Superconducting Electrical Circuits: A Platform for Fundamental Physics and Quantum Information - Lecture 2

Explore the second lecture in a series on superconducting electrical circuits as a platform for fundamental quantum physics and quantum information processing. Delve into advanced concepts of superconductivity, quantum interference, and their applications in quantum computing. Learn about Josephson junctions, SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices), and how these components are utilized to create qubits for quantum information processing. Gain insights into the challenges and recent advancements in coupling superconducting circuits and manipulating quantum states. This lecture, presented by R. Vijayaraghavan, is part of a comprehensive program on the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum information, organized by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences.