Quantum Computing: Fundamentals and Interference Mechanics
Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational theory and hardware architecture, leveraging subatomic phenomena to process complex information beyond the limits of classical supercomputers. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental principles governing quantum computing, contrasts its architecture with classical paradigms, outlines modern hardware implementations, and explores real-world applications. Furthermore, this paper presents a mathematical exposition of quantum interference, detailing the mechanics of constructive and destructive amplitude adjustments that power quantum algorithms.
Authors
- Chinnaraji Annamalai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0992-2584)
Institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2026-11-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2026-w4g43
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
- Type
- preprint