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m3kw9 ◴[] No.42198056[source]
Been trying for the longest time, I still don’t understand how quantum computing work. It’s always something-something tries all possible combinations and viola, your answer.
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benchmarkist ◴[] No.42198114[source]
Every quantum algorithm is a unitary operation in a Hilbert space. If you want to understand the theory then you will have to do the actual work of learning about Hilbert spaces and unitary operators.
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gaze ◴[] No.42201533[source]
Thoroughly unhelpful response. There’s a number of analogies available.
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1. benchmarkist ◴[] No.42201685[source]
I recommend you list them instead of telling random strangers about the helpfulness of their responses.