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post-quantum

Adjective

Meaning

Existing in the hypothetical time period after the development of powerful quantum computers.
As research continues on quantum computers, we are quickly approaching the post-quantum age.

Suitable for the post-quantum age; quantum-resistant.
Cryptographers are at work developing post-quantum algorithms for the future.

(rare) Beyond quantum physics.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Other standards organizations ramping up post-quantum efforts include ETSI, ISO and ANSI. Source: Internet

Microsoft has even had a companion research project focused on cryptography and security in a post-quantum world, and has participated in industrywide efforts to prepare quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms. Source: Internet

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