1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): The broad simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
- Machine Learning (ML): A subset of AI that allows software systems to learn from data patterns and make predictions without being explicitly programmed.
2. Quantum Computing Basics
Quantum computers utilize the principles of quantum mechanics to process data at extreme speeds:
- Qubit (Quantum Bit): Unlike a standard binary bit (which is strictly 0 or 1), a qubit can represent 0, 1, or both states simultaneously.
- Superposition: The ability of a quantum system to exist in multiple states at the same time, expanding computation vectors.
- Entanglement: A link between qubits where the state of one instantly influences the state of another, enabling massive parallel calculations.