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quantum bit

quantum bit noun: a normalized linear combination of an up state and a down state of, for example, the spin of an electron.

Noun

quantum bit (plural quantum bits)

  1. A normalized linear combination of an up state and a down state of, for example, the spin of an electron.
    Synonyms:
    qubit

Synonyms of quantum bit

Forms of quantum bit

pluralquantum bits

Words formed from quantum bit

  • ⇒ qu-

Questions about quantum bit

What does quantum bit mean?
Quantum bit means a normalized linear combination of an up state and a down state of, for example, the spin of an electron.
What part of speech is quantum bit?
Quantum bit is a noun.
What is the plural of quantum bit?
The plural of quantum bit is quantum bits.

Words near quantum bit in the dictionary

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