Quantum Technology: what is it?

In recent years there have been several advances in the field of quantum technology. One example is the quantum supercomputer that IBM will install next year in San Sebastian as part of the Basque Quantum project, a strategic project led by the Basque Government together with the provincial councils of Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa.

Such a tool can solve problems that until now were thought to be unsolvable. In other words, what was impossible to do with traditional computers will now be possible.

The main characteristic of quantum computing is that, instead of being based on bits, it works on qubits. This allows computers to work with information much more quickly and this can open several doors. In fact, quantum technologies can have a huge impact in many different areas. For example, it will be possible to design new materials, create specific drugs or improve the optimisation of research.

Javier Aizpurua, director of the Basque Quantum (BasQ) initiative and Ikerbasque professor at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), will talk about this in the conference ‘Quantum technology: what is it?

The talk will take place on 18 December, at the Bidebarrieta Library, at 19:00 in the evening. Admission will be free until full capacity is reached and it will also be available via streaming on the Kulturgunea channel.

In simple and accessible language, Aizpurua will describe the basics of quantum computing and explain the effects of this technology. It will take place in a new edition of the Bidebarrieta Científica cycle, organised by the Chair of Scientific Culture of the University of the Basque Country and the Bidebarrieta Library.

The talk will take place on 18 December at the Bidebarrieta Library at 19:00 in the evening. Admission will be free until full capacity is reached and it will also be available via streaming on the Kulturgunea channel.