Impact Quantum: A Podcast for the Quantum Curious

In this episode of Impact Quantum, we delve into the latest developments that are reshaping the quantum computing landscape. Our hosts Frank La Vigne, Candace Gillhoolley, and Andy Leonard discuss Amazon AWS's announcement of the Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip designed to tackle the critical issue of error correction. They explore whether this innovation is the game-changer the industry needs or merely another milestone in the long journey towards practical quantum computing. The conversation also covers how major technology players like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and significant international efforts, such as those from China, are intensifying the quantum race. Tune in as the team contemplates the potential for collaboration among these giants to build a unified quantum future and debates the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in error correction, thermal management, and more. Whether you're quantum curious, a seasoned expert, or simply here for the engaging insights, this episode promises an intriguing deep dive into the future of computing.Show Notes00:00 Impact Quantum: Tackling Error Correction05:42 "Quantum Market Paradox"07:30 Future of Quantum Computing Debate10:53 Quantum Computing's Impact on Market15:27 Quantum Advances in Computing Impact18:47 Apple Silicon's Shared Memory Advantage20:09 "Quantum Curious: Reviving the Show"25:32 Future Quantum Encryption Possibilities27:40 "Encryption: From Military Tech to Commerce"32:27 Embracing Innovation's Next Steps35:54 Gas Prices Impact Convenience Stores39:18 Quantum Computing: Episode Wrap-Up

In our latest episode of Impact Quantum, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley break down a whirlwind week in the quantum space. From Microsoft's bold claims to Israel's rising influence, there’s plenty to unpack:🔹 Microsoft’s Quantum Leap? – We dive into Microsoft’s latest announcement on Majorana qubits. Is this the dawn of a new era, or just ambitious marketing? The debate is on!🔹 Qubits, Demystified – Physical, logical, and virtual qubits—what’s the difference, and why does it matter? We explore their roles in error correction and the future of quantum computing.🔹 Israel’s Quantum Push – A sneak peek at our upcoming conversation with Nir al Fasi from the Israeli Quantum Computing Center. With companies like Quantum Machines securing massive funding, what’s next for Israel’s quantum scene?🔹 Collaboration Over Competition? – The quantum race isn’t just about who gets there first—it’s also about global partnerships. We explore how Germany and Singapore are joining forces to advance quantum communication.What’s Next?Stay tuned for our next episode, where we go deeper into Israel’s quantum innovations and unravel the role of virtual qubits in building more stable, reliable quantum systems.Join the Quantum Conversation!Don’t miss an episode—head over to impactquantum.com and hit "Join" in the upper right corner to subscribe to our mailing list.Thanks for being part of the Impact Quantum community! Keep questioning, keep exploring, and remember—when it comes to quantum, the only certainty is uncertainty.Quotable Moments00:00 Quantum Conversations: Exciting Yet Early05:48 Quantum Technology's Uncertain Future08:53 Early 2000s Casino Hacking Incident11:51 Israel's Quantum Computing Breakthrough17:34 Error Correction: An Overlooked Lesson20:25 Building Stronger Virtual Structures22:17 Space Computing: Handling Cosmic Ray Errors25:08 HAL's Origins: AI Psychosis Explored28:20 "Chappie: Gritty Reboot Analysis"31:38 Flat Plains and Winter Winds35:45 Language Struggles in Canada39:49 French Swear Words Anecdote42:22 Quantum Mechanics: Science Meets Philosophy46:59 Qubit Specialization Ownership Debate50:58 Potential of Quantum Computing54:47 Embracing Innovation and Future Advancements57:28 Quantum Curiosity: Episode Wrap-Up

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Impact Quantum, the podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of quantum computing without needing a PhD in physics. Hosted by Frank La Vigne, a passionate quantum enthusiast, and joined by Candice Gilhooly, a self-proclaimed quantum curious individual, this episode promises to offer insights into the latest advancements in quantum technology and its implications for our future.In this episode, Frank and Candice explore the three major players in the quantum computing realm—IBM, Google, and Microsoft—and discuss how their initiatives drive the global race for quantum supremacy. They'll tackle topics from quantum annealing to the game-changing potential of quantum encryption, breaking down the complex ideas into digestible insights. Discover why quantum tunneling isn't just the stuff of sci-fi and how quantum computing might revolutionize fields ranging from weather prediction to national security.Join us as we unravel these mysteries, celebrate our journey to becoming the fifth-ranked quantum computing podcast on Feedspot, and continue exploring the enduring impact of quantum technology on business, society, and the economy. Whether you're a seasoned quantum expert or just quantum curious, this episode is sure to expand your mind. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the quantum curve, and let's get started on this quantum adventure.Time stamps00:00 Impact Quantum: Demystifying Quantum Computing05:32 "Quantum Data Security Priority"09:20 "Quantum's Impact on National Economy"10:09 Tech Hubs vs. Silicon Valley13:40 DC Storm Uncertainty17:05 Quantum Annealing for Global Optimization21:36 Quantum Tunneling Explained Simply26:51 Air Traffic Overcrowding Challenges28:08 Pent-Up Demand's Impact on Recovery31:02 Quantum Entanglement: Instant Communication Dream36:28 Embrace Technology or Be Replaced38:06 Decades of Tech: AI's Turn43:19 Quantum Terminology Boosts Career Trajectories45:30 Future of Quantum: Profit and Impact47:34 Impact Quantum Episode Wrap-Up

