Quantum computing is the use of quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform computation. This technology is exponentially more powerful than classical computing and holds the promise to solutions to problems heretofore unsolvable by classical computing.
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IBM
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D-wave Systems Inc.
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Microsoft
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Northrop Grumman
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Intel
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Google (Alphabet)
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United States of America
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Toshiba
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Rigetti & Co., Inc.
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| Categorization and Classification | Patents and Published Applications |
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| 4149 | |
| 1283 Computational models , 611 Basic Electric Elements , 387 Electrical processor , 213 Basic Electronic Circuitry , 108 Optics , 94 Measuring; Testing , 70 Information Storage , 29 Business methods , 20 Crystal Growth , 16 Other Techniques , 16 Data handling , 8 Optical processor , 8 Control; Regulate , 8 Organic Chemistry , 8 Medicine/Hygiene , 7 Photography; Cinematography; Holography , 7 Inorganic Chemistry , 7 Physical or Chemical Processes or Apparatus in General , 6 Nuclear Physics; Nuclear Engineering , 5 Musical instruments; Acoustics , 4 Sports; Games; Amusements , 3 Information And Communication Technology [Ict] Specially Adapted for Specific Application Fields , 3 Image processing , 3 Alloys , 2 Education; Cryptography; Display; Advertising; Seals , 2 Dyes; Paints , 2 Engines; Pumps , 1 Signalling , 1 Checking-Devices | |
| 1217 | |
| 595 Superconductors , 209 Optical computing , 156 General , 86 Spin-Based Qubits , 76 Quantum dots , 67 Ion traps , 28 Topological | |
