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The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technologyNeutral Atom Qubits with Mark SaffmanIn this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Mark Saffman, a leading expert in atomic physics and quantum information science. As a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Chief Scientist at Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta), Mark is at the forefront of developing neutral atom quantum computing platforms using Rydberg atom arrays. The conversation explores the past, present, and future of neutral atom quantum computing, its scalability, technological challenges, and opportunities for hybrid quantum systems.Key TopicsEvolution of Neutral Atom Quantum ComputingThe history and development of Ry...
2025-07-2531 min
People Behind the Science Podcast818: Dr. Mark Saffman: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum ComputingDr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received is B.Sc. with honors in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Mark worked as a Technical Staff Member at TRW Defense and Space systems and subsequently an Optical Engineer at Dantec Electronics Inc. in Denmark before going back to graduate school to earn his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Next, Mark worked as a Senior Scientist at Riso National Laboratory in Denmark before joining the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. M...
2025-06-2335 min
People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science CareersShining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark SaffmanDr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received is B.Sc. with honors in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Mark’s research focuses on quantum computing. He and his colleagues are trying to build a new kind of computer called a quantum computer that can solve some types of problems that are unreachable for current supercomputers. A quantum computer uses individual atoms and has power that exceeds what you can do with known classical computing approaches. For Mark, physics is a hobby as well as his jo...
2025-06-2335 min
The Ross Kaminsky Show8-8-24 *INTERVIEW* Professor of Physics Mark Saffman on 'Quantum Error Correction'
2024-08-0817 min
Quantum Tech PodQuantum Tech Pod Episode 5: Paul Lipman, ColdQuanta(QuantumTechPod) Host Chris Bishop, today interviews Paul Lipman, President of Quantum Computing at ColdQuanta, where he leads the team "building the world’s most useful quantum computer". Paul previously led multiple successful cybersecurity companies to exit as CEO and has extensive experience leading complex global organizations and transforming cultures, sales execution and innovation delivery. He has an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, and a BSc in Physics from the Victoria University of Manchester, England. Lipman shared, "Coming to ColdQuanta was a homecoming a return to my physics journey."
Cold Quanta was founded in 2007 and is based on the...
2021-08-3128 min
Quantum Tech PodQuantum Tech Pod Episode 5: Paul Lipman, ColdQuanta(QuantumTechPod) Host Chris Bishop, today interviews Paul Lipman, President of Quantum Computing at ColdQuanta, where he leads the team "building the world’s most useful quantum computer". Paul previously led multiple successful cybersecurity companies to exit as CEO and has extensive experience leading complex global organizations and transforming cultures, sales execution and innovation delivery. He has an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, and a BSc in Physics from the Victoria University of Manchester, England. Lipman shared, "Coming to ColdQuanta was a homecoming a return to my physics journey."
Cold Quanta was founded in 2007 and is based on the...
2021-08-3128 minPeople Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers420: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark SaffmanDr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For Mark, physics is a hobby as well as his job. When he’s not thinking about physics, Mark likes spending time with his family, including his young kids. Getting outside and spending time in nature is a great way for Mark to relax and unwind. Mark’s research focuses on quantum computing. He and his colleagues are trying to build a new kind of computer called a quantum computer that can solve some kinds of problems that are unreachable for current supercomputers. A qua...
2017-10-2334 min