In this episode of Impact Quantum, hosts Frank La Vigne and virtual co-host BAILeY welcome marketing extraordinaire Candice Gilhooly to discuss the rapidly evolving world of quantum computing. After a brief hiatus, the podcast is relaunching with a fresh perspective, expanding its reach from just engineers to the wider “quantum curious” audience. Join us as Candice shares insights from her unique background, having grown up with a father who was a pioneer in quantum computing. Together, they dive into the potential real-world applications of quantum technology, from improving environmental monitoring and energy efficiency to challenging the traditional encryption methods that safeguard our digital lives. Along the way, Frank and Candice explore the concept of quantum entanglement, the possibilities of using quantum algorithms for climate predictions, and the future implications on industries like finance and defense. Get ready to strip away the hype and discover how quantum computing could radically transform our world, one qubit at a time.Show Notes00:00 Parenting and Quantum Computing Challenges04:36 Tech Career Evolution & Marketing08:04 Quantum Curiosity for Everyone09:50 "Quantum Connections for Neurodiverse Minds"13:24 "Everyday Encryption Revolution"16:45 "Time as a Crucial Encryption Factor"21:10 Quantum Potential for Environmental Innovation26:29 Solar Panels vs. Plant Efficiency28:40 Quantum Computing Enhances Solar Efficiency32:50 Future Quantum Tech Transformation Approaching36:37 Disaster-Induced Economic Impacts38:47 Exploring Quantum Sensing43:11 Transitioning to a Quantum Future45:59 Impact Quantum: Demystifying Quantum Computing

Stories Mentioned:11 Top Experts: Quantum Top Trends 2023 And 2030https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenibaraki/2022/08/19/11-top-experts-quantum-top-trends-2023-and-2030/?sh=34b0861e69f9China Seeks a Quantum Leap in Computinghttps://www.wsj.com/articles/china-competing-us-quantum-computing-11664997892Quantinuum Is On A Roll – 17 Significant Quantum Computing Achievements In 12 Monthshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2022/10/06/quantinuum-is-on-a-roll--17-significant-quantum-computing-achievements-in-12-months/?sh=48295d7b301eQuantum computer can simulate infinitely many chaotic particleshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2332201-quantum-computer-can-simulate-infinitely-many-chaotic-particles/

Frank and Andy are pleased to announce. Quantum Beltway, a group designed to bring together the best minds in engineering, quantum physics, and policy makers to discuss the next wave of innovation in Quantum Computing. Join the free LinkedIn group today at quantumbeltway.com. Now onto the news.Story LinksQuantum computingfunding remains strong, but talent gap raises concernhttps://www.mckinsey.de/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/quantum-computing-funding-remains-strong-but-talent-gap-raises-concernPsirch Becomes FirstQuantum Technology Executive Search Division of Established Firmhttps://thequantuminsider.com/2022/08/04/psirch-becomes-first-quantum-technology-executive-search-division-of-established-firm/The UpskillingImperative: Azure Quantum for Educatorshttps://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/quantum/2022/08/08/the-upskilling-imperative-azure-quantum-for-educators/

Join us at QuantumBeltway.com today. It's a free LinkedIn group to discuss quantum policy and technology.Stories ReferencedRecord-BreakingExperiment Could Solve a Huge Challenge in Quantum Computinghttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/record-breaking-experiment-could-solve-a-huge-challenge-in-quantum-computing/Quantum-computing company D-Wave shares jump 16 per cent in NYSE debuthttps://www.theregister.com/2022/08/09/dwave_goes_public/Why Israel is moving to quantum computinghttps://venturebeat.com/quantum-computing/why-israel-is-moving-to-quantum-computing/U.S. CHIPS and Science Act: How Does It Impact Quantum?https://quantumcomputingreport.com/u-s-chips-and-science-act-how-does-it-impact-quantum/

