Entangled Things

In Episode 143, Patrick and Ciprian break down Microsoft's Majorana 2 announcement and what it means for the future of topological quantum computing. The team cover the physics behind the tetron architecture, why switching from aluminum to lead in the nanowire construction matters, and what coherence times north of twenty seconds — and in some cases a full minute — represent for the field. Th...

In Episode 142, Yuping Huang, CEO and Chairman of Quantum Computing Inc and Physics Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, joins Patrick and Ciprian to make the case for photonics, not just as a modality, but as a philosophy. QCI's approach starts with the physics rather than mapping quantum onto classical architecture, leading to machines that look nothing like what most people expect...

In Episode 141, Mike Piech, Vice President of Business Development at Rigetti Computing, joins Patrick and Ciprian to talk hardware. Rigetti recently announced their 108-qubit system and is targeting 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity by end of year, with a thousand physical qubits in sight by 2029. Mike breaks down why superconducting qubits are built on decades of semiconductor manufacturing know-how...

In Episode 140, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Yoon Auh, founder of NUTS Technologies & BOLTS Technologies. The team discuss the unique approach to cryptography designed to future-proof data against quantum threats. Discover how his protocols enable dynamic encryption, adapting to evolving security needs. This conversation highlights the urgency of innovation and the strategic role of adapt...

In Episode 139, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Bert de Jong, senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The team discusses quantum computing's role in material science and energy, exploring industry challenges and strategic partnerships. The conversation emphasizes innovation urgency and national labs' influence on the future. Bert de Jong is the Director of the Quantu...

In Episode 138, Patrick and Ciprian explore how MIT’s new photonic chip approach promises to pave the way for more scalable, energy-efficient trapped ion quantum computers. The team discuss why controlling ions with integrated photonics could dramatically lower costs, boost qubit stability, and solve long-standing scalability hurdles. They also break down how these tiny antennas routing light dire...

In Episode 137, Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics, unveils how GPU-accelerated quantum chemistry is revolutionizing material science. The discussion highlights the limitations of current quantum hardware and the role of AI in overcoming these challenges. Scott shares insights into how classical simulations can mimic quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of wha...

In Episode 136, Patrick and Ciprian dive into the last five years of Entangled Things and explore potential of quantum computing over the next five years, focusing on the critical signals that indicate breakthrough moments. They discuss the parallels between quantum and AI advancements, highlighting how sudden leaps in technology can redefine industries. The conversation covers the evolution of qu...

In Episode135, Patrick, Ciprian, and Nanak Nihal Khalsa discuss the critical importance of transitioning to post-quantum cryptography. The team explore the challenges faced by the industry, the dual threats posed by AI and quantum computing, and the need for proactive measures to secure digital identities and assets. The discussion highlights the urgency of addressing these issues before they beco...

In Episode 134, Ray Harishankar discusses the critical importance of quantum safe. He highlights the challenges posed by quantum algorithms, the need for enterprises to understand their encryption, and the steps to take to address these issues. The discussion also covers the current state of awareness among organizations, the importance of taking action now, and the need for industry collaboration...

In Episode 133, Yuval Boger from QuEra discusses the revolutionary impact of room-temperature quantum computing, focusing on the advancements in neutral atom technology. The conversation covers the scalability of error-corrected qubits, and the strategic benefits over other quantum modalities. Yuval also highlights the importance of collaborations with institutions like Harvard and MIT, and the im...

In Episode 132, Patrick and Ciprian delve into the multifaceted world of quantum technology, discussing its implications in computing, communication, security, and sensing. They explore the current state of quantum computing, the challenges of quantum key distribution, and the potential synergy between quantum technology and artificial intelligence. The conversation highlights the importance of un...

In episode 131, Patrick and Ciprian delve into the complexities of quantum entanglement, discussing its implications, measurement challenges, and its critical role in quantum computing and communication. They explore recent findings on the nature of measurement, and provide analogies to simplify quantum concepts. The conversation highlights the ongoing mysteries of entanglement and its foundationa...

