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quantum-computing

Webinar: What is Quantum Computing?
Date: 14.05.2019 11:00 EET - 14.05.2019 12:00 EET
Location details: Join the webinar in Zoom: https://cscfi.zoom.us/j/428504151
Language: english-language
lecturers: Jami Rönkkö (CSC)
Price:
  • free-price-finnish-academics.
  • free-price-others.
Additional Information
Content: jami.ronkko@csc.fi
Practicalities: mikael.kanerva@csc.fi

This webinar presents the basic concepts of quantum computing, how it differs from ordinary computing and what are the prospects and limitations of this technology. The current state of quantum computers is discussed: what is possible now and what are the problems hindering the performance of quantum computers.

Prerequisites:

The webinar does not require any prior knowledge of physics or computing. It serves as an introduction to the topic, emphasising conceptual understanding without the use of many equations.

The recording of the webinar is viewable on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/44F0rYmLT4Y

Course materials