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Quantum computing is not monolithic; rather, it encompasses various models and approaches for constructing and utilizing quantum computers.
Gate Model
The gate model, akin to the circuit model of classical computing, is the most commonly adopted framework for quantum computation. It employs quantum gates to manipulate qubits without measurement, forming a quantum algorithm that follows a specific sequence through which qubits are processed.
Adiabatic Quantum Computing
Adiabatic quantum computing leverages the principle that quantum systems tend towards their ground state, or lowest energy level. This model formulates problems in a way where the answer corresponds to this minimum energy state.