Photonic Quantum Computing: A Bright Future for Many Applications

Explore the potential of photonic quantum computing in this comprehensive lecture by Professor Philip Walther at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics. Delve into the advantages of optical quantum systems for quantum information applications, including quantum cryptography, quantum clouds, and quantum computer networks. Examine current architectures for scalable photonic quantum computers and special purpose applications, with examples of quantum computations such as quantum machine learning and reinforcement learning. Discover secure quantum and classical computing tasks that require quantum networks. Gain insights into the technological challenges for scaling up photonic quantum computers and learn about exciting opportunities for special-purpose applications like neuromorphic circuits. Benefit from the expertise of Professor Walther, a renowned physicist from the University of Vienna, whose research spans photonic quantum computation, quantum simulation, quantum-enhanced cybersecurity, and the interface between quantum physics and gravity.