Do you know what is a QUBIT?
It is not a bit of the queue! But it is definitely in the queue to revolutionize quantum computing!
In his latest Novel called the Ayodhya Alliance by Ashwin Sanghi; they tell about this revolutionary concept of QUBIT!
Of course for most physicists and for many computer nerds it is old news! But for common folk like us it is something new and exciting!
So lets gets back to the QUBIT in a bit!
A qubit (short for quantum bit!) is the fundamental unit of quantum information, serving as the quantum counterpart to a classical bit.
Unlike classical bits, which can only represent a 0 or a 1, a qubit can exist in a superposition, meaning it can be a 0, a 1, or a combination of both simultaneously until measured.
This quantum phenomenon, along with entanglement, allows quantum computers to process information with exponentially greater complexity, enabling them to solve specific problems that are intractable for even the most powerful classical supercomputers!
Qubits are physically realized through various two-state quantum systems, such as the spin of an electron, the polarization of a photon, or the energy levels of trapped ions or superconducting circuits.
Without getting technical which really goes over my head! There are some key characteristics of the QUBITS…
One is called the Superposition where a qubit can be in a combination of both its basis states (0 and 1) at the same time.
Another property is called the entanglement which is when two or more qubits become entangled, their fates are linked, even when separated by large distances. Measuring the state of one entangled qubit instantly influences the state of the others, a property crucial for advanced quantum computations!
All these properties are important because of the exponential growth in information since as the number of qubits increases, the amount of information they can represent grows exponentially. For instance, while two classical bits can represent one of four states, two qubits can be in a superposition of all four states simultaneously!
These unique properties of qubits enable quantum computers to perform calculations that are impossible for classical computers. They hold the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine, materials science, artificial intelligence, and cryptography! Now that is huge BIT!
Huge is also the contributions of Keshava Parasaran!
Now put your eyes to the shut down mode and sleep!
SHubh Ratri!
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