📖 Quantum Computing Glossary
Learn the language of quantum computing
Demonstration that a quantum computer can solve a specific problem faster than any classical computer.
A communication pathway that can transmit quantum information, such as fiber optic cables carrying photons.
A sequence of quantum gates applied to qubits, representing a quantum computation.
Security protocols based on quantum mechanical principles, offering theoretically unbreakable encryption.
The quantum analogue of the discrete Fourier transform, exponentially faster than classical FFT.
Understanding of quantum computing concepts sufficient to participate in quantum technology discussions and decisions.
The intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, potentially offering speedups for certain ML tasks.
A collection of qubits that together store quantum information for computation.
Using a controllable quantum system to simulate another quantum system that is difficult to study directly.
The complete mathematical description of a quantum system at a given moment.
The milestone where a quantum computer performs a calculation practically impossible for any classical computer.
A protocol to transfer a quantum state from one location to another using entanglement and classical communication.
A metric that measures the overall capability of a quantum computer, accounting for qubits, connectivity, and error rates.
The fundamental unit of quantum information, analogous to a classical bit but able to exist in superposition.