quantum circuit element
nounUK /ˈkwɒntəm ˈsɜːkɪt ˈɛlɪmənt/
US /ˈkwɑːntəm ˈsɜːrkɪt ˈɛləmənt/
A tiny building block in a quantum computer that helps it do very fast math.
The scientist placed each quantum circuit element carefully on the chip.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A basic part of a circuit that uses quantum effects, like a superconducting loop.
The lab tested a new quantum circuit element made of superconducting metal.
3. A symbol in a quantum circuit diagram that shows one operation.
Each box in the drawing is a quantum circuit element representing a gate.
4. A hardware piece designed to store or move quantum information.
Engineers improved the quantum circuit element to keep qubits stable longer.