quantum computer
noun
: a computer that takes advantage of the quantum properties of qubits to perform certain types of calculation extremely quickly compared to conventional computers
quantum computing
noun
A "geek at heart," Samet, 34, is fascinated by quantum computing, a still-emerging field that involves the behavior of subatomic particles in computing.
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The company is also trying to position itself at the center of emerging technologies like robots, quantum computers and self-driving cars.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Hardware-independent security Current encryption methods are potentially vulnerable to the computational capabilities of future quantum computers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
There are several fundamentally different ways of building quantum computers and there remains active debate among scientists about which technologies will ultimately prove commercially viable.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Hardware-independent security Current encryption methods are potentially vulnerable to the computational capabilities of future quantum computers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
There are several fundamentally different ways of building quantum computers and there remains active debate among scientists about which technologies will ultimately prove commercially viable.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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