Entangled Things

In Episode 43, Patrick and Ciprian speak regarding Microsoft Quantum advancements. Among other topics, the team discuss Azure Quantum, languages, and intergrations with other existing hardware and software platforms.

In Episode 42, Patrick and Ciprian speak with returning guest Noson Yanofsky, of Brooklyn College. The team discuss the algorithms of quantum, error correction, resilience, and np and np complete problems. Noson S. Yanofsky has a Ph. D. in mathematics from The Graduate Center of The City University of New York. He held a post-doctoral research position in McGill University in Montreal. Currently,...

In Episode 41, Patrick and Ciprian speak with returning guest Fred Chong of the University of Chicago. Among other topics, the team discuss the acquisition of Super.tech by ColdQuanta, the benefits of software development companies working directly with hardware manufacturers, and neutral atom architecture. Fred Chong is the Seymour Goodman Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Un...

In Episode 40, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Rob Freeman, language and Artificial Intelligence enthusiast. The team discuss linguistics, machine learning, and defining grammar across all languages from first principals. Rob Freeman is from New Zealand where he studied physics. But a passion to understand thought, in the first place as personally experienced by speaking diverse languages,  led him...

In Episode 39, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Bob Liscouski, CEO, and Bill McGann, CTO and COO of Quantum Computing Inc. The team discuss, the different approaches to QPUs, optimization, predictive analytics, plus a special announcement at the end of the episode. Robert Liscouski  has served as president, CEO, and chairman of QCI since February 2018, bringing to the company more than 35 years of e...

In Episode 38, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Mariia Mykhailova, Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft. The team discuss, Q#, perceived barriers, how to get started in Quantum Computing, and what kinds of problems could be solved with Quantum Computing in the future. Mariia Mykhailova is a principal software engineer at Azure Quantum, focusing on education and developer outreach. Mariia is the...

In Episode 37, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr. Olivia Lanes, North American lead for Quiskit and Education at IBM. Among other topics, the team discuss hardware aware programming, computational advantage, and approaching education for Quantum. Dr. Olivia Lanes completed her PhD in physics, focused on quantum measurement, in 2020 from the University of Pittsburgh. She joined IBM shortly after, w...

In Episode 36, Patrick speaks with Dr. Lewis Johnson, Chief Scientific Officer of NLM Photonics. Among other topics, the team discuss photonics, electro-optic conversion, computational chemistry, and the Quantum Internet. Dr. Lewis E. Johnson has 15 years of experience in nanotechnology, computational chemistry, and materials design, and he is passionate about making a better future. He is current...

In Episode 35, Patrick and Ciprian explore Bell's Theorem. The team discuss the polarizing filter experiment, the EPR Paradox, probabilism, and determinism.

In Episode 34, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr Prineha Narang, Assistant Professor of Computational Materials Science at Harvard University. Among other topics, the team discuss fundamental science, materials science, repeater applications, and scalable Quantum networks. Prineha Narang is an Assistant Professor at the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard Universi...

In Episode 33, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Alan Grau, Vice President of Business Development at PQShield. Among other topics, the team discuss emerging standards, the impact of quantum computing on cryptography, and how the security industry is adapting to future threats from quantum computers. Alan Grau, VP Business Development, PQShield Alan is a proven entrepreneur and technology executive f...

In Episode 32, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Bob Coecke, Chief Scientist at Quantinuum. Among other topics, the team discuss the limitations of traditional natural language processing, how quantum natural language processing can be used in the future, and what problems it can solve. Bob Coecke is Chief Scientist at Cambridge Quantum / Quantinuum.   He also heads the Oxford-based Compositional Int...

In Episode 31, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Tim Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist at DigiCert. The team discuss symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, the future landscape of post quantum cryptography, and the coexistence of classical and quantum based computing systems. Timothy Hollebeek has nearly two decades of computer security experience, including eight years working on innovative...

In Episode 30, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Andrew Lord of British Telecom. The team discuss optical technology, photonics over fiber and free space, quantum networks, and international motivations for quantum research. Andrew Lord, Senior Manager Optical Networks and Quantum Research, BT. Andrew joined BT in 1985 after a BA in Physics from Oxford University. He has helped design a wide range of...

In Episode 29, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr. Sebastian Weidt of the Universal Quantum. The team discuss the challenges of engineering and developing a million Qubit Quantum system, error correction, and scaling towards distributed quantum computing. Dr Sebastian Weidt is the Co-founder and CEO of Universal Quantum- a UK company developing the world’s first million qubit quantum computer. He i...

In Episode 28, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Lajos Hanzo of the University of Southampton. The team discuss Quantum Networking, Quantum AI and Quantum search algorithms, physical layer security, and the international communications race.  Lajos Hanzo  earned his Doctorate at the Technical University (TU) of Budapest, his Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree at the University of Southampton (2004) and...

In Episode 27, Patrick and Ciprian take a retrospective look at this past year of Entangled Things. The team discuss the origins of the show, some of the major announcements of last year, and postulate where this next year will take us.

In Episode 26, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr. Terrill Frantz of Harrisburg University. The team discuss Quantum from the perspective of the computer scientist, Monte Carlo device simulation, and the methods of teaching quantum for students of varied ages and backgrounds. Terrill Frantz is a university professor focused on multiple aspects of workforce development for quantum technologies.  He...

In Episode 25, Patrick speaks with Aleks Kissinger of Oxford University. The team discuss the visualization of Quantum processes, how to teach Quantum, ZX-calculus, and Quantum key distribution. To hear more from Alex, please read his book, Picturing Quantum Processes A First Course in Quantum Theory and Diagrammatic Reasoning at https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/physics/quantum-physi...

In Episode 24, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr. Steve Girvin of Yale University. The team discuss Quantum error correction, entanglement, superposition, and material science. After graduating in a high school class of 5 students in the small village of Brant Lake, NY and completing his undergraduate degree in physics from Bates College, Dr. Girvin earned his Ph. D. in theoretical physics from Pr...

In Episode 23, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Steve Reinhardt of Quantum Computing Inc. The team discuss multidimensional graphs, optimization problems, and the strategy of exposing concepts in quantum computing to traditional users in familiar terms. Steve Reinhardt joined QCI in May 2019 to lead QCI’s development of quantum-ready applications and tools, with a focus on delivering differentiated...

In today’s special episode, Patrick and Ciprian speak to Dr. Deborah Berebichez and Dr. Pekka Pursula from VTT Finland to celebrate their November 30th announcement of their development of a 5 qubit quantum computer. In this episode, they talk about the technology they picked and why, the advantages of superconducting technology, the competitive angle a 5 qubit quantum computer will give them, and...

In Episode 21, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Dr. Todd Brun of the University of Southern California. Topics covered include the interdisciplinary nature of quantum computing, the importance of error correction and fault tolerance, and the narrowing gap between theory and experiment. Todd Brun is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science at the University of...

In Episode 20, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Fred Chong of the University of Chicago. The team discuss the equivalent timelines between Quantum Computation and classical computing, the emergence of market opportunities for Quantum Computing, and the need to be ready for new disruptions as technologies continue to develop. Fred Chong is the Seymour Goodman Professor in the Department of Computer S...

In Episode 19, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Peter McMahon of Cornell University. Among other topics,  the team discuss from an academic perspective, the different ways to build a physical Quantum Computer and the qualifying characteristics of Quantum Computers according to the DiVincenzo criteria. Peter McMahon is an assistant professor in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University. H...