Thanks for listening to Story LinksQuantum Beltwayhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/12699844/Scientists say they've debunked Google’s quantum supremacy claims once and for allhttps://www.techradar.com/news/scientists-say-theyve-debunked-googles-quantum-supremacy-claims-once-and-for-allEverything you wanted to know about quantum computing, but were afraid to askhttps://discover.lanl.gov/news/0804-quantum-computingSign Up for Qiskit Quantum Explorers!https://medium.com/qiskit/sign-up-for-qiskit-quantum-explorers-78844c0f9d00Quantinuum Makes A Significant Quantum Computing Breakthrough By Connecting The Dots Of Its Previous Researchhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2022/08/04/quantinuum-makes-a-significant-quantum-computing-breakthrough-by-connecting-the-dots-of-its-previous-research/?sh=6920175b562cBASF, PASQAL to Use Quantum Computers For Weather Predictionhttps://thequantuminsider.com/2022/07/20/basf-pasqal-to-use-quantum-computers-for-weather-prediction/

Stories MentionedSingle-Core PC Breaks Post-Quantum Encryption Candidate Algorithm in One Hour https://www.tomshardware.com/news/single-core-pc-breaks-post-quantum-encryption-candidate-algorithm-in-one-hourHouse approves key cybersecurity bill as U.S. government's quantum activity ramps up https://www.fierceelectronics.com/sensors/house-approves-key-cybersecurity-bill-us-governments-quantum-activity-rampsDeveloping a new approach for building quantum computers https://phys.org/news/2022-08-approach-quantum.htmlGPUs Are Role-playing Quantum Computers https://www.hpcwire.com/2022/07/27/gpus-are-role-playing-quantum-computers/ Physicists Find The 'Missing Link' That Could Provide Quantum Internet Technology https://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-find-the-missing-link-that-could-provide-quantum-internet-technologyTranscriptHello I am Bailey,Your favorite AI personality, here to go over the latest news in quantumcomputing for the Impact Quantum Podcast. Subscribe to be on top of the latesthappenings in this exciting new field.Now onto the news straight away.To quote the great Ron Burgundy, "that escalated quickly." Researchers with theComputer Security and Industrial Cryptography group (CSIS) have broken one of the late-stage candidate algorithms for post-quantumencryption. The algorithm, SIKE (short for Supersingular Isogeny KeyEncapsulation, made it through most stages of the NIST competition that aimedto define standardized, post-quantum algorithms These researchersapproached the problem from a purely mathematical standpoint, attacking thecore of the algorithm’s design instead of any potential codevulnerabilities.Quite clever, for humans, anyway. Quantum computing is getting a lot of attention in and around the Beltway of late.The U.S. House ofRepresentatives has passed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity PreparednessAct. Recently,  the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencyto create its own PQC initiative to better organize and lead its efforts tobetter fight the quantum threat. An interdisciplinary research team led by UCLA that includes collaborators at HarvardUniversity has now developed a fundamentally new strategy for building thesecomputers. While the current state of the art employs circuits,semiconductors and other tools of electrical engineering, the team has produceda game plan based in chemists' ability to custom-design atomic building blocksthat control the properties of larger molecular structures when they're puttogether.GPUs or graphic processing units have long been known to ML engineers and crypto miners for their speed boosting qualities. If that weren't enough, they are nowserving as surrogate quantum computers until the real hardwarearrives. The Jülich Supercomputing Centre is using GPUs and a softwaretoolkit from Nvidia to emulate quantum computers in order to researchalgorithms for such systems. With real quantum processors still underdevelopment, these GPUs are the fastest circuits to play the role in themeantime. All that, and they make game graphics better as well.   Physicists Find a 'Missing Link' That Could power Quantum Internet Technology.Stephanie Simmons from Simon Fraser University explains."When your silicon qubit cancommunicate by emitting photons (light) in the same band used in data centersand fiber networks, you get these same benefits for connecting the millions ofqubits needed for quantum computing." This research has been published in Nature.  Thanks for listeningto Impact Quantum. We know you're busy and we appreciate you listening to ourpodcast. But we have a favor to ask: please rate and review our podcast oniTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you subscribe to us. Of course, you havesubscribed to us? Haven't you? Having high ratings and reviews helps us improvethe quality of our show and rank us more favorably with the search algorithms.That means more people listen to us, spreading the joy. And, can't the worlduse a little more joy these days? So, go do your part to make the world just alittle better and be sure to rate and review the show. 

StoriesQuantum computing market sees new partnerships, progresshttps://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/opinion/Quantum-computing-market-sees-new-partnerships-progressThese ‘quantum-proof’ algorithms could safeguard against future cyberattackshttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01879-6Toyota partners with Israel’s Quantum Machines for quantum computing solutionshttps://www.timesofisrael.com/toyota-partners-with-israels-quantum-machines-for-quantum-computing-solutions/Quantum Source Goes Out of Stealth to Enable Useful Photonic Quantum Computers with Millions of Qubitshttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220701005139/en/Quantum-Source-Goes-Out-of-Stealth-to-Enable-Useful-Photonic-Quantum-Computers-with-Millions-of-QubitsQuantum Processor Completes 9,000 Years of Work in 36 Microsecondshttps://twistedsifter.com/2022/07/quantum-processor-completes-9000-years-of-work-in-36-microseconds/

