Quantum computing

• is a different model of computing than classical computers (Turing machines)
• relies on quantum superposition ($\alpha|0\rangle+\beta|1\rangle$) and interference
• may solve problems that are impossible on classical supercomputers
• is a rapidly growing industry — major players like Google, IBM, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, ..., plus tons of startups
• is technologically very diverse:
  superconductors, semiconductors, trapped ions, photonics, and more

Standard GATE MODEL of quantum computation

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Summer 2019:

disassemble, B309 → B307, reassemble

Main credits: Mikkel Vilsbøll Larsen - now on his way to Canada