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Quantum computing exploits the quantum mechanical nature of matter to exist in multiple possible states simultaneously. Building up on the digital binary logic of bits, quantum computing is built on the basis of interacting two-level quantum systems or ‘qubits’ that follow the laws of quantum mechanics. Addressability of the quantum system and its fragility to fidelity are the major issues of concern, which if addressed appropriately, will enable this new approach to revolutionize the present form of computing.
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Debabrata Goswami is at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, where he explores the applications of ultrafast shaped pulses to bio-imaging, coherent control, high-speed communication and quantum computing.
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Goswami, D. Quantum computation with ultrafast laser pulse shaping. Reson 10, 8–14 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02895790
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02895790