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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However, a powerful quantum computer using Shor’s algorithm could break these encryptions in minutes, jeopardizing the confidentiality of sensitive information, including financial transactions and national secrets.
—Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Read more By Brian Barrett A quantum computer will likely one day be able to break the encryption protecting the world's secrets.
—Wired News, 4 June 2025
Leaders should be looking for tools and applications that support the long-term mission to keep customer data and operations safe in anticipation of quantum computers that threaten classical cryptography.
—John Prisco, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For decades now, cryptographers have known that the same problems are trivial to solve with a sufficiently large quantum computer.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
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Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Read more By Brian Barrett A quantum computer will likely one day be able to break the encryption protecting the world's secrets.
—Wired News, 4 June 2025
Leaders should be looking for tools and applications that support the long-term mission to keep customer data and operations safe in anticipation of quantum computers that threaten classical cryptography.
—John Prisco, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For decades now, cryptographers have known that the same problems are trivial to solve with a sufficiently large quantum computer.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
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“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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