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Glossary: Quantum Computing

 
 
Unlike traditional binary computing that uses bits in either a 0 or 1 state, quantum computing uses quantum bits, which can be in superpositions (states can be added together to form a valid state). Quantum computers would, theoretically, be able to efficiently solve problems that are not practically feasible on current, binary-based computers.
 
 

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BMW, Airbus Announce Quantum Computing Winners

Winning teams were selected for each of five competition categories.

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Altair and Munich Technical School Partner on Quantum Computing

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Lowers hardware engineer knowledge barrier for simulating superconducting qubits with automated quantum parameter extraction.

IBM Kicks Off $100m Partnership for Quantum Supercomputing

IBM announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to build a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits.

NVIDIA, Rolls-Royce and Classiq Report Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Quantum circuit for industrial simulation to advance development of quantum computing in aerospace.

NVIDIA Releases Quantum Optimized Device Architecture

QODA is an open, unified environment for powerful computers and quantum processors.

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The potential benefits of autonomous vehicles are too important to be ignored. On the flip side, there are some valid concerns about self-driving cars that have yet to be addressed.

IBM Research Opens Access to Quantum Computing

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Blue Pigment Could Enable Quantum Computing

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