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Dr. Suzanne Gildert
This event took place on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 5:30 PM in Hackerman B17.
Dr. Suzanne Gildert
Director of Applications
D-Wave Systems Inc.
Why the world needs quantum computing
Abstract:
Quantum computing is a revolutionary new breakthrough in technology. This talk will describe what quantum computing is, and how it uses our deepest understanding of the universe to provide a new type of computational advantage. I'll discuss ways in which quantum computers are beginning to be used in the world, in applications such as finance, medical diagnosis, intelligent games, genomics and University research. We'll go inside a quantum computer to see how the technology is radically different to other types of computing architecture, discuss how programming quantum computers can result in smarter applications, and explore ways in which you can get involved with this new computing revolution.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Suzanne Gildert is an experimental physicist and applications developer at D-Wave Systems Inc., a company focused on building quantum computing systems and quantum software. Her work uses algorithms implemented with superconducting circuits to solve real world problems in artificial intelligence and optimization. Suzanne obtained PhD and MSci degree from The University of Birmingham UK, focusing on the areas of experimental quantum device physics and superconductivity. Suzanne has a wide range of interests including artwork, philosophy, writing and entrepreneurship.
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