quantum computer

ˈkwɑːntəm kəmˈpjuːtər

Definition

Definition of quantum computer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

quantum technology

TECH.

machine using qubits, superposition, and entanglement for fast calculations

TECH.

A quantum computer can solve some problems much faster than a normal computer.
Scientists are building a powerful quantum computer.
A quantum computer could revolutionize cryptography.

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Expressions with quantum

quantum jump

sudden significant change or increase

The company's profits saw a quantum jump after the new product launch..

quantum leap

sudden highly significant advance or breakthrough

The discovery was a quantum leap in medical research.

quantum physics

branch explaining matter and energy at very small scales via quantum theory

She studies quantum physics to understand particles and energy.

quantum chromodynamics

theory of strong interactions between quarks and gluons

Quantum chromodynamics explains the binding of protons and neutrons.

quantum computing

field of study focused on developing computer technology based on quantum theory

Quantum computing could revolutionize data processing speeds..

quantum cryptography

use of quantum mechanics principles to secure information

Quantum cryptography could revolutionize how sensitive data is protected..

Expressions with computer

computer junkie

enthusiast who loves learning about computers

She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.

computer bug

fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble

A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.

the computer's down

exp.

not working because it is turned off or powered down

The computer's down because I turned it off last night.

computer says no

exp.

humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers

I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.

under the computer hood

adv.

in the underlying software or hardware

The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.

bring your own computer

bring personal laptop to an event

The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

computer business

industry involving computer-related activities

The computer business is booming with new innovations.

computer equipment

physical devices and parts used to run or support computers

The company upgraded its computer equipment to improve network speed.

computer file

collection of data saved in a specific format

The software updates are available as a computer file.

computer game

electronic game played using a computer

He spends hours playing his favorite computer game every weekend.

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quantum computing

technology

field of study focused on developing computer technology based on quantum theory

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French:ordinateur quantique, ...
German:Quantencomputer, ...
Italian:computer quantistico, ...
Spanish:computadora cuántica, ...
Portuguese:computador quântico, ...
Chinese:量子计算机, ...
Japanese:量子コンピュータ, ...
Arabic:حاسوب كَمومي, ...
Hebrew:מַחְשֵׁב קְוַנְטִי, ...
Russian:квантовый компьютер, ...
Ukrainian:квантовий комп'ютер, ...
Hindi:क्वांटम कंप्यूटर, ...
Bengali:কোয়ান্টাম কম্পিউটার, ...
Catalan:ordinador quàntic, ...
Czech:kvantový počítač, ...
Danish:kvantecomputer, ...
Dutch:quantumcomputer, ...
Greek:κβαντικός υπολογιστής, ...
Hungarian:kvantumszámítógép, ...
Khmer:កុំព្យូទ័រកង់ទិច, ...
Korean:양자 컴퓨터, ...
Persian:رایانه کوانتومی, ...
Polish:komputer kwantowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):computador quântico, ...
Romanian:computer cuantic, ...
Swedish:kvantdator, ...
Thai:คอมพิวเตอร์ควอนตัม, ...
Turkish:kuantum bilgisayarı, ...
Vietnamese:máy tính lượng tử, ...

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