What is a quantum processing unit (QPU)? One of the core components of a quantum computer is the quantum processing unit (QPU) or quantum processor. Instead of binary bits used in classical computing, quantum computers use quantum bits--- or qubits for short. These qubits are subatomic particles that can use the properties of quantum mechanics to represent and process vast amounts of ...

  It's a Radical Take on a Basic Car Part We're not talking about some kind of mass-market unicycle here--- I feel like we have to get that out of the way first. But Hyundai's Uni Wheel concept is pretty neat. It represents a unique approach to a fundamental component that's in both gasoline and electric cars. Let's crash through context quickly: Most modern ...

  Frequency Hopping: Hedy Lamarr's invention of frequency hopping was a groundbreaking contribution to the field of wireless communications. Frequency hopping is a technique that allows a signal to switch between different frequencies in a random or predetermined pattern, making it harder for an enemy to jam or intercept the signal. This technique is widely used in modern ...