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Quantum Computing with Michelle Simmons and John Martinis

In this talk Michelle Simmons and John Martinis will discuss the physics of a quantum computer and the various approaches physicists are taking to build quantum computers.

They will go on to focus on the exciting new results from quantum computers, discuss the quantum supremacy breakthrough, and share their views on the future of this groundbreaking field of technology.

The event will consist of two 25 minute talks followed by a Q+A session with both speakers.

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