How is quantum entanglement used in quantum computing?

A quantum computer is, first and fundamentally, an analog computer. By "analog" I mean that it operates on a continuous quantity, as opposed to a quantity that can only have discrete values, suc…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [How is quantum entanglement used in quantum computing?]( Viktor T. Toth, IT pro, part-time physicist • [Answered October 9, 2021]( [A quantum computer is, first and fundamentally, an analog computer. By "analog" I mean that it operates on a continuous quantity, as opposed to a quantity that can only hav... Read more » [View] 31.6K [Upvote] 204](   [When did a background actor steal the show from a main character?]( AEWD22, Seen many actors over the years. • [Answered April 27]( [For my money, Will Smith was out of his depth in Enemy of the State (1998), every time he had a scene with this actor. The way Gene Hackman could steal scenes, he made it lo... 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