Colloquium: Dr. Barry Sanders, University of Calgary
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 · 3:30 - 4:30 PM
TITLE: Building a Quantum Computer
ABSTRACT: Quantum computing has evolved from intriguing concept 35 years ago to buzzing commercial endeavor today. I explain the purpose of a quantum computer, how it would work, different types of quantum computing approaches, and various media from photons to superconducting circuits to ions for realizing a functioning quantum computer.