Universal quantum computer

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In quantum mechanics, the universal quantum computer or universal quantum Turing machine (UQTM) is a theoretical machine that combines both Church-Turing and quantum principles.

Such computers were first proposed in a 1985 paper written by Oxford University physicist David Deutsch suggesting quantum gates could function in a similar fashion as traditional digital computing binary logic gates.

[edit] See also

• Universal quantum simulator
• Quantum circuit
• Timeline of quantum computing

[edit] External links

• Abstract of Deutsch's paper
• The quantum computer - history