Quantum technologies: what is it?

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Javier Aizpurua
DIPC, Ikerbasque, BasQ

When

2024/12/18
19:00

Place

Bidebarrieta Library (Bilbao)

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In recent years there have been several advances in the field of quantum technology. One example is the quantum supercomputer that IBM will install next year in San Sebastian as part of the Basque Quantum project promoted by the Basque Government and the three provincial councils of Vizcaya, Gipuzkoa and Alava.

Such a tool can solve problems that until now were thought to be unsolvable. In other words, what was impossible to do with traditional computers will now be possible. The main characteristic of quantum computing is that, instead of being based on bits, it works in qubits. This allows computers to work with information with much more agility and this can open several doors. In fact, quantum technologies can have a great impact in different areas. For example, it will be possible to design new materials, create specific drugs or improve the optimization of research.

Javier Aizpurua, director of the Basque Quantum (BasQ) initiative and Ikerbasque professor at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) will talk about this in the conference “Quantum technology: what is it?

In a simple and close language Aizpurua will describe the basics of quantum computing and explain the effects of this technology. It will be in a new edition of the Scientific Bidebarrieta cycle, organized by the Chair of Scientific Culture of the University of the Basque Country and the Bidebarrieta Library.

The talk will take place on December 18, at the Bidebarrieta Library, at 19:00 pm. Admission will be free until full capacity is reached and it will also be available via streaming on the Kulturgunea channel.