Discover the world of quantum physics and meet the remarkable technologies revolutionizing computing. This lecture explores the foundations of quantum mechanics – from the peculiar behavior of atomic particles to the profound questions this knowledge raises about reality itself.
Learn how quantum computers fundamentally differ from classical machines and what they can achieve in cryptography, pharmaceutical research, and optimization. The lecture traces both the historical development since quantum mechanics revolutionized physics in the early 20th century and the contemporary international effort – since the 1990s – to construct and implement practical quantum solutions. You will gain insight into where the development stands today and what revolutionary possibilities lie ahead when quantum computers become fully functional.
This is a live stream from Aarhus University as part of the "Public Science Lectures" series, a collaboration organized by the university together with hosts in several cities and supported by the Carlsberg Foundation. The event is free of charge.
