Quantum computing Definition and 253 Threads

I've been asked to take part in a project invloving reasearch into Q.C I've basically got to investigate algorithms and i was wondering which are the main algorithms that have been devloped? So far I have Shor's factoring, Grover's searching and Discrete Logarithm algorithms.. Are there any...

What is the best major for someone who wants to get into the field of quantum computing research? Right now I'm a sophmore doing Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Is this the right path? Do I need to specialize in a master's degree program or somthing of the sort...

This is probably not the best site to get scientific information from, but still: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/quantum-computer1.htm I don't understand the final bit - how does entanglement allow scientists to know the value of the qubits? I can understand how it could allow them to...