Quantum Computing

Definitions

1. A computing paradigm using quantum bits (qubits) that can exist in superposition (both 0 and 1 simultaneously) and entanglement (correlated across distance). Enables exponential speedups for specific problems: factoring (Shor's algorithm -- threatens RSA), search (Grover's algorithm), and quantum simulation. Current quantum computers are noisy and limited (NISQ era). Not faster for all problems.

   In plain English: Computers that use quantum physics to solve certain problems exponentially faster than regular computers, but only for specific types of tasks.

   Example: "Quantum computers won't make your web app faster -- they excel at specific problems like drug molecule simulation and breaking RSA encryption."

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