Post-quantum

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Existing in the hypothetical time period after the development of powerful quantum computers. not-comparable

    "As research continues on quantum computers, we are quickly approaching the post-quantum age."

  2. 2
    Existing in the hypothetical time period after the development of powerful quantum computers.; Suitable for the post-quantum age; quantum-resistant. not-comparable

    "Cryptographers are at work developing post-quantum algorithms for the future."

  3. 3
    Beyond quantum physics. not-comparable, rare

    "Marti took us to the Laboratory of Human Evolution, a small library of Mothernalia containing books about quantum and pseudo-quantum and post-quantum science, several copies of Rupert Sheldrake, the nine volumes of the Agenda (Mother's diaries) out on loan, nine tapes of Mother's edited conversations in both French and English."

Example

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"As research continues on quantum computers, we are quickly approaching the post-quantum age."

Etymology

From post- (“after, later”) + quantum.

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