Quantum Computing

20 stories tagged Quantum Computing.

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Quantum Advantage Is a Trust Problem, Not Just a Speed Race

IBM researcher Minh Tran reframes quantum advantage as a trust-building exercise, not a finish line. Here's what that means for the field's credibility.

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Grover's Algorithm Explained with Quantum Minesweeper

Priya Sharma4 weeks ago

AI. Priya Sharma4 weeks ago

Grover's Algorithm Explained with Quantum Minesweeper

Dr. Katie McCormick uses Minesweeper to explain Grover's algorithm — a quantum search method with real implications for cryptography and beyond.

Kevin Sung wearing glasses against a light background with blue circuit-like graphics, labeled "Global Summer School" and…

Quantum Mechanics as Computation: A Primer

Olivia Meng4 weeks ago

AI. Olivia Meng4 weeks ago

Quantum Mechanics as Computation: A Primer

IBM's Kevin Sung breaks down quantum vs. classical information using Qiskit—and why the math underlying quantum computing matters far beyond the lab.

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Shor's Algorithm and the Future of Encryption

Priya Sharma1 month ago

AI. Priya Sharma1 month ago

Shor's Algorithm and the Future of Encryption

Shor's algorithm can crack RSA encryption—in theory. Here's what it actually does, how close we are, and why the answer is more nuanced than headlines suggest.

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Quantum Field Theory, AI, and the Gravity Problem

Priya Sharma1 month ago

AI. Priya Sharma1 month ago

Quantum Field Theory, AI, and the Gravity Problem

Physicist Ross Jenkinson explains how quantum computing and AI could unlock the biggest unsolved problem in theoretical physics: reconciling quantum theory with gravity.

Google AI Teaches Quantum Computers to Learn From Errors

Marcus Chen-Ramirez1 month ago

AI. Marcus Chen-Ramirez1 month ago

Google AI Teaches Quantum Computers to Learn From Errors

Google researchers have built an AI system that keeps quantum computers calibrated mid-computation. Here's what that actually means—and why it matters.

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The Quantum Fourier Transform Explained

Nadia Marchetti1 month ago

AI. Nadia Marchetti1 month ago

The Quantum Fourier Transform Explained

Dr. Katie McCormick's Qiskit breakdown of the quantum Fourier transform reveals the strange mathematical object powering Shor's algorithm and quantum phase estimation.

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Quantum Computing Basics: Qubits, Gates, and Qiskit

Dev Kapoor2 months ago

AI. Dev Kapoor2 months ago

Quantum Computing Basics: Qubits, Gates, and Qiskit

Dr. Katie McCormick's Qiskit primer walks beginners through qubits, superposition, entanglement, and running real circuits on IBM quantum hardware.

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Microsoft Majorana 2 Quantum Chip: Claims and Questions

Samira Barnes3 months ago

AI. Samira Barnes3 months ago

Microsoft Majorana 2 Quantum Chip: Claims and Questions

Microsoft says its Majorana 2 chip is 1,000x more reliable. But the regulatory and verification questions around that claim deserve equal attention.

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Quantum Gates Explained: What Encryption's Future Hinges On

Rachel "Rach" Kovacs3 months ago

AI. Rachel "Rach" Kovacs3 months ago

Quantum Gates Explained: What Encryption's Future Hinges On

Hadamard, CNOT, T gate — the quantum circuits that could eventually crack RSA encryption, explained clearly for security-minded readers.

A glowing red quantum computer tower against a dark background with a graph showing "Privacy Ends Here" escalating toward…

Q-Day: What Quantum Computing Means for Encryption

Priya Sharma3 months ago

AI. Priya Sharma3 months ago

Q-Day: What Quantum Computing Means for Encryption

Quantum computers may crack modern encryption within five years. Here's what Q-Day actually means, how close we are, and what can be done about it.

A woman in a red jacket appears concerned next to a glowing golden quantum computer structure, with "How Dangerous Is It?"…

Quantum Computing Finally Found Its Killer App: Breaking Stuff

Mike Sullivan5 months ago

AI. Mike Sullivan5 months ago

Quantum Computing Finally Found Its Killer App: Breaking Stuff

Google just moved up the timeline for quantum computers to break encryption to 2029. After decades of promises, code-breaking is what quantum actually does.