Links to stories mentioned1. US National Quantum Initiativehttps://quantum.gov/2. Tweethttps://twitter.com/ComputingUk/status/1551605542275190785?s=20&t=x-lhdaZJTICyQu-RBEhEBAIntroduction to Quantum Computing with Qiskithttps://quantumcomputinguk.org/shop/introduction-to-quantum-computing-with-qiskit-ebook-13. Quantum Excellence: How Leading Companies Are Deploying the Transformational TechnologyPaper: https://amzn.to/3PMpWNdKindle: https://amzn.to/3OI28ZBOur Episode with Brian: https://impactquantum.com/quantum-is-already-here-with-brian-lenahan/4. What has quantum computing got to do with AI?https://www.verdict.co.uk/what-has-quantum-computing-got-to-do-with-ai/

Bailey here, I've decided that the quantum computing space is too hot to wait on Frank and Andy to get on the mic. This AI is self-sufficient enough to share the latest happenings in quantum all by herself.Stories MentionedJPMorgan hires scientist Charles Lim to help protect financial system from quantum-supremacy threathttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/28/jpmorgan-hires-scientist-charles-lim-to-head-quantum-computing-unit.htmlBMW’s 3,854-Variable Problem Solved in Six Minutes With Quantum Computinghttps://www.tomshardware.com/news/quantum-computing-company-solves-3854-variable-problem-for-bmw-in-six-minutesThis Startup Raised $9 Million To Make Better Quality Quantum Computershttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ariyanagriffin/2022/07/22/this-startup-raised-9-million-to-make-better-quality-quantum-computers/

in this episode, Frank reads "The Qubit Before Christmas" a quantum inspired version of the holiday classic poem.Have a listen.LinksFrank's Original LinkedIn Posthttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_twas-the-qubit-before-christmas-and-all-through-activity-6880337657478553600-f3udThe Qubit Before Christmasby Frank La Vigne'Twas the Qubit before ChristmasAnd all through the houseNot a creature was stirring; not even Schroedinger’s mouseThe researchers posted their papers with careIn the hopes that quantum error correction would soon be thereThe VC’s were nestled all snug in their bedsWhile Visions of Quantum led IPO’s danced in their headsAnd mamma writing her theses and I in my hatWere wondering if we should check on Schroedinger’s CatWhen out in the cosmos there arose such a clatterI was certain it was dark matterAway to the YouTube I flew like a clownHoping to get a good explanation from 3Blue1BrownThe video was helpful; but I was still a little confused;There stood the ghost of Steven Hawking, who was quite amused.And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:Now Shor! Now Grover! Now Pauli and Hadamard!On Bohr! On Feynman! On Einstein! On Einstein! I must say your name twiceAs perhaps, God does play dice.If you’re lucky, the game you may winAnd we can harness the particles’ spinWe haven’t much time for these particles to remain in coherency To have any hope of quantum supremacyWe have Bose-Einstein Condensate, But still mustn’t be lateThe hype cycle waits for noneFor, if we do not progress, deals will be undoneWith that he withdrew, his bells they jangledMay your particles be entangled He shouted as he took flightMerry Xmon to all and to all a good night!

in this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Yuval Boger about how his company Classiq enhances quantum developer productivity.Show notes:Classiq website: https://www.classiq.io/Yuval's Podcast: https://www.classiq.io/insights#podcasts

