Computing?
Quantum computing is an area of computing focused on developing computer technology based on the principles of quantum theory, which explains the behavior of energy and material on the atomic and subatomic levels. Quantum computers can process massive, complex datasets more efficiently and effectively than classical computers.
The classical computers that we use today can only encode information in bits that take the value of one or zero. Quantum computing, on the other hand, uses Quantum bits or Qubits.
The qubits have a third state called “Superposition”. It is the ability of a quantum system to be in multiple states at the same time. Qubits still use the binary zero and one system, but the superposition property allows them to represent a zero, a one, or both at the same time. Instead of analyzing zero's and One's sequence by sequence, two qubits in superposition can represent four scenarios at the same time. This can lead to extremely fast processing so that calculations that are not possible with conventional computers become reality.
The evolution of computer technology is always a fascinating one. Quantum computing for sure will revolutionize the future of computing.