Open Quantum Computing - One Atom at a Time

Explore the cutting-edge world of quantum computing in this 47-minute public talk from the Institute for Quantum Computing. Delve into the ion-trap approach for building quantum computing devices, learning how quantum bits are constructed from individually isolated atoms. Discover the process of using these qubits to simulate complex systems and gain insights into the development of open-access hardware advancing research in this field. Led by Associate Professor Rajibul Islam, head of the Laboratory for Quantum Information with Trapped Ions (QITI) at the University of Waterloo, this talk showcases the latest advancements in trapped-ion systems for quantum computation and simulation, particularly in studying frustrated spin systems. Learn about innovative tools for quantum control using holography and high-resolution microscopy, and hear about Open Quantum Design, a Waterloo start-up dedicated to creating open-access quantum computing systems for research purposes.