quantum computing
nounUK /ˈkwɒntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˈkwɑːntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
A special kind of computing that uses tiny particles to solve hard puzzles much faster than normal computers.
Scientists hope quantum computing will help us discover new medicines.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The study of how to build and use computers that work with quantum physics.
She is studying quantum computing at university.
3. A field of computer science focused on quantum algorithms and hardware.
The conference covered the latest advances in quantum computing.
4. The use of quantum mechanical effects to perform calculations.
Quantum computing could change how we keep secrets online.