The state and impact of quantum computing
Event Start:
2026-02-06T10:00:00
Event End:
2026-02-06T11:30:00
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Abstract:
Despite nearly three decades of intensive worldwide research and substantial investment, large-scale universal quantum computers capable of solving hard computational problems remain elusive. However, significant progress has been made in developing special-purpose quantum information processors. These include quantum simulators—originally envisioned by Feynman to model complex quantum systems—and quantum annealers, designed to accelerate the solution of classical optimization problems.
Event Location:
Henry Angus Building (ANGU) Room 241 (2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z2)
Speaker:
Daniel Amihud Lidar, University of Southern California
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Event Start:
2026-02-06T10:00:00
Event End:
2026-02-06T11:30:00
The state and impact of quantum computing
Event Information:
Abstract:
Despite nearly three decades of intensive worldwide research and substantial investment, large-scale universal quantum computers capable of solving hard computational problems remain elusive. However, significant progress has been made in developing special-purpose quantum information processors. These include quantum simulators—originally envisioned by Feynman to model complex quantum systems—and quantum annealers, designed to accelerate the solution of classical optimization problems.
Event Location:
Henry Angus Building (ANGU) Room 241 (2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z2)