Quantum computing is a relatively new type of computer programming that incorporates quantum mechanics into a machine's functionality. This may result in faster computer processing, especially when ...

Cracking quantum computing isn’t a matter of upgrading existing computers. It’s an entirely separate approach to computing that relies on the principles of quantum physics. “A fighter jet is not a ...

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Quantum computing startups are all the rage, but it’s unclear if they’ll be able to produce anything of use in the near future. As a buzzword, quantum computing probably ranks only below AI in terms ...

In May 1981, at a conference center housed in a chateau-style mansion outside Boston, a few dozen physicists and computer scientists gathered for a three-day meeting. The assembled brainpower was ...

Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to more quickly solve problems that are too complex for non-quantum, i.e., classical, computers. This rapidly emerging technology can be applied to a number of ...

This morning IBM reported two new breakthroughs in the race to advance quantum computing. The announcement signifies the urgency for business leaders to begin preparing for a quantum boom. While ...