Broader course for non-physicists
Quantum Computing: From Theory to Practice
Benjamin Lienhard (TUM)
Abstract
Quantum computers are expected to solve specific computational tasks—ranging from factoring to molecular simulations—substantially faster than conventional computers. Depending on the application, such systems may require hundreds to millions of quantum bits, the fundamental building blocks of a quantum processor. Current quantum processors contain only a few hundred qubits. They are not yet capable of performing meaningful computations, in part due to the lack of scalable, sufficiently precise calibration and control techniques. In this workshop, we will introduce the theoretical concepts of quantum computing and discuss the challenges of realizing a practical, functional quantum computer.
