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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The team’s work with a special non-thermal Tomonaga-Luttinger (LT) liquid could lead to more efficient low-power electronics and help develop future quantum computers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Committee praised their work for advancing technologies like fiber optics, cameras, and cellphones, and for helping propel efforts to build quantum computers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Based on these discoveries, researchers – including these Nobel Prize recipients and their research groups – have made significant achievements in constructing prototype quantum computers using superconducting quantum circuits in the decades since.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Committee praised their work for advancing technologies like fiber optics, cameras, and cellphones, and for helping propel efforts to build quantum computers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Based on these discoveries, researchers – including these Nobel Prize recipients and their research groups – have made significant achievements in constructing prototype quantum computers using superconducting quantum circuits in the decades since.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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