Superconducting Qubit

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.

Quantum Neural Network

Neural network architectures designed to run on quantum hardware, potentially offering computational advantages.

Topological Qubit

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

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.

A quantum computing approach that finds the lowest energy state of a system, useful for optimisation problems.

Using quantum mechanical effects to achieve measurement sensitivities beyond what classical sensors can achieve.

A quantum phenomenon where particles pass through energy barriers that would be impossible to overcome classically.

A phenomenon where two or more qubits become correlated such that the quantum state of one instantly influences the other regardless of distance.

The intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, using quantum systems to enhance learning algorithms.

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

The ability of quantum computers to evaluate multiple computational paths simultaneously through superposition.

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