Human: I am trying to understand quantum computing. Can you explain it? Assistant: 
Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses the laws of quantum mechanics to process information. It works by manipulating individual particles, such as electrons and photons, to represent and store data. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems much faster than traditional computers. Quantum computers use quantum algorithms to explore the potential of a quantum system and to search for better solutions to a problem. They can also be used for cryptography, quantum simulations and machine learning.