In Episode 130, Rich Campagna from Palo Alto Networks discusses the critical importance of preparing for quantum security threats, particularly focusing on post-quantum cryptography. The conversation covers the urgency of upgrading security infrastructure, the challenges organizations face in this transition, and the concept of crypto agility to future-proof security measures. Rich also highlights...

In Episode 129, Toby Cubitt, co-founder and CTO of Phasecraft, discusses the evolution and future of quantum computing. He emphasizes the importance of hybrid algorithms, the challenges in material science, and the need for efficient quantum algorithms. The discussion also highlights the significance of diverse educational backgrounds in the field and recent developments at Phasecraft, including f...

In Episode 128, Patrick and Ciprian speak with returning guest Murray Thom, Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave. The team discuss the transformative potential of quantum computing in various sectors. They explore the current state of quantum technology, its applications in business, and the importance of hybrid computing solutions. Murray shares insights on real-world case st...

In Episode 127, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Samantha Mabey, Director of Product Marketing for the Data Security Solutions at Entrust, to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptography, particularly the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). They explore the implications of moving away from traditional algorithms like RSA and ECC, the importance of crypto agility, and the challenges orga...

In Episode 126, Scott Genin , Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics, discusses the advancements and challenges in quantum materials discovery. The conversation covers the limitations of current material simulation methods, the role of AI, and the importance of training the next generation of quantum programmers. Scott emphasizes the need for efficient problem embedding in quantum...

In Episode 125 of Entangled Things, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Laurence Coldicott , curator of the Quantum. Tech series of events. Together, they explore the current state and future of quantum technology, the challenges of organizing quantum events, and the relationship between quantum computing and AI. Laurence also shares insights on the industry's growth and the importance of prepa...

In Episode 124 of Entangled Things , Patrick is joined by Vijoy Pandey , Senior Vice President of Outshift by Cisco. Together, they explore the future of quantum networking , the power of entanglement , and how these breakthroughs will shape the next generation of technology. Vijoy also shares an exciting announcement: the launch of Cisco’s Quantum Software Stack . Want to dive deeper? Don’t miss...

In Episode 123 of Entangled Things , Patrick and Ciprian talk with Himadri Majumdar , Co-Founder and CEO of SemiQon, about scaling quantum with silicon spin qubits. Himadri shares how SemiQon is bridging research and industry, supporting academia, and advancing cryo-CMOS-compatible processors. The discussion covers the advantages of spin qubits (scalability, speed, and efficiency), as well as the...

In Episode 122 of Entangled Things , Patrick is joined by Dr. Marcus Doherty, Co-Founder and CTO of Quantum Brilliance. Together, they explore the frontier of quantum sensing and diamond-based quantum technologies, and examine how building diverse talent pools will shape the future of innovation in this field.  Dr. Marcus Doherty CSM is a scientist, educator, entrepreneur and soldier. As an entrep...

In Episode 121 of Entangled Things , Patrick and Ciprian are joined by István Szilveszter, software engineer at Equal1. Together, they dive into the evolving world of quantum computing frameworks, the importance of developing industry standards, and the challenges of making quantum more accessible. From lowering barriers to entry to shaping the future of how we build and collaborate in quantum tec...

In Episode 120 of Entangled Things , Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Daniel Volz, Co-Founder and CEO of Kipu Quantum. Together, they explore how Kipu is tackling one of quantum computing’s biggest challenges: mapping real-world problems efficiently to the quantum realm.  The conversation dives into making quantum advantage more accessible, the role of hardware-specific algorithms, and why cultiv...

In Episode 119, Patrick and Ciprian welcome back Garland Garris of Accenture Federal Services for an insightful conversation on what it takes to prepare for a post-quantum future. The trio dives into the challenges of separating hype from reality in quantum computing, the urgent need to futureproof cryptographic systems, and how to build resilience through Zero Trust principles. Garland also share...