Updated: May 11, 2024
Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations. In traditional computing, information is stored in bits, which can have a value of either 0 or 1. In quantum computing, information is stored in quantum bits, or qubits, which can be in a state of 0, 1, or both at the same time.
This property of qubits allows quantum computers to perform certain types of calculations much faster than traditional computers. For example, quantum computers can factor large numbers into their prime factors much more quickly than classical computers, which is an important component of encryption.
However, quantum computing is still in its early stages of development and it remains a complex and challenging field.