Re: OT: Quantum Computing -- NOT

From: Franklin Wayne Poley (culturex@vcn.bc.ca)
Date: Sun Aug 13 2000 - 10:24:56 MDT


On Sat, 12 Aug 2000, Ken Clements wrote:

> solve problems that require more than polynomial time.
>
> Bottom Line -- No superposition, no quantum computer.

Could you please explain "more than polynomial time" and
"superposition" for us laymen?
FWP

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