insideQuantum
insideQuantum
insideQuantum tells the human stories behind cutting-edge developments in quantum technology, with the aim of highlighting the diverse range of people behind the amazing discoveries powering the quantum revolution. Each episode features a different guest, chosen from a wide variety of backgrounds, jobs and career stages, including guests from both academia and industry. Over the course of a 30-40 minute chat we'll hear all about their story, and how they got to where they are now. What got them interested in quantum physics? Where did they start, what has their journey so far been like, what advice do they have for others interested in getting into the field, and what do they think the future holds for quantum technologies?
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Bonus Episode: Season 1 Highlights
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01/16/23 • 84 min
In this special episode of insideQuantum, we look back on our first season and take another listen to highlights of the 12 episodes that made up Season 1. We've come a long way in such a short space of time - thank you so much to everyone who's listened and made our first series such a success. We hope you're looking forward to Season 2!
Featuring:
- Dr Yihui Quek
- Dr Philippe Faist
- Dr Lídia del Rio
- Prof. Román Orús
- Dr Elliot Bentine
- Dr Monica Kang
- Ieva Čepaitė
- Dr Tiffany Harte
- Dr Viviana Villafañe
- Dr Araceli Venegas-Gomez
- Dr Alba Cervera-Lierta
- Dr Stefanie Czischek
04/17/23 • 38 min
How can a completely random process be used to test the accuracy of quantum computers?
This week we're featuring Dr Ellen Derbyshire, a postdoctoral researcher at the Dahlem Centre for Complex Quantum Systems, Freie Universität Berlin. Dr Derbyshire obtained her PhD from the University of Edinburgh before taking up her current postdoctoral position.
Photo credit: Ezekial (Ezy) Galan (http://www.ezekialgalan.com/photography).
Episode 1: Dr Yihui Quek
insideQuantum
07/03/22 • 41 min
How do we understand the process of learning, and what does it have to do with quantum computers? Take a listen to Episode 1 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Dr Yihui Quek, a postdoctoral researcher and Humboldt Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin. Dr Quek did her undergraduate degree at MIT, followed by postgraduate studies at Stanford, and is currently in her first postdoctoral position.
For more information and a full audio transcript, see our website insidequantum.org.
Episode 12: Dr Stefanie Czischek
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11/21/22 • 38 min
Many machine learning techniques have been developed to run in an efficient way on classical computers, but what could we gain from designing them around biological brains instead, and how might these methods tell us something new about quantum systems? Take a listen to Episode 12 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Dr Stefanie Czischek, an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr Czischek obtained her PhD from the University of Heidelberg and did a postdoctoral position in the Perimeter Institute Quantum Intelligence Lab, before taking up her current position.
Episode 11: Dr Alba Cervera-Lierta
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11/07/22 • 40 min
How can quantum computers be combined with conventional supercomputing facilities, and where will the infrastructure come from to support the future quantum computing ecosystem? Take a listen to Episode 11 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Dr Alba Cervera-Lierta, a Senior Researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and coordinator of the Quantum Spain project. Dr Cervera-Lierta obtained her PhD from the University of Barcelona, followed by a postdoctoral position at the University of Toronto, before returning to Barcelona to take up her current role.
Episode 10: Dr Araceli Venegas-Gomez
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10/24/22 • 40 min
How can industry learn how to speak the language of quantum physics, and where will businesses of the future find people to work in the rapidly growing number of quantum technology jobs? Take a listen to Episode 10 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we're featuring Dr Araceli Venegas-Gomez, the founder of Quantum Resources and Careers (QURECA), a company focused on bridging the gap between quantum physics in academia and industry. Dr Venegas-Gomez was originally an aerospace engineer before deciding to study quantum physics. She obtained her PhD from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, and started the company QURECA immediately afterwards.
Episode 9: Dr Viviana Villafañe
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10/09/22 • 40 min
How will quantum technologies revolutionise our communications, and what will the quantum internet look like? Take a listen to Episode 9 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Dr Viviana Villafañe, a George Foster Research Fellow at the Walter Schottky Institute and part of the Munich Centre for Quantum Science and Technology. Dr Villafañe obtained her PhD from the Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica in Argentina, followed by postdoctoral work at the Walter Schottky Institute in Germany.
Episode 8: Dr Tiffany Harte
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09/26/22 • 39 min
How can cutting-edge quantum technologies designed for quantum simulation of materials be used to detect dark matter and gravitational waves? Take a listen to Episode 