Quantum Neural Network

Quantum Supremacy

The demonstration that a quantum computer can solve a problem that no classical computer can solve in a feasible time.

Quantum Advantage

The practical ability of a quantum computer to solve real-world problems faster or better than classical computers.

Quantum Approximate Optimisation Algorithm

A hybrid algorithm designed to solve combinatorial optimisation problems on near-term quantum hardware.

Topological Qubit

A qubit design that encodes information in the topological properties of matter, offering inherent error protection.

Superconducting Qubit

A qubit implementation using superconducting circuits that exhibit quantum behaviour at extremely low temperatures.

Trapped Ion Qubit

A qubit implementation using individual ions confined by electromagnetic fields and manipulated by laser beams.

Cirq

Google's open-source framework for writing, manipulating, and running quantum circuits on quantum hardware and simulators.

The quantum mechanical analogue of a classical random walk, used as a building block for quantum algorithms.

The phenomenon where quantum probability amplitudes combine, allowing quantum algorithms to amplify correct answers and cancel wrong ones.

The fundamental unit of quantum information, capable of existing in a superposition of both 0 and 1 states simultaneously.

An algorithm designed to run on a quantum computer, potentially solving certain problems faster than classical algorithms.

Using quantum computers to model and simulate quantum systems that are intractable for classical computers.

A computing paradigm that uses quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement to process information exponentially faster for certain problems.

Quantum computing systems that can continue to operate correctly even in the presence of errors.

A basic quantum circuit operation that manipulates one or more qubits, analogous to logic gates in classical computing.

Neural Network

A computing system inspired by biological neural networks, consisting of interconnected nodes that process information in layers.