12 Essential Terms Every Quantum Computing Beginner Must Know
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Summary
Understanding the jargon is often the first step to getting to grips with a new subject, and quantum computing is no different.
A new report from EdCast Feed aims to demystify 12 of the key terms that are integral to the study and application of quantum computing, from quantum itself (the Latin word meaning “how much” from which the term quantum, referring to the smallest discrete unit of energy or matter, is derived) to quantum error correction, which is essential to developing reliable quantum computers.
In between these two terms are qubits, which are the basic units of quantum information, superposition, and entanglement, two fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, quantum gates and quantum circuits, and quantum algorithms, among others.
Led by tech giant IBM, quantum computing is rapidly evolving and is expected to transform the landscape of technology.