HLS Beyond Presents: New Developments in Quantum Computing

The development of quantum computers has seen rapid progress in recent years, with global players like Google, IBM and academic labs from Harvard and MIT competing to drive innovation. Amidst this race, multiple different platforms and techniques for achieving scalable, robust quantum computation have emerged. While it remains to be seen which technology will prevail, Harvard Professor Mikhail Lukin’s Group (Quantum Optics Laboratory) recently achieved a major breakthrough in the field. Along with MIT scientists, Lukin’s Lab is developing technologies based on ultracold neutral atoms. Come hear from lab members about the unique advantages and drawbacks of this platform, as well as one of the last remaining challenges towards scalable neutral-atom quantum computing, and how their recent work published in Nature Magazine on the continuous operation of a defect-free array of 3,000 qubits – a world record – addresses this challenge. Who doesn’t want to know more about where quantum technologies are going? Please join us for lunch and what will surely be a fascinating discussion. Registration Required.