quantum logic gate

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quantum logic gate (plural quantum logic gates)

  1. (quantum computing) Synonym of quantum gate
    • 1997 February 18, George Johnson, “Quantum Theorists Trying to Surpass Digital Computing”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      So far, experimenters have managed to make single quantum logic gates. Factoring a 300-digit number would require stringing together thousands of gates, and even quantum computing's most enthusiastic supporters admit that such a goal is exceedingly daunting.