Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Qubits are the basic units of information in quantum computing. They can exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing for parallel processing and potentially solving complex problems more efficiently.
Quantum computing, a field that uses qubits to perform computations based on principles of quantum mechanics.
量子纠缠 (liàngzǐ jiūěn): Quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where two or more qubits become correlated and share information instantaneously.
量子隧道效应 (liàngzǐ suìdào xiàoguò): Quantum tunneling effect, where particles can pass through barriers they would not normally be able to overcome in classical physics.