Physics of Quantum Computing Principles

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What is the primary challenge in quantum computing that is addressed by the concept of decoherence?

  • Achieving efficient quantum algorithms
  • Performing reliable quantum measurements
  • Designing effective quantum hardware platforms
  • Maintaining the coherence of quantum systems (correct)

How does quantum interference affect the outcome of quantum computations?

  • It determines the probabilities of measurement outcomes
  • It enhances the computational power of quantum algorithms (correct)
  • It introduces errors and noise into the computation
  • It causes the collapse of qubit superpositions

What is the key characteristic of quantum measurement that distinguishes it from classical measurement?

  • The outcome is independent of the quantum state
  • The outcome is deterministic
  • The outcome is repeatable
  • The outcome is probabilistic (correct)

Which of the following quantum hardware platforms leverages topological properties for qubit manipulation and measurement?

<p>Topological qubits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the build plate in a 3D printing system?

<p>To serve as the surface on which the object is printed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In classical computing, bits can represent which of the following states?

<p>Only 0 or 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between classical and quantum bits (qubits) in terms of the states they can represent?

<p>Qubits can represent a superposition of 0 and 1 states simultaneously, while classical bits can only represent 0 or 1. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quantum gates in quantum computing?

<p>Quantum gates are used to manipulate the quantum states of qubits, enabling operations like superposition and entanglement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a quantum algorithm that can solve a problem more efficiently than classical algorithms?

<p>Shor's algorithm for integer factorization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of entanglement in quantum computing?

<p>Entanglement allows qubits to be processed in parallel, leading to exponential processing power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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