Questions
- What is the fundamental unit of quantum information?
- Who is one of the pioneers of quantum computing?
- Name the phenomenon where particles become interconnected.
- Which type of qubit is used in many quantum computers?
- What is the main challenge in building practical quantum computers?
- Name the company that developed the quantum processor called Sycamore.
- What does “superposition” mean in quantum mechanics?
- Which field of science combines quantum physics and computing?
- Name the quantum algorithm that can factor large numbers efficiently.
- What is the potential impact of quantum computing on cryptography?
Answers
- Qubit
- Richard Feynman or David Deutsch
- Entanglement
- Superconducting qubits or trapped ions
- Decoherence and error correction
- A qubit can exist in multiple states simultaneously
- Quantum information science
- Shor’s algorithm
- Breaking traditional encryption algorithms (e.g., RSA)