BusinessJuly 9, 2026
qubit
/ˈkjuːbɪt/
Definition
The fundamental unit of information in a quantum computer, analogous to a classical computer bit, which uses quantum states to perform complex calculations.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'quantum' and 'bit' (binary digit). It was coined by physicist Benjamin Schumacher in 1995 to describe the basic unit of quantum information.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the building blocks of Oratomic's quantum computers, highlighting that their new research might require fewer qubits than previously thought to achieve fault-tolerant processing.
Oratomic Raises $300 Million Series A
Read the full article ↗The Quantum Insider