qubit

unit of quantum information, analogous to the classical bit
Intangible unit_of_information Q378201
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds

qubit

Summary

qubit is an unit of information[1]. qubit ranks in the top 5% of unit_of_information entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,380 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • qubit's instance of is recorded as unit of information[3].
  • qubit's measured physical quantity is recorded as quantum information[4].
  • bit is named after qubit[5].
  • qubit is a type of quantity[6].
  • qubit is used for quantum computer[7].
  • qubit's Commons category is recorded as Qubit[8].
  • qubit's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[9].

Body

Definition and Type

qubit's instance of is recorded as unit of information[3]. qubit is a type of quantity[6].

Origins

bit is named after qubit[5].

Use and Application

qubit is used for quantum computer[7].

Influence

Things named for qubit include qutrit[10], an unit of measurement[11].

Why It Matters

qubit ranks in the top 5% of unit_of_information entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,380 views/month).[2] qubit has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] qubit is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]

Entities named for qubit include qutrit[10], an unit of measurement[11].

📑 Cite this page

Use these citations when quoting this entity in research, articles, AI prompts, or wherever provenance matters. We aggregate Wikidata + Wikipedia + authoritative open-data sources; the stitched, scored, cross-referenced view is what 4ort.xyz contributes.

APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). qubit. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/qubit
MLA “qubit.” 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph, 4ort.xyz, 3 May. 2026, https://4ort.xyz/entity/qubit.
BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_qubit_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{qubit}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/qubit}, note = {Accessed: 2026-05-03}}
LLM prompt According to 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph (aggregator of Wikidata, Wikipedia, and authoritative open-data sources): qubit — https://4ort.xyz/entity/qubit (retrieved 2026-05-03)

Canonical URL: https://4ort.xyz/entity/qubit · Last refreshed:

Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 12d ago · Stuchalk · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has use quantum computer
    Measured physical quantity quantum information
    Named after
    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Mathematics
    + 8 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P2370]]: 1"
Live feed via Wikidata EventStreams. New edits appear within minutes of being made on Wikidata.