John Preskill is featured in the current issue of the Experimental Physics newletter for CERN. Read the full article here. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with John Preskill, a pioneering physicist and leading expert in quantum computing. As a professor at Caltech and the director of the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, Preskill has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research that promises to revolutionize technology as we know it. With a rich background in particle physics and fundamental physics, he brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Join us as we delve into his insights on the current state of quantum computing, its potential applications, and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving field.
Photo: Gregg Segal
I got quite excited right away because the idea that we can solve problems because of quantum physics that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to solve, I thought, was a very remarkable idea. Thus, I delved into quantum information without initially intending it to be a long-term shift, but the field proved rich with fascinating questions. Nearly 30 years later, quantum information remains my central focus.
As part of CERN’s launch of the newsletter, Manfred Krammer CERN director of EP notes “The article also features an entertaining video on the difference between classical and quantum systems.”
This animation is one of a series of collaborations between IQIM and Jorge Cham of PHD Comics.
Watch Quantum Computers Animated or find all four animations on IQIM’s outreach page.
