Computer Science

Seminar 10/7/09: Quantum Computing, Jesse Nieboer

Quantum computers exploit the strange rules of quantum physics in order to compute in ways that are impossible for classical computers. While superpositioning and entanglement make quantum computing very powerful, the delicate nature of quantum bits is a big obstacle in building a practical quantum computer. However, researchers have made significant progress in qubit creation and manipulation, as well as in developing workable quantum algorithms.

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