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IBM's Jerry Chow explains the next phase of quantum computing

Decoder with Nilay Patel

English - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - ★★★★ - 2.4K ratings
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IBM made some announcements this week about its plans for the next ten years of quantum computing: there are new chips, new computers, and new APIs. Quantum computers could in theory entirely revolutionize the way we think of computers… if, that is, someone can build one that’s actually useful.

Jerry Chow, director of quantum systems at IBM, explains to Decoder just how close the field is to actual utility.  

Links: 
What is a Qubit? | Microsoft Azure
IBM Quantum Summit 2023
The Wired Guide to Quantum Computing
IBM Makes Quantum Computing Available on IBM Cloud to Accelerate Innovation (2016)
Multiple Patterning - Semiconductor Engineering
IBM Quantum Roadmap (2023)
That viral LK-99 ‘superconductor’ isn’t a superconductor after all - The Verge
NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers

Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23752312

Credits:

Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today’s episode was produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and was edited by Callie Wright.
The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IBM made some announcements this week about its plans for the next ten years of quantum computing: there are new chips, new computers, and new APIs. Quantum computers could in theory entirely revolutionize the way we think of computers… if, that is, someone can build one that’s actually useful.


Jerry Chow, director of quantum systems at IBM, explains to Decoder just how close the field is to actual utility.  


Links: 

What is a Qubit? | Microsoft Azure

IBM Quantum Summit 2023

The Wired Guide to Quantum Computing

IBM Makes Quantum Computing Available on IBM Cloud to Accelerate Innovation (2016)

Multiple Patterning - Semiconductor Engineering

IBM Quantum Roadmap (2023)

That viral LK-99 ‘superconductor’ isn’t a superconductor after all - The Verge

NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers


Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23752312


Credits:


Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Today’s episode was produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and was edited by Callie Wright.

The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices