Quantum Computer Emulator on Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) processor

Topic: Quantum Computer Emulator on Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) processor
Speaker: Bonga Njamela, Research Intern at IBM Research, Electrical Engineering Student at UCT

📅 Date: 21 May 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:00 SAST
📍 Venue:
In-person: 47 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg IBM Research Africa (Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct)
Online: [https://ibm.biz/ibm-q-meetup](https://ibm.biz/ibm-q- meetup)

Quantum Meetup: Quantum Computer Emulator on FPGA processor
Join us for an exciting session exploring how classical hardware can be used to emulate quantum computing operations. This talk will dive into a project that models key quantum subsystems, such as Qubit Initialization, Flying Qubit Detection, and Quantum Algorithm Emulation—on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), with a special focus on implementing the Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT) and hardware constraints.

You’ll learn how logic units (LUTs) and digital signal processing blocks (DSP slices) are leveraged to simulate quantum algorithms, and how constraints like the no-cloning theorem are addressed using protocols like quantum teleportation. The work bridges quantum principles and hardware implementation, offering practical insights for both classical engineers and quantum researchers.

Who should attend?
This seminar is perfect for students, researchers, and professionals working in or curious about quantum computing, machine learning, embedded systems and electrical engineering. Whether you're just starting out in quantum technologies or already conducting research in the field, you'll gain practical insights into how classical hardware can be used to emulate quantum logic and what that means for the future of computation.