QuEra: advancing quantum computing with neutral atoms
Abstract: Recently, quantum computers have come to the forefront as a new paradigm of computing by taking advantage of quantum effects to attack computationally hard problems. Today's noisy intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) devices are growing and improving in performance, and are beginning to show promise certain applications in optimization, machine learning, and simulation fo quantum physics. In particular, neutral atom quantum computers have shown remarkable promise as a scalable quantum computing platform, and have been at the center stage of advancing technologies for error correction. This kind of computer uses individual atoms levitated by laser traps to realize a qubit in its electronic structure and execute quantum programs using ultra-stable lasers. This talk will present an outlook on our neutral-atom quantum computing tech and demonstrate how to begin writing your own quantum programs on QuEra’s cloud-accessible computer “Aquila”.
Bio: Pedro Lopes is QuEra Computing's Quantum Advocate. He works at the intersection of algorithm development, application contextualization, and education. He evaluates quantum computing applications across various industries, coordinates QuEra's user and executive education programs, and supports the development and coordination of research initiatives with universities and government entities. Pedro earned his PhD from Unicamp, Brazil's top technological university, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Institut Quantique at Université de Sherbrooke and the Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at UBC. His research focused on quantum phases of matter and fractionalized particles with potential applications in topological quantum computing. He later transitioned to research program management, overseeing Blusson QMI's grand challenge program from 2019-2020. Pedro joined QuEra Computing in 2021 and has been working in the quantum information space ever since.
Event Contact: Iam-Choon Khoo