qubits
Entangled information units
Qubits are the basic units of information in quantum computing, analogous to bits in classical computing.
While a classical bit holds either 0 or 1, a qubit can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously until measured.
This property, along with entanglement between qubits, enables quantum computers to perform certain calculations exponentially faster than traditional machines: The processor uses 72 qubits.
Logical internal consistency
- wavefunctionQuantum state's mathematical representation
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- amplitudeMaximum oscillation displacement
- phaseDistinct period in sequence
collapse · measurement · probability · uncertainty · Schrödinger · mixed state · observable · decoherence
Having zero electrical resistance
- photonicOf or using light
- topologicalConcerning continuous spatial properties
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- fluxContinuous change or flow
charge · error rate · cryogenic · microwave · readout · coupling · scalability · IBM
Hinged barrier in fence
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- rotationTurning on an axis
- universalAffecting all equally
error correction · fault-tolerant · Grover · variational · oracle
Correlations without spatial contact
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- teleportationInstantaneous displacement across space
- concurrenceState of agreeing
- separabilityAbility to be divided
Loyalty or exactness
- purityUncontaminated quality
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
coherence
Logical internal consistency
- wavefunctionQuantum state's mathematical representation
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- amplitudeMaximum oscillation displacement
phase · collapse · measurement · probability · uncertainty · Schrödinger · mixed state · observable · decoherence
superconducting
Having zero electrical resistance
- photonicOf or using light
- topologicalConcerning continuous spatial properties
- spinRapid rotation around axis
flux · charge · error rate · cryogenic · microwave · readout · coupling · scalability · IBM · Google
gate
Hinged barrier in fence
universal · error correction · fault-tolerant · Grover · variational · oracle
nonlocality
Correlations without spatial contact
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- teleportationInstantaneous displacement across space
- concurrenceState of agreeing
separability · bipartite · multipartite · monogamy · swapping
fidelity
Loyalty or exactness
- purityUncontaminated quality
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- quantum physicswave function, Schrodinger equation, eigenvalue, Heisenberg, eigenstate
- quantum photonicsphotonics, superposition, entanglement, coherence, lasers
- Quantum Mechanicssuperposition, entanglement, wave function, uncertainty principle, Schrodinger equation
- topological qubitsbraiding
qubitsbits
Small portions or pieces
binary digits · transistors · logic gates · flip-flops · vacuum tubes