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Entangling gates are fundamental operations in quantum computing that create quantum entanglement between qubits. Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where the quantum states of two or more qubits become interdependent, such that the state of one qubit cannot be described independently of the state of the others. This property is crucial for many quantum algorithms and protocols.

There are several types of entangling gates, each with specific properties and applications. One of the most common is the Controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate, which flips the state of a target qubit if the control qubit is in the state |1⟩. The CNOT gate is a two-qubit gate that plays a vital role in quantum circuits, enabling the creation of entangled states and performing complex quantum operations.

Another important entangling gate is the Controlled-Z (CZ) gate, which applies a phase shift to the target qubit if the control qubit is in the state |1⟩. The CZ gate is often used in conjunction with other gates to implement more complex quantum operations. Both the CNOT and CZ gates are examples of two-qubit gates, but entangling gates can involve more than two qubits, such as the Toffoli gate, which is a three-qubit gate.

Entangling gates are essential for quantum error correction, quantum teleportation, and various quantum algorithms, including Shor's algorithm for factoring large numbers and Grover's algorithm for searching unsorted databases. The ability to create and manipulate entangled states is a key feature that distinguishes quantum computing from classical computing.