What makes quantum computing different from classical computing? Why can’t we just build bigger supercomputers? In this episode of The Coherence Times, we explore how quantum computers unlock mathematics that classical machines can’t access. From superconductors and extreme cold to noise control and fabrication, we break down how quantum computers are built, why they matter, and what the future might look like when these machines scale.
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:58 – Meet Oliver Dial, CTO, IBM Quantum
- 02:32 – Quantum vs. Classical computing
- 15:17 – Colder than space
- 25:15 – Building a quantum computer
- 37:00 – Scaling and looking ahead
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A quantum processing unit (QPU) is a type of state-of-the-art processing hardware that uses qubits (quantum bits) to solve complex problems by using quantum mechanics.
A quantum-centric supercomputer is a next-generation connection of a quantum computer with a classical supercomputer that uses error mitigation and error correction algorithms to yield results in practical runtimes.
The term “qubit” is attributed to American theoretical physicist Benjamin Schumacher. Continue reading.