Alex Waldherr

What is quantum computing?

What if a computer could exist in multiple states at once? Discover how quantum mechanics is powering a new generation of problem-solving.

What is quantum computing?
#1about 3 minutes

Understanding quantum states and superposition

Quantum systems have discrete energy levels, and a qubit can exist in a combination of these states, known as superposition, until it is measured.

#2about 3 minutes

Visualizing qubits and quantum gates as matrices

A qubit's state can be represented as a vector on the Bloch sphere, and quantum gates are matrices that perform operations like rotations or flips.

#3about 5 minutes

A live demo building a basic quantum circuit

Learn how to use frameworks like IBM's Qiskit to build a circuit, apply gates, entangle qubits, and measure the probabilistic results on a simulator.

#4about 2 minutes

Understanding advanced quantum algorithms and subroutines

Subroutines like the Quantum Fourier Transform and phase estimation are building blocks for powerful algorithms like Shor's algorithm for factoring.

#5about 2 minutes

An overview of different quantum hardware types

Explore the physical implementations of quantum computers, including systems based on NMR, superconducting circuits, and linear optics using photons.

#6about 2 minutes

Engineering challenges and building a quantum computer

Building quantum computers involves significant challenges like transpiling circuits for specific hardware, managing heat, and maintaining quantum states.

#7about 3 minutes

The interdisciplinary nature of quantum computing

Quantum computing is an interdisciplinary field that draws on chemistry, physics, and even biology to solve complex problems and model natural phenomena.

#8about 4 minutes

Q&A on the future and applications of quantum

The Q&A session addresses whether quantum computing is an evolution or revolution, its advantages for certain problems, and how to get started in the field.

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Exploring the IBM quantum computing platform
09:50 MIN

Exploring the IBM quantum computing platform

Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics

Key players and platforms in quantum computing
22:23 MIN

Key players and platforms in quantum computing

Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics

A brief history of quantum hardware development
06:32 MIN

A brief history of quantum hardware development

Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development

The future of quantum hardware and learning resources
26:44 MIN

The future of quantum hardware and learning resources

Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics

How to program quantum computers using circuit models
12:58 MIN

How to program quantum computers using circuit models

Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development

Q&A on machine learning and qubit interaction
39:50 MIN

Q&A on machine learning and qubit interaction

Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics

Understanding the fundamentals of quantum computing
00:03 MIN

Understanding the fundamentals of quantum computing

Quantum computing for developers: Solving optimization problems with Qiskit

Practical resources for starting your quantum journey
17:19 MIN

Practical resources for starting your quantum journey

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