Quantum computing's age of discovery

Pedro Lopes, PhD

In the past 10 years we have seen quantum computing transform from a theoretical dream with small experimental demonstrations into a diverse technological field, with several architectural approaches to operating qubits. In this colloquium we will present a perspective overview of different approaches to quantum computing, including their challenges on applicability and the distinction between analog, NISQ, and fault tolerant quantum computing. We will then take an optimistic view covering examples where quantum computing has been used as a tool for not only partial reproduction of knowledge or proof of concept, but rather as a tool for discovery for quantum dynamic phenomena, suggesting that the age where this technology is impacting science and physics has already started.

A biased perspective towards results with neutral-atom technologies should be expected given the speaker's expertise.

To participate in this event virtually via Zoom, go to https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/97226815732.