Turning Atoms and Lasers into a Quantum Computer: An Inside Look with University of Chicago Physicists

Author: Ryan White, NSF Graduate Research Fellow, University of Chicago
Monday, July 1, 2024
PolyScience

An in-depth look at the advancements in quantum computing and the use of lasers from the team at the Bernien Lab at the University of Chicago. The team builds quantum computers out of individual atoms. Quantum computing might sound like something out of science fiction, but small-scale quantum computers have existed in some form since the late 90’s. Today, quantum computers are growing exponentially more advanced, and researchers all over the world are trying out new ideas to advance this exciting technology. However, quantum computing is still very much an in-development technology, on account of the small sizes and large error rates of these systems. The Bernien Lab is actively working on solving some of the issues which are hindering atom-based quantum computing systems. (Video: Behind the Scenes at the Bernien Lab Quantum Computing at University of Chicago)