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The forum discussion centers around Greg Bernhardt's blog post titled "A Classical View of the Qubit." Participants express admiration for GG Stokes, who is credited with conceptualizing the Qubit prior to its formal naming. A link to Stokes' original 1852 paper is provided, highlighting its historical significance in quantum theory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing foundational contributions to modern quantum computing concepts.

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Greg Bernhardt submitted a new blog post

A Classical View of the Qubit
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Nice article. I never knew GG Stokes was such a visionary having described the Qubit before we put a name to it.
 
I added a link to an online source for Stokes' 1852 paper on the subject.
 

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