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Impact Quantum: A Podcast for Engineers

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Quantum Computing is the future and the future is a lot closer than you think.

How close?

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Episodes

*News* Quantum Innovations Coming Faster and Faster

October 11, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.32 MB

Stories Mentioned: 11 Top Experts: Quantum Top Trends 2023 And 2030 https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenibaraki/2022/08/19/11-top-experts-quantum-top-trends-2023-and-2030/?sh=34b0861e69f9 China Seeks a Quantum Leap in Computing https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-competing-us-quantum-computing-11664997892 Quantinuum Is On A Roll – 17 Significant Quantum Computing Achievements In 12 Months https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2022/10/06/quantinuum-is-on-a-roll--17-significant-quantu...

*News* Quantum Talent Shortage Looms Amidst Epic Growth

August 26, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Frank and Andy are pleased to announce. Quantum Beltway, a group designed to bring together the best minds in engineering, quantum physics, and policy makers to discuss the next wave of innovation in Quantum Computing.  Join the free LinkedIn group today at quantumbeltway.com. Now onto the news. Story Links Quantum computing funding remains strong, but talent gap raises concern https://www.mckinsey.de/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/quantum-computing-funding-remains-str...

*News* Inflated Atoms, Israel's Quantum Strategy, and the CHIPS Act Impact on Quantum Initiatives

August 15, 2022 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.75 MB

Join us at QuantumBeltway.com today. It's a free LinkedIn group to discuss quantum policy and technology. Stories Referenced Record-Breaking Experiment Could Solve a Huge Challenge in Quantum Computing https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/record-breaking-experiment-could-solve-a-huge-challenge-in-quantum-computing/ Quantum-computing company D-Wave shares jump 16 per cent in NYSE debut https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/09/dwave_goes_public/ Why Israel is moving to quantum comput...

*News* Debunking Google's Quantum Supremacy Claims, Learning resources, and using Quantum Computers to better predict the weather

August 09, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MB

Thanks for listening to Story Links Quantum Beltway https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12699844/ Scientists say they've debunked Google’s quantum supremacy claims once and for all https://www.techradar.com/news/scientists-say-theyve-debunked-googles-quantum-supremacy-claims-once-and-for-all Everything you wanted to know about quantum computing, but were afraid to ask https://discover.lanl.gov/news/0804-quantum-computing Sign Up for Qiskit Quantum Explorers! https://medium.com/qiskit/...

*News* Beltway interest in Quantum grows due to National Security concerns

August 04, 2022 15:30 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MB

Stories Mentioned Single-Core PC Breaks Post-Quantum Encryption Candidate Algorithm in One Hour https://www.tomshardware.com/news/single-core-pc-breaks-post-quantum-encryption-candidate-algorithm-in-one-hour House approves key cybersecurity bill as U.S. government's quantum activity ramps up https://www.fierceelectronics.com/sensors/house-approves-key-cybersecurity-bill-us-governments-quantum-activity-ramps Developing a new approach for building quantum computers https://phys.org/news/202...

*News* The emerging Quantum Ecosystem Photonics and over 9000 Years of Work Done in 36 Microseconds

August 03, 2022 17:01 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MB

Stories Quantum computing market sees new partnerships, progress https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/opinion/Quantum-computing-market-sees-new-partnerships-progress These ‘quantum-proof’ algorithms could safeguard against future cyberattacks https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01879-6 Toyota partners with Israel’s Quantum Machines for quantum computing solutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/toyota-partners-with-israels-quantum-machines-for-quantum-computing-solutions/ ...

US & UK Quantum Initiatives, Quantum Excellence book, and what does AI have to do with Quantum?

August 02, 2022 17:01 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MB

Links to stories mentioned 1. US National Quantum Initiative https://quantum.gov/ 2. Tweet https://twitter.com/ComputingUk/status/1551605542275190785?s=20&t=x-lhdaZJTICyQu-RBEhEBA Introduction to Quantum Computing with Qiskit https://quantumcomputinguk.org/shop/introduction-to-quantum-computing-with-qiskit-ebook-1 3. Quantum Excellence: How Leading Companies Are Deploying the Transformational Technology Paper: https://amzn.to/3PMpWNd Kindle: https://amzn.to/3OI28ZB Our Episode with...

*News* BMW Solves a Problem in Minutes, JP Morgan gets ready, and quantum startup raises $9M

July 30, 2022 17:01 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MB

Bailey here, I've decided that the quantum computing space is too hot to wait on Frank and Andy to get on the mic. This AI is self-sufficient enough to share the latest happenings in quantum all by herself. Stories Mentioned JPMorgan hires scientist Charles Lim to help protect financial system from quantum-supremacy threat https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/28/jpmorgan-hires-scientist-charles-lim-to-head-quantum-computing-unit.html BMW’s 3,854-Variable Problem Solved in Six Minutes With Quantu...

The Qubit Before Christmas

December 28, 2021 05:15 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

in this episode, Frank reads "The Qubit Before Christmas" a quantum inspired version of the holiday classic poem. Have a listen. Links Frank's Original LinkedIn Post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_twas-the-qubit-before-christmas-and-all-through-activity-6880337657478553600-f3ud The Qubit Before Christmas by Frank La Vigne 'Twas the Qubit before Christmas And all through the house Not a creature was stirring; not even Schroedinger’s mouse The researchers posted their p...

