Bits to Qubits: An Overview of Quantum Computing

The advent of computers has significantly diminished the need for manual computation. As technology has evolved, it has led to the creation of classical computers with high performance, throughput, and memory capacity. Classical computers store data in binary format, using bits that can either be 0 or 1, typically represented by low and high voltage levels, respectively. While effective, this method sometimes demands considerable resources for certain computations. In contrast, quantum computers represent the cutting edge of computing technology. They utilize quantum bits or qubits, which exploit quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement, allowing for more efficient problem-solving. This paper presents a simplified overview of the core concepts of quantum computing.