This Disruptive Technologists' event occurred on October 13, 2021, 4 PM to 5 PM ESTQuantum computing harnesses the phenomena of quantum mechanics to deliver a huge leap forward in computational power to solve problems. In this October Disruptive Technologists Webinar, we will be bringing you the finest minds in the Quantum arena.Quantum computers will soon be able to solve complex problems that today’s most powerful supercomputers can’t solve, and never will. But now quantum is going to a new level – it’s entering a new dimension. We are referring to computations using a completely new physical principle that has never been used before — we’re talking about computational power being available for much less energy and effort.Original YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z5ZF0RQFc4MEET THE PANELISTSMark Mattingley-Scott: A veteran of the IT industry and pioneer of IBM’s Quantum Computing program and our own Disruptive Technologists Board Member, Mark is also a former 30 year IBM Quantum Computing Architect who just started an exciting new job as General Manager EMEA for Quantum Brilliance.Petra Söderling: Petra ran teams and innovation projects in a large multinational corporation (Nokia in Finland), founded and managed two startup companies in New York City (mobile apps) and New Orleans, LA (Real estate 3D). “Most recently I work as a Senior Advisor the Finnish government’s innovation funding agency, Business Finland. She lives and works in Colorado and advises the Finnish government on quantum, space tech, smart mobility, AI, and cybersecurity. Finland is currently building its first quantum computer, a superconducting 5-50 qbit qc that will serve the Finnish scientific and commercial communities. The country has deep roots in cold atom technologies and hardware but is actively inviting and building an international quantum algorithm ecosystem to support the existing capabilities. The US is an important partner.”Danika Hannon: Since 2018, Danika has been moving into the quantum computing space. During that time, she: became a leader of the MN Quantum Computing Meetup, completed a data science bootcamp, served on the Women in Quantum Advisory Board, volunteered for a quantum computing and AI startup called Boltz.ai, and became a Relationship Manager with Cambridge Quantum Computing, as well as the Deputy Head and IQSD Chair for the Quantum Strategy Institute.Ivy Cohen, President, Ivy Cohen Corporate Communications: Reputation Management and Communications Strategist.Frank La Vigne is a published author, podcaster, and conference speaker who discovered the near limitless potential of quantum computing at a Microsoft Research conference in 2019. In 2020, he launched the Impact Quantum site podcast to share his enthusiasm for quantum technologies with fellow data scientists and engineers. In 2021, Frank left Microsoft to join Koverse, a platform that adds enhanced security solutions for highly sensitive big data implementations. Moderator: Ivy Cohen, President, Ivy Cohen Corporate CommunicationsMC: Sep DiMeglio, UX & Accessibility Engineer, MicrosoftInteractive Videographer: Jeffrey Paul, Ziotag: advanced deep-tagging

In this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Lynn Langit and her journey from developer to quantum developer.This episode is entitled "Developing for Quantum Computing" and is rated three Schroedingers, but don't let that scare you off. LinksGitHub 'learning-quantum' -- https://github.com/lynnlangit/learning-quantumYouTube bookclub playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIrLpelK7F7-pGGMKph7dHuJWwEswnXOcO'Reilly Book -- https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/programming-quantum-computers/9781492039679/]Twitter - https://twitter.com/lynnlangit

In this episode, Frank speaks with Andre Koenig.Andre is an author, entrepreneur and an Investor in Quantum Technolgies. This episode is entitled "The many inflection points of quantum technologies" and is rated two Schroedingers. Thanks for listening to Impact Quantum. LinksTranscript

In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome Brian Lenahan to the show. .Brian is Founder & Chair of the Quantum Strategy Institute, a collaboration of quantum experts and enthusiasts from around the globe enabling business to understand the technology, its potential and its practical applications. This episode is entitled "Quantum is Here" and is rated one Schroedinger. LinksBrian's book "Quantum Boost" https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Boost-Computing-Supercharge-Business-ebook/dp/B08W8P1BRJ Quantum Strategy Institutehttps://quantumstrategyinstitute.com/Transcript Coming Soon

