Lecture 7: Hardwares for Quantum Computing

Lecture 7: Hardwares for Quantum Computing#

Overview

This is a placeholder for the Guest Lecture. It will be populated in due time with necessary prerequisits, and supplementary content on Quantum Hardwares.

About the Guest#

The Speaker: Dr. Stefan Seegerer

BIO: Dr. Stefan Seegerer is the Head of Product, Quantum Platform at IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers.

URL: Dr. Stefan Seegerer

Affiliation and activities

Head of Product, Quantum Platform, IQM Quantum Computers

In his role at IQM, he helps define how people interact and work with quantum computers. As an experienced educator, he has conducted more than 100 workshops and talks and designed a variety of teaching and learning materials in the field of quantum computing and artificial intelligence such as IQM Academy. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded AI Newcomer in 2021 by the German Computer Science Society and the German Ministry of Science and Education and the Balzert award for his contributions to computing education.

Summary of lecture#

Summary

We will explore together what makes up a superconducting quantum computer, how a superconducting quantum computer works, and how it’s controlled (via microwave pulses). As we will be using a superconducting quantum computer during the session, please make sure to create an account for IQM Resonance ahead of the session using this link:

https://resonance.meetiqm.com/sign-up/ichec

References#

References

Links:

Sign up for Resonance: https://resonance.meetiqm.com/sign-up/ichec

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