Quantum computers: what makes them different, what they enable, how to build
Details
Dear ACM Chicago Chapter Member,
We will be hosting one more meetup on February 25! We will meet at UIC Marekrspace 728 W. Roosevelt Rd., RRB
Chicago, IL, 60607.
If you prefer to attend virtually, you can join the Zoom webinar:
https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZFdzsFgRnWQEwhuvIk1Bw
Event details
Talk title: Quantum computers: what makes them different, what could they enable, and how would we build one?
Speaker: Prof. Lane Gunderman
Talk abstract:
While there is tremendous buzz around quantum computing, there's also a lot of misinformation around it too. I will discuss the foundational principles (some of which are possible classically!) which could enable more rapid solutions to particular problems, including drug and materials discoveries. Following this overview of what could be possible with quantum computers, I will briefly discuss various modalities that are being worked on, their current public progress, along with some of their challenges. I will then discuss some possibly exciting directions which may enable more exotic varieties of quantum computers while having reliable computation, which is more aligned with my own expertise.
Agenda (Central Time):
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM — Networking
- 6:00 – 6:05 PM — Introductions
- 6:05 – 6:45 PM — Talk
- 6:45 – 6:55 PM — Q&A
- 6:55 – 7:00 PM — Adjournment
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM — Networking
Refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
Hettie Dombrovskaya
ACM Chicago Chapter Communications Chair
