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fAQ by SandboxAQMeasuring quantum states with light | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 6Welcome to season 2 finale of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam focused on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the universe! In this sixth episode, we continue our exploration into DiVincenzo's fifth criterion for functional quantum computers: "Measurement of individual qubits". Specifically, we dig into what it means to "measure" something, in both...2023-10-1136 min
fAQ by SandboxAQCreating quantum entanglement with calcium ions | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 5Heads-up, you might want to check out the video version of fAQ this time, there are a lot of graphics that will help you through this topic!Welcome to season 2 of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam will be focusing on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the...2023-09-191h 01
fAQ by SandboxAQDemystifying superposition | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 4Welcome to season 2 of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam will be focusing on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the universe! In this fourth episode, we dig into DiVincenzo's fourth criterion for functional quantum computers: "A universal set of quantum gates". What is a "gate"? How is superposition an example? For that matter...2023-08-2256 min
fAQ by SandboxAQThe quantum version of zero | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 3Welcome to season 2 of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam will be focusing on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the universe! In this third episode, we dig into DiVincenzo's second criterion for functional quantum computers: "The ability to initialize the state of the qubits to a simple fiducial state". What does that mean...2023-08-0129 min
fAQ by SandboxAQQuantum computing with trapped ions | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 2Welcome to season 2 of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam will be focusing on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the universe! In this second episode, we dig into DiVincenzo's first criterion for functional quantum computers: "A scalable physical system with well-characterized qubits". What does that mean? And...2023-07-1130 min
fAQ by SandboxAQWhy care about quantum computing? How does it work? | fAQ podcast - season 2 ep. 1Welcome to season 2 of fAQ! For this season, Tai-Danae and Adam will be focusing on a single topic: What is actually happening inside a quantum computer? By the end of this season, you'll have a better understanding of the "how" of quantum computing. So get ready to go beyond the theory and dig into what's actually going on these machines that harness the fundamental forces of the universe! In this first episode, we set the stage for the rest of the season by talking about why, if at all, you...2023-06-2126 min
fAQ by SandboxAQSeason 2 announcement! | fAQ podcastBased on your feedback, we're excited to announce the upcoming season 2 of the fAQ podcast! Want to chat with us? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Find it at https://youtu.be/jEnNXOUMSpw2023-05-2301 min
fAQ by SandboxAQWhat’s the deal with quantum computers and cryptography? | fAQ podcast - ep. 05In this episode, we’re continuing to talk about quantum applications. You may have heard that quantum computer will break all passwords and security on the Internet...is that true?! How would that work? Tai-Danae and Adam are joined again by physicist and SandboxAQ's VP of engineering, Stefan Leichenauer to discuss how most encryption works online right now, and how quantum computers will affect that. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Host Bios: St...2023-05-0946 min
fAQ by SandboxAQQuantum sensing with diamonds | fAQ podcast - ep. 04In this episode, we’re moving from theory to applications. Where are qubits, superposition, and entanglement used in the real world? In this episode, Tai-Danae and Adam are joined by physicist Stefan Bogdanovic to discuss one example — nitrogen vacancy centers in diamonds — and how they are used as quantum sensors for medical applications and more. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Chapters: 0:00 Entanglement is a fuel! 3:24 Adam’s overview of the quantum tech ecosystem 5:34 A rough sketch of NV centers 8:51 Introducing special guest Stefan Bogdanovic 12:30 Stefan’s explanation of NV centers 14:10 Why are NV centers useful? Ho...2023-04-2555 min
fAQ by SandboxAQThe fAQ on entanglement - ep. 03What is quantum entanglement, why do physicists care so much about it, and how is it used in real-world applications like quantum computing and quantum communication? In this episode, Tai-Danae and Adam discuss these questions and more with physicist Adam Lewis, Technical Lead on SandboxAQ’s Simulation and Optimization team. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Chapters:00:00 P90X for your brain, and introductions.01:20 What is entanglement?02:42 A nice intro to entanglement via a quote from Brian Greene.07:50 What is entanglement, revisited....2023-04-111h 05
fAQ by SandboxAQThe fAQ on superposition - ep. 02What is superposition?! And what does it have to do with qubits and quantum technology? Tai-Danae and Adam are joined by Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering at SandboxAQ to make sense of this fundamental property of the quantum world. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Chapters: 00:00 Introductions 00:26 Recap from ep. 01 01:18 What is superposition? 02:56 Etymology of superposition 07:50 Ok, what's the actual definition of superposition? 12:07 But what about the randomness? 12:40 Tying a bow on one way to...2023-03-2859 min
fAQ by SandboxAQThe fAQ on bits and qubits - ep. 01Is a bit just a 0 or 1?What's the difference between a bit and qubit...and why should you care?Join Adam and Tai-Danae as they discuss the history of ‘bits’ and explore both the concept and physicality of qubits, including examples and applications.Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Chapters: 00:00 Introductions 01:15 What are bits? 02:45 Wait, why are we talking about bits?! 04:21 Concepts of bits vs physical bits 05:55 Etymology of the word 'bit' 11:25 Bits as physical objects 14:37 What is computation, really? 18:24 How are qubits similar to bits? 19:50 Etymology of the...2023-03-1548 min
fAQ by SandboxAQThe fAQ on fAQ - ep. 00Welcome to Sandbox AQ’s podcast, fAQ, hosted by Adam Green and Tai-Danae Bradley.This new series features casual conversations on topics in AI and quantum technologies targeted at general audiences. All curious humans are invited to join!Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.comWant to learn more about SandboxAQ? Check out our blog at https://www.sandboxaq.com/blogChapters:00:00 Introductions00:45 What is SandboxAQ?01:13 What motivated this podcast?02:13 What you should expect from this podcast02:53 Wh...2023-03-1507 min