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quantum system

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noun

  1. a theoretical or actual system based on quantum physics, as a supercomputer.


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These atoms serve as the basic units of information in a quantum system, called quantum bits or qubits.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Rigetti Computing: After a monthslong delay, Rigetti released its largest quantum system to date in April.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

To resolve this, scientists usually propose that when a quantum system is measured or interacts with an observer, its wavefunction collapses into a single outcome.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

This means a quantum system can appear memoryless in one description but show clear signs of memory in another.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

He also flagged the company’s “higher coherence times,” meaning that its quantum system can stay in its quantum state longer.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

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