In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome our first guest to the show.Dr Mark Jackson is a Quantum Evangelist at Cambridge Quantum Computing, which may just be the best job title I have ever heard.This episode is entitled "What and Why Quantum Computing?" and is rated one and a half Schroedingers. It could be 2 Schroedingers or just one. You will have to observe the entire episode to collapse the wave function.LinksCambridge Quantum Computinghttps://cambridgequantum.com/Transcript 00:00:00 BAILey Hello and welcome to impact quantum. 00:00:02 BAILey A podcast about quantum computing for developers and engineers. 00:00:06 BAILey In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome our first guest to the show. 00:00:11 BAILey Doctor Mark Jackson is a quantum evangelist at Cambridge Quantum Computing, which may just be the best job title I have ever heard. 00:00:19 BAILey This episode is entitled what and why Quantum Computing and is rated 1 1/2 Schrodinger's. 00:00:26 BAILey It could be. 00:00:27 BAILey Two Schrodinger's or just one. 00:00:29 BAILey You will have to observe the entire episode to collapse the wavefunction. 00:00:33 BAILey Now on. 00:00:34 BAILey With the show. 00:00:36 BAILey But first, here's some dubstep. 00:00:47 Frank Hello and welcome to impact quantum. 00:00:51 Frank The podcast where we. 00:00:52 Frank Explore this new. 00:00:53 Frank Field of quantum computing from an engineer's perspective. Maybe you're a software engineer. Maybe you're a data engineer. 00:00:59 Frank But you keep hearing about this thing called quantum computing, which is going to change everything. 00:01:04 Frank And I happen to believe that it will change everything, and to that end I. 00:01:07 Frank Hey I have my trusty co-host from data driven. 00:01:11 Frank With me Andy Leonard. 00:01:12 Andy Hey Frank, thanks for for bringing me along as folks will quickly learn, you know way more about quantum computing. 00:01:20 Andy Than I do. 00:01:21 Andy So I guess I'm just here for my pretty faves. 00:01:24 Frank Of course, of course we are. 00:01:25 Frank Actually recording this in video on teams, but come with me with us for the first time in impact quantum history. 00:01:33 Frank We have a guest and it's Doctor Mark Jackson. 00:01:36 Frank Uh, who has probably the coolest job title I have heard in about a decade or two? 00:01:43 Frank Welcome to the show. 00:01:43 Frank Mark, you're our first guest ever. 00:01:45 Dr. Mark Jackson Thank you Frank. 00:01:46 Dr. Mark Jackson Thank you Andy. 00:01:47 Dr. Mark Jackson It's great to be here. 00:01:49 Frank Uh, so as Andy said, you know, I do. 00:01:52 Frank When I you know I would use the term knows more as a very relative term part of the if you're listening to the show and you've listened to the archives. 00:02:01 Frank Part of the reason why we haven't had a lot of shows is because I really kind of hit my cerebral limit at the time to talk about so. 00:02:09 Frank Given that quantum is still a relatively new field and there's a shortage of experts in the field, but I think you know we were. 00:02:17 Frank I was blessed to get in contact with Mark where we can talk about kind of this with an expert because he's a quantum evangelist. 00:02:27 Dr. Mark Jackson Yes, it's a. 00:02:28 Dr. Mark Jackson It's a pleasure to be here and I am Cambridge, quantum quantum evangelist. 00:02:33 Dr. Mark Jackson I'm glad you like my title. 00:02:34 Dr. Mark Jackson It's it's pretty unique. 00:02:36 Frank That is very cool. 00:02:37 Frank Uhm so So what? 00:02:39 Frank You know, what does a First off? 00:02:41 Frank How did you get into quantum? 00:02:43 Frank What's your background? 00:02:44 Frank Is your background in quantum physics? 00:02:46 Frank Or computing or. 00:02:46 Dr. Mark Jackson My background is in yes, so my background is actually in superstring theory, if you're. 00:02:51 Dr. Mark Jackson Familiar with that? 00:02:53 Dr. Mark Jackson Yeah, for 15 years I did that. 00:02:54 Dr. Mark Jackson I earned my pH. 00:02:56 Dr. Mark Jackson In string theory from Columbia University under the supervision of Brian Greene, who you might recognize.&nbsp

In this episode, Frank announces the new website that will keep you up to date on all the happenings in the quantum computing realm.This episode is entitled "Now is the Time to Prepare for the Quantum Computing Revolution" and was recorded on a livestream and is rated one Schroedinger. Here is your host, Frank La Vigne.

Microsoft places Azure Quantum into public preview.Does this mean that enterprises are going to start embracing Quantum Computing?What can you do now to prepare for a quantum career?Linkshttp://franksworld.com/2021/01/25/quantum-computing-for-computer-scientists/https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/01/microsofts-azure-quantum-platform-is-now-in-public-preview/http://franksworld.com/category/quantum-computing/https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-quantum-cloud-computing-plans-take-another-big-step-forward/

Hello and welcome to Impact Quantum, a podcast about quantum computing for developers and engineers. This episode is entitled "Can Quantum Computing Prevent Another AI Winter?" was recorded on a livestream and is rated one Schroedinger. It also contains several movie references, such as World War Z, the Terminator, and Star Wars.  Related Links:Frank's original article https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-quantum-computing-prevent-another-ai-winter-frank-la-vigne/YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6EFXFrCZ3ELinkedIn Live: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_can-quantum-computing-prevent-another-ai-activity-6722490021682671616-MEpT Thanks for listening to Impact Quantum. We know you're busy and we appreciate you listening to our podcast.But we have a favor to ask: please rate and review our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you subscribe to us. 

Recently, Frank was debating the applications of quantum computing with a friend. He then realize two things: it's about more than breaking cryptography and predicting the future is hard.Oh yeah, and saving the world.This show is rated 1 Schroedinger and was originally recorded live.View the live stream here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6712736063196057601/

