Hardware Podcasts

Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering

Moore's Lobby · 13 Feb 2024 · 55m · Episode 3

What this episode covers

Dr. Oliver Dial, CTO of IBM Quantum, explains the engineering realities behind IBM's superconducting quantum processors, including the Heron and Condor chips. He details the transition from classical to quantum computing, the critical role of cryogenic systems operating at millikelvin temperatures, and the specific packaging innovations like the Eagle stack-up that enabled scaling to 1,000+ qubits. Dial also discusses error mitigation techniques, the challenges of qubit frequency collisions, and the future of modular quantum systems.

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large enterprises

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Companies
IBM Quantum
Products
Heron, Condor, Eagle, Osprey, Falcon, IBM Quantum Lab

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