Overview

Quantum computing harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics, specifically superposition and entanglement, to process information in fundamentally new ways. Unlike classical computers, which use bits (0 or 1), quantum computers use qubits, capable of representing multiple states simultaneously. This allows quantum computers to process complex computations more efficiently than classical computers. Google’s quantum computer, ‘Willow’, performed a computation in under 5 minutes that would take the fastest classical computer 10^25 years, demonstrating the immense potential of quantum advantage.

Applications

Optimization Problems

Revolutionizes logistics, supply chain management, and financial modeling by solving problems with numerous variables.

Drug Discovery

Simulates molecular interactions at the quantum level, dramatically accelerating drug development.

Cryptography

Breaks traditional encryption but also leads to quantum-resistant algorithms.

Artificial Intelligence

Speeds up machine learning models and data processing.