Introduction to Qubits

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What is a qubit?

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A qubit (quantum bit) is the fundamental unit of quantum information in quantum computing.

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How does a qubit differ from a classical bit?

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Unlike a classical bit, which can only exist in one of two states (0 or 1), a qubit can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously.

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What advantage do qubits provide in quantum computing?

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Qubits enable quantum computers to process complex computations more efficiently than classical systems for certain tasks.

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How is a qubit's state mathematically represented?

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A qubit's state is represented as |ψ⟩ = a|0⟩ + b|1⟩.

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What do the symbols a and b represent in the qubit state representation?

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The symbols a and b are complex numbers.

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What is the condition that a and b must satisfy in the context of qubits?

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The condition is |a|² + |b|² = 1, ensuring that the probabilities of measuring the qubit in either state sum to 1.