Quantum computing is a type of computation that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike classical computers that use bits as the smallest unit of data (which can be either 0 or 1), quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits. Qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously due to a property called superposition, allowing them to perform many calculations at once. Additionally, qubits can be entangled, meaning the state of one qubit is directly related to the state of another, regardless of the distance between them. This entanglement enables quantum computers to solve complex problems more efficiently than classical computers, particularly in areas such as cryptography, optimization, and simulation of quantum systems. Quantum computing is still in the experimental stage, but it has the potential to revolutionize various fields by processing and analyzing vast amounts of data at unprecedented speeds.
HOBOKEN, N.J. – In a significant advancement for quantum technologies, Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), publicly traded on Nasdaq as QUBT, has secured a crucial contract with NASA's Goddard Space Flight…