Yuval Boger on Quantum Developer Productivity

November 22, 2021 17:01 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

in this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Yuval Boger about how his company Classiq enhances quantum developer productivity. Show notes: Classiq website: https://www.classiq.io/ Yuval's Podcast: https://www.classiq.io/insights#podcasts

The Disruptive Power of Quantum Computing

October 21, 2021 17:01 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

This Disruptive Technologists' event occurred on October 13, 2021, 4 PM to 5 PM EST Quantum computing harnesses the phenomena of quantum mechanics to deliver a huge leap forward in computational power to solve problems. In this October Disruptive Technologists Webinar, we will be bringing you the finest minds in the Quantum arena. Quantum computers will soon be able to solve complex problems that today’s most powerful supercomputers can’t solve, and never will. But now quantum is going to ...

Lynn Langit on Quantum Computing for Software Engineers

October 14, 2021 09:30 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

In this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Lynn Langit and her journey from developer to quantum developer. This episode is entitled "Developing for Quantum Computing" and is rated three Schroedingers, but don't let that scare you off. Links GitHub 'learning-quantum' -- https://github.com/lynnlangit/learning-quantum YouTube bookclub playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIrLpelK7F7-pGGMKph7dHuJWwEswnXOc O'Reilly Book -- https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/programming-qua...

The Many Inflection Points of Quantum Technologies

October 07, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode, Frank speaks with Andre Koenig. Andre is an author, entrepreneur and an Investor in Quantum Technolgies. This episode is entitled "The many inflection points of quantum technologies" and is rated two Schroedingers. Thanks for listening to Impact Quantum. Links Transcript

Quantum is Already Here with Brian Lenahan

September 29, 2021 17:01 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome Brian Lenahan to the show. . Brian is Founder & Chair of the Quantum Strategy Institute, a collaboration of quantum experts and enthusiasts from around the globe enabling business to understand the technology, its potential and its practical applications. This episode is entitled "Quantum is Here" and is rated one Schroedinger. Links Brian's book "Quantum Boost" https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Boost-Computing-Supercharge-Business-ebook/dp/B08W8...

What & Why Quantum Computing?

September 23, 2021 17:01 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome our first guest to the show. Dr Mark Jackson is a Quantum Evangelist at Cambridge Quantum Computing, which may just be the best job title I have ever heard. This episode is entitled "What and Why Quantum Computing?" and is rated one and a half Schroedingers. It could be 2 Schroedingers or just one. You will have to observe the entire episode to collapse the wave function. Links Cambridge Quantum Computing https://cambridgequantum.com/ Transcript...

Announcing the New Impact Quantum Website

August 27, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode, Frank announces the new website that will keep you up to date on all the happenings in the quantum computing realm. This episode is entitled "Now is the Time to Prepare for the Quantum Computing Revolution" and was recorded on a livestream and is rated one Schroedinger. Here is your host, Frank La Vigne.

Azure Quantum is Here

February 03, 2021 17:01 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Microsoft places Azure Quantum into public preview. Does this mean that enterprises are going to start embracing Quantum Computing? What can you do now to prepare for a quantum career? Links http://franksworld.com/2021/01/25/quantum-computing-for-computer-scientists/ https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/01/microsofts-azure-quantum-platform-is-now-in-public-preview/ http://franksworld.com/category/quantum-computing/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-quantum-cloud-computing-plans-take-...

Can Quantum Computing Prevent Another AI Winter?

October 15, 2020 15:15 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Hello and welcome to Impact Quantum, a podcast about quantum computing for developers and engineers.  This episode is entitled "Can Quantum Computing Prevent Another AI Winter?" was recorded on a livestream and is rated one Schroedinger.  It also contains several movie references, such as World War Z, the Terminator, and Star Wars.   Related Links: Frank's original article https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-quantum-computing-prevent-another-ai-winter-frank-la-vigne/ YouTube Live: https:...

Applications of Quantum Computing

September 18, 2020 16:45 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Recently, Frank was debating the applications of quantum computing with a friend. He then realize two things: it's about more than breaking cryptography and predicting the future is hard. Oh yeah, and saving the world. This show is rated 1 Schroedinger and was originally recorded live. View the live stream here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6712736063196057601/

Freakin' Qubits: How Do They Work?

September 04, 2020 17:01 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, Frank explains Qubits and the math behind them. This episode is rated 2 Schrodingers. Watch the live stream: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_impact-quantum-whats-a-qubit-activity-6707702289219493890-Obaj Transcript Voiceover  Hello and welcome to this episode of impact quantum. This episode is titled freaking qubits how do they work?  Voiceover  Only Frank could Lincoln Insane Clown Posse mean to quantum computing so you are clearly in the right place to ...

Quantum is Coming

August 14, 2020 17:01 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

The very first episode of Impact Quantum. Watch the livestream https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_quantum-compute-is-coming-activity-6700060953964232704-8JwD Transcript (AI Generated): This episode of the impact quantum podcast is rated one schroedinger and is entitled Quantum is coming.  Speaker 1  I'm Frank Lavigna an this is the very first episode of impact quantum quantum computing is about the radically change.  Speaker 1  Uh, how we live an work, so let's roll the int...

Introducing Impact Quantum

August 14, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MB

In this first show, Frank explains the goal of the show, its purpose, and cat-based rating system. Transcription (AI Generated) Audio file  showzero.mp3    Transcript  Speaker 1  Hello, my name is Frank Lavigna and together with my Co host Andy Leonard we spent the last three years exploring the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. On our show. Data driven.  Speaker 1  Now it's time to take a leap. A quantum leap. Yes, I know it was a cheesy...

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