The Quantum Computer // Live Stream from Aarhus University

The microscopic world of atoms and molecules is described by quantum physics. The quantum world that quantum physics describes is very different from phenomena in our daily lives: for example, atomic particles seem to be in multiple places at once, and measurements on them always give random results.

Quantum physics revolutionized physics at the beginning of the 20th century and shook many physicists in their worldview, but its predictions have since been tested with great precision in all areas of physics and chemistry.

In this lecture, you will get an introduction to quantum physics and a range of existing technologies, as well as perspectives for revolutionary future technologies that work precisely because of the quantum physical behavior of atomic particles.

Both in Denmark and internationally, large sums of money have been invested since the 1990s in the race to develop and utilize quantum computers, which use atomic quantum states to calculate many numbers at the same time. In the lecture, you will hear how far we have come in the construction of quantum computers and what they will be used for when they become fully functional.

The lecture is part of Aarhus University's series of 'Public Lectures in Natural Sciences'.

The lecture will be live-streamed to Egtved Library. The live stream starts at 7 PM. Doors close at 6:45 PM.

Free admission. Just show up - no registration necessary.