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How to Program a Quantum Computer: The Power of Entanglement and Superposition

Quantum entanglement is one of science’s most mysterious and fascinating discoveries proof that the universe may be deeply interconnected. When two particles are created together, they share a single quantum state, mirroring each other instantly no matter the distance, even across light-years. Albert Einstein called it “spooky action at a distance,” yet countless experiments have confirmed it’s real. This phenomenon seems to ignore the speed of light, hinting that space itself might not be what