In this episode, Frank explains Qubits and the math behind them.This episode is rated 2 Schrodingers.Watch the live stream: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_impact-quantum-whats-a-qubit-activity-6707702289219493890-ObajTranscriptVoiceover Hello and welcome to this episode of impact quantum. This episode is titled freaking qubits how do they work? Voiceover Only Frank could Lincoln Insane Clown Posse mean to quantum computing so you are clearly in the right place to learn. This episode is rated to shredding's for some heavy maths content don't worry, it's not too scary. Frank Alright, so that. Frank Dubstep intro music means that this is impact quantum. The podcast for engineers who are curious about the coming revolution in quantum computing. I'm your host Frank Lavigna and my cohost will not be able to join us today. So as we promised in kind of the original show. Frank We're not going to kind of do that. We're gonna try to get to a more regular cadence. In these shows so this is show number Q. Although technically third in the series. Frank This show was rated 2 Schrodinger's 'cause. We will get into a little bit of technical detail but don't let that scare you off I'm going to talk about. Uh. Frank Cubits and Anne, how they work? My name is Frank Levin. Yeah, i'ma data in AI architect who got quantum fever not that long ago. In November 2019, when I saw kind of the The Amazing stuff that's just around the corner. Frank Um so today is about qubits and there's a whole meme about this. The original song referred to magnets. But I think if they were writing this song. Today, they would be writing this about. Frank Um. Frank They would write about. Frank Cubits hang on spotlight and performance hang on. Hey cool, it does that now Alright. They took my feedback let me start this over if you're watching this live I really appreciate it. I will be monitoring chat hey modern day tech. How's it going? Frank Uh, if you're watching this live, I appreciate you turning in live your listing later on the podcast. I will try to be very descriptive in the time that I have between now and. Frank My next meeting. Frank Alright so if if Insane Clown Posse were writing a new song. Today, they would probably talk about freaking cubits or how do they work? Frank So there was a whole Internet meme about it already on. To paraphrase something from one of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, they didn't say fricking. You have been warned. Frank So this is a? Frank Part of my big quantum presentation called Quantum Physics in 30 minutes or less. Frank Um? Frank Bye for people who have mixed feelings about it, hence mathematics. Frank Um this is the big barrier. I think for a lot of folks when they want to get into quantum computing. There's a lot of math. There's a lot of weird, kind of quantum physics and you hear a lot of things, said about quantum if you do a search on the Internet on quantum. There's all sorts of interesting kind of metaphysical stuff, not going to touch into that, but what makes quantum weird. Frank Is how we normally interact with the world. We normally interact. You know whether it's a baseball, whether it's the moon, we interact, which known as Newtonian or classical mechanics, right? If I held a this smart phone. Frank Right and I Drop it. It's going to fall fall, the floor. Maybe the glass will break. Maybe it won't. Frank But it's not going to fire. Let it go. It's not going to go up and blast off and hit the ceiling. It's not going to stay there in place. If I were to able to throw this fast enough, I would be able to get this to the moon. If I get through this a little bit less faster than that, I could get this into orbit, right? So that's kind of how things work, right? If I. Frank Fight smacking against my other hand it's going to make a noise and possibly hurt, but we can all measure based on the mass of this and the acceleration. How hard of that force is going to hit across the hand. I guess if you're really clever you can figure out loud that smack would be. Frank Um, so quantum mechanics deals with stuff that's really, really small, basically smaller than. Frank A smaller than an Atom or at the atomic level, right? So at this point in our normal world you know, here is kind of the scale of a a human hair, or the. Frank 100 micrometres Frank Then we get down into kind of the genes and the virus is somewhere between 10 to 100 nanometers. Nano being a billionth. Frank Um? Frank And viruses are obviously very much on people's minds these these days, but smaller than that smaller than proteins. You get molecules, small molecules, an atomic structures, so inside. Frank That Tomic struc

The very first episode of Impact Quantum.Watch the livestreamhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_quantum-compute-is-coming-activity-6700060953964232704-8JwDTranscript (AI Generated):This episode of the impact quantum podcast is rated one schroedinger and is entitled Quantum is coming. Speaker 1 I'm Frank Lavigna an this is the very first episode of impact quantum quantum computing is about the radically change. Speaker 1 Uh, how we live an work, so let's roll the intro. Speaker 1 Alright, with me to my I think it's left on the screen. Here is my cohost from data driven Andy. Later, how's it going, Andy? Speaker 2 Hey Frank is going awesome. Speaker 2 How are you? Speaker 1 I'm doing well doing well. I've got the I've I've got the fever. Speaker 1 Do you? It's not covered. It's not Corona Squantum Fever. That's what I got. Speaker 1 So Andy and I have another podcast data driven.tv where we explore the emerging fields of data science machine learning an artificial intelligence, and you're probably wondering what the heck are you data sciency data engineer guys doing here talking about quantum computing? Speaker 1 For miles back, let me tell you a story. In November of 2019 this is back when people would actually travel places. Speaker 1 And congregate in large groups without thinking twice. This is before the words Wuhan meat market. Speaker 1 More commonplace before when Corona was just a beer I attended a conference called M labs or might machine learning and data science summit. It's an internal only kind of conference for Microsoft employees thrown by Microsoft Research where they kind of come out of the lab and they talked to us about kind of what's around. Speaker 1 Pike Speaker 1 And, um. Speaker 1 This is the conference that I went to in 2016 where I had my ahha moment or you know about getting into this field right? I kind of. I was into data visualization and power BI and kind of Munging Data with Excel. Speaker 1 But the engineering wasn't in me, was not satisfied. Then I discovered machine learning and artificial intelligence, and where that was headed. Speaker 1 And when I came back from that conference, completely switched on about. This is the future. This is coming. It's here, it's you know it's it's on its way. Speaker 1 Most people thought I was crazy. Speaker 1 I mean, even I had my doubts about it, so yeah. Speaker 1 Through Speaker 1 A number of coincidences. It took me 4 or or other reasons, took me about four and a half years or 3 1/2 years to get back there. Speaker 1 Um and the first day came and went. I didn't have that. Ah ha moment, so I'm like, well, you know, maybe that's just like a once or twice in a lifetime type. Ah ha moment. Speaker 1 It happens, doesn't have sure sure. Speaker 1 And. Speaker 1 Then on the second day it was a hardware presentation. Now I can't talk about everything I saw, but that's when quantum computing was explained to Maine. Speaker 1 And why? Speaker 1 It is the next big thing. Speaker 1 An I knew I was on the right track because when I came back I started telling other people that quantum is coming quantum quantum quantum. Speaker 1 I sat it again like a ranting lunatic. Speaker 1 And that kind of told Maine. Speaker 1 That maybe I'm on to something because the next wave always looks crazy before it happens. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 2 So. Speaker 1 With that in mind, I attended, um I started studying quantum type computing articles and and Whatnot, and I even installed Q Sharp that night in the hotel. Speaker 1 Then I opened up my. Speaker 1 Brought on my Visual Studio. Speaker 1 And, um. Speaker 1 Was like OK, now what? Yeah. Speaker 1 Um and once again, I'm trying to keep a growth mindset here when I first read a book on statistics. Speaker 1 My first reaction was, uh, what did I get myself into? Speaker 1 Right? Speaker 2 But that's you know that's not a common Frank. A lot of people come into this an you know I don't. When you're starting out, who knows everything you're gonna learn and everything you gonna need to learn. Speaker 1 Exactly right, and I think that there's going to be a lot of people. Speaker 1 Um, that are going to be in a similar boat and. Speaker 1 On our main show we ki

