quantum computing
[ˈkwɒntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ]
nounfemininepl: computações quânticas
computação quântica
1. A type of computing that uses quantum bits (qubits) and quantum mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to process information, potentially solving complex problems faster than classical computers
Quantum computing could revolutionize cryptography and drug discovery.
A computação quântica poderia revolucionar a criptografia e a descoberta de medicamentos.
2. The branch of computer science and physics that develops and studies quantum computers and their applications
Researchers in quantum computing are working on error correction techniques.
Pesquisadores em computação quântica estão trabalhando em técnicas de correção de erros.
Quantum computing is a rapidly growing field in both Brazil and the USA, with significant investment from tech companies and government institutions. In Brazil, the term 'computação quântica' is used primarily in academic and professional tech contexts. In the USA, 'quantum computing' has become mainstream in tech discourse, with companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft actively developing quantum computers. The term has also entered popular culture and business language.
Related Idioms & Phrases
quantum leap (salto quântico) - a sudden, significant advance or improvement
think quantum (pensar quântico) - to think in terms of quantum possibilities and probabilities
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