A calculation solved in 200 seconds by a quantom computer was estimated to take up to 10 000 years to solve for a high end pc. In theory a quantom computer could use the public key to crack the private key in no time.
-Quantum physics describes the behavior of atoms, and fundamental particles like electrons and photons. A quantum computer operates by controlling the behavior of these particles. Bits are the smallest units of information in traditional computers. Quantum computers use qubits, which can also be set simultaneously to one of two values, providing superior computing power. To visualize the difference, think of flipping a coin versus spinning it. This unpredictability is called superposition, which can be measured by electron motion and direction. Unlike bits, qubits are manipulated using quantum mechanics for data transfers, and not for data storage.
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