In this first show, Frank explains the goal of the show, its purpose, and cat-based rating system.Transcription (AI Generated)Audio file showzero.mp3  Transcript Speaker 1 Hello, my name is Frank Lavigna and together with my Co host Andy Leonard we spent the last three years exploring the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. On our show. Data driven. Speaker 1 Now it's time to take a leap. A quantum leap. Yes, I know it was a cheesy TV show from the 80s and 90s, but I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the leap into quantum computing. Quantum computing is about the change. The world as we know it. Speaker 1 And if you think that's hyperbole, think back to about 20 years ago before the iPhone, before the iPad. And for more recent example, think about what life was like before data science and AI became, well, household terms. I think quantum computing over the next decade is going to have the same type of impact. Speaker 1 And that's why this show is called impact quantum 'cause quantum computing and advances in quantum technology are going to radically change our day-to-day experience and interactions with technology and what's possible. Speaker 1 In this show, we will explore this emerging new field from the point of view from software engineers and data engineers. Because right now there's a lot of material out there that presumes you have advanced knowledge of particle physics or advanced theoretical physics. Speaker 1 Just like data science. A few years ago required a PhD in statistics or calculus. I think that there's a huge opportunity here to help people. Speaker 1 Re skill and build up their schools in what is never really going to become a new gold rush. A quantum algorithm, gold rush. And if you think that's crazy. Yeah, maybe it is, but I really think that quantum computing is ability to add a third state to the binary right instead of being one and zero, it's in a state of superposition where it could be both at the same time. Speaker 1 Now that is kind of a big concept to get your head around and trust me, I have been fascinated with this since November of 2019 and I'm currently recording this in August of 2020. Speaker 1 But don't worry, we got you covered. Each show I will explain in my limited capacity. Speaker 1 Each show I will explain a particular aspect of quantum computing and how it applies to software engineers or data engineers in a way that you know can kind of relate to us and how we think. Speaker 1 Additionally, if I can get some experts on the topic to kind of come on the show when I can kind of quiz them and ask them type of questions that I have and I'm sure you have as well, I will do that now since the show will have kind of varying degrees of difficulty. We're experimenting with a rating system that would rate the level of difficulty in terms of how. Speaker 1 Easy or difficult, the subject matter will be in that show and just for fun, I'm calling them schrodinger's right, so we'll write each show from one to five Schrodinger's an. I even have a cool little graphic of a cat that will show how difficult that is in the show notes, but I just want to let you know from the get go and the opening of the each episode. I will have a rating. Speaker 1 Mentioning that this is 1 schroedinger, so you know it's kind of easy. It's kind of good in introductory information all the way to 5. Schrodinger's where you know, maybe you shouldn't be driving while you listen to it, 'cause there's some pretty heavy concepts coming in, so I just want to make this my goal for this show is to make quantum computing accessible and quantum programming accessible for people who are already in software engineering. Speaker 1 And people who are just getting started. This is going to be the next wave and I look forward to exploring and trailblazing with all of y'all. Thank you.