# Quantum Computing with Andrea Morello

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2020-06-28
- Length: 1h 49m
- Episode: 498
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/498-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello/

## Summary

Andrea Morello, a Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales, explains the physics of silicon-based quantum computing, detailing how phosphorus dopant spins serve as qubits and the role of single-electron transistors in readout. He discusses the critical challenges of error correction, the necessity of isotopically purified silicon to reduce magnetic noise, and the architectural differences between universal quantum computers and application-specific devices like D-Wave's annealers. Morello also addresses the timeline for breaking RSA encryption, the rise of quantum-safe cryptography, and the emerging ecosystem of quantum startups and educational initiatives.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=0) Introduction to Quantum Bits and Superposition
- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=0) Spin Qubits, Entanglement, and Measurement
- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=0) Error Correction and Isotopically Purified Silicon
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=2675) Quantum Architecture: Universal vs. Application-Specific
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=2675) Cryptography, NSA Funding, and Quantum-Safe Encryption
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-06-28-quantum-computing-with-andrea-morello#t=2675) Quantum Engineering Education and Future Predictions

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- University of New South Wales (company)
- Google (company)
- IBM (company)
- D-Wave (company)
- Silicon Quantum Computing (company)
- Q-Control (company)
- Quintessence Labs (company)
- IBM Quantum Experience (product)
- Qiskit (tool)
- LiQuiT (tool)

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- [The Queen of Quantum | Space Docs and The Right Stuff | The Best Interviews](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-23-the-queen-of-quantum-space-docs-and-the-right-stuff-the-best-interviews) (EE Times Current)
- [When will quantum computing have its breakout moment?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2026-07-16-when-will-quantum-computing-have-its-breakout-moment) (Catalyst)
- [Interview: NXP CEO Kurt Sievers | Cryptographers vs. Quantum Computers | The 8088](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-06-05-interview-nxp-ceo-kurt-sievers-cryptographers-vs-quantum-computers-the-8088) (EE Times Current)
- [Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2024-02-13-quantum-computing-sci-fi-technology-requires-real-world-engineering) (Moore's Lobby)
- [483: An Ion of the Highest Fidelity](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-23-483-an-ion-of-the-highest-fidelity) (Embedded.fm)

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