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Why Should I Care about Quantum Computing?

Why Should I Care about Quantum Computing?

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‘Quantum computing’ is a phrase used more frequently in national security conversations these days. What does it mean?  In its simplest definition, quantum computing involves the behavior of sub-atomic particles in computing, which translates into a fundamentally different way computers can solve problems. 

Quantum computing is part of an emerging field known as Quantum Information Science, which seeks to leverage and apply the best knowledge of the sub-atomic world, (also referred to as Quantum Theory) to develop new techniques and technologies. 

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