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“Every physical system registers information, and just by evolving in time, by doing its thing, it changes that information, transforms that information, or, if you like, processes that information.”

Quote by Seth Lloyd

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Seth Lloyd is a renowned physicist and a pioneer in the field of quantum computing. Born on August 2, 1960, he currently holds the position of Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Lloyd's research focuses on quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum information theory, and his work has had a profound impact on modern physics and computer science. more

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