Quantum computing

 Quantum computing is the technology that exploits the quantum nature of matter to perform computations at an exponentially higher speed than classical digital computers. Such devices represent a paradigm shift in information processing and quantum information science, similar to the role that transistor devices play in digital electronics.

Quantum computing is the next major frontier of computer science, with far-reaching implications to science and technology.
Quantum computers leverage the superpositioning and entanglement of elementary particles on a scale that is currently unimaginable. Learn more, while simultaneously checking out these great images we've assembled of this awesome technology.
Quantum computers are machines that use the properties of quantum mechanics to store and process information. They are promising candidates for solving problems that are intractable for classical computers in terms of their required resources. Quantum computing is a disruptive technology, whose impact is comparable to other technologies such as the steam engine (the first industrial revolution), electricity (the second industrial revolution), or personal computers, the internet and mobile phones (the third industrial revolution).
Quantum computing is the subfield of quantum information science dedicated to developing quantum computers. Quantum computers are predicted to be able to solve certain computational problems, such as integer factorization (which underlies RSA encryption), substantially faster than classical computers. The study of quantum computing is a subfield of quantum information science, which includes quantum cryptography and quantum communication.
Quantum computing is the future of parallel processing, with exponentially more power to tackle problems previously thought intractable. With the power of quantum computing, we'll one day be able to solve problems that once would have taken generations.
Quantum computers are expected to efficiently solve certain core problems that neither classical computers nor probabilistic and quantum simulation algorithms can easily solve.
Quantum computers are very different from traditional computers. If you're new to the subject, a quick introduction to how they work is available in our overview. Shor's algorithm provides an exponential speedup for certain problems, such as integer factorization