Re: quantum computing

[Aiviet Nguyen <aiviet@cat.syr.edu>]

Tell me how much you know about quantum mechanics ( elementary concepts 
of states, spins, quantum numbers,...) and how much about computing, then 
we can talk.
Cheers
Aiviet

On Tue, 8 Apr 1997, Ha Van Vu wrote:

> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Could anybody explain to me how a quantum computer works, and why it is 
> powerful (at least at thereotical level). Basic level concept is needed,
> since I am not clear what "quantum " means.
> 
> Thanks a lot.
> 
> Van
>