Computers 2.0: How quantum physics is being used to build the computers of the future
You use computers in almost every aspect of your life. Scientists today are working on a new and completely different type of computer called a quantum computer. Based on the subatomic laws of quantum physics, a quantum computer is projected to be vastly more powerful than even the best supercomputer today. This session will explore how scientists are using quantum physics to build quantum computers. It’ll also explore how they plan to use them to help solve global challenges such as climate change, transportation, and improving healthcare.
About the Speaker
Dr. Damian Pope – Outreach Scientist
Dr. Damian Pope studied theoretical physics at the University of Queensland, Australia and obtained his PhD in 2002. His research was in the area of quantum information, the study of innovative, new technologies based on the laws of quantum physics. He also did research in quantum foundations, the study of quantum physics ultimately means at a physical level. After his PhD, he continued research as postdoctoral researcher, also in Australia. In 2005, he left research to take up his current position in outreach and education at Perimeter Institute. This involves working on a wide range of projects such as creating educational videos, running workshops for students and teachers and giving talks to the general public. As part of Perimeter’s Educational Outreach team, he has helped create free resources for teachers that are being used by teachers in over 130 countries. He is a facilitator at Perimeter’s Einstein Plus teacher camp held at Perimeter every July. He has led the creation of online enrichment courses for teachers in quantum physics and has a deep passion for communicating physics with the wider community.
Presented by the Perimeter Institute