Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier
Offered By: Stanford Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of quantum computing and entanglement in this captivating lecture by John Preskill, the Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech. Delve into the counterintuitive quantum laws governing atoms and tiny objects, and discover how information encoded in quantum systems possesses bizarre properties that challenge human understanding. Learn about quantum entanglement, the key feature that distinguishes quantum information from classical information, and its potential to revolutionize various fields. Understand how quantum computers leverage entanglement to solve complex problems with applications in cryptology, materials science, and fundamental physics. Gain insights from Preskill's extensive background in particle physics, cosmology, and quantum information science, and explore the implications of quantum information on our understanding of space and time.
Syllabus
John Preskill - "Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier"
Taught by
Stanford Physics
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