Quantum: The Hope, The Hype, and The Glory
The allure of quantum mechanics has captivated tech enthusiasts for years. This unintuitive science is not hypothetical—it’s happening now. MIT Professors Peter H. Fisher and Paola Cappellaro PhD '06 present a compelling and approachable introduction to quantum mechanics and how it is already being deployed to advance a range of technologies.
Learn how quantum computers process complex information more efficiently than classical computers, how quantum sensors and communications work, and what further possibilities lie ahead in this exciting field.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
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Peter H. Fisher
Thomas A. Frank (1977) Professor of Physics, Head of the Office of Research Computing and Data, and Vice Provost
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Paola Cappellaro PhD '06
Ford Professor of Engineering, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Professor of Physics
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