Quantum computers represent one of the most fascinating and widely discussed technologies in recent years. They promise to revolutionize computing and solve problems that traditional computers would take millennia to process. But where do we really stand?
In this podcast Simone Montangero, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Padua and Director of the Center for Quantum Computing and Simulations, discusses the foundations of this technology, explaining what makes a quantum computer different from a classical one and how the concept of the qubit radically changes the rules of the game.
Attention is also given to real-world applications and the challenges that still need to be overcome. But not everything that glitters is gold. The term “quantum” has often been misused to lend credibility to pseudoscientific theories and products with dubious scientific grounding. From so-called quantum doctors to imaginary managers who “shape the future” using techniques inspired by quantum mechanics, misinformation has found fertile ground.
A fascinating journey through technology, research, and skepticism to better understand the present and future of quantum computing.