Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum mechanics to process information. Traditional computers, called classical computers, use bits to represent information, where each bit is either a 0 or a 1. In contrast, a quantum computer uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can represent both 0 and 1 at the same time, a phenomenon known as superposition.
This property of qubits allows quantum computers to perform certain calculations much faster than classical computers. Additionally, quantum computers can use another property of qubits called entanglement, where the state of one qubit affects the state of another, even if they are separated by large distances.
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize industries like drug discovery, cryptography, and financial modeling. However, building a practical quantum computer is still a significant challenge, and current quantum computers are limited in their capabilities.
