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What sets Willow apart from conventional computing systems is its potential for performing parallel computations. Utilizing superposition, qubits can explore multiple possibilities at once. Theoretically, this could mean that quantum computers like Willow might not only process calculations in parallel but also explore a range of outcomes simultaneously, leading to the rapid identification of optimal solutions.
This notion aligns with the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which posits that every quantum event gives rise to branching timelines of outcomes. However, it remains a speculative claim that has been met with a mixture of intrigue and skepticism.