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Ancilla bit

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An ancilla bit, in the context of quantum computing, refers to an additional qubit that is used to assist in computations but is not part of the main input or output of the quantum algorithm. Ancilla bits serve several purposes, such as: 1. **Facilitating Quantum Gates**: Ancilla bits can help in implementing certain quantum gates or operations that may be difficult to perform directly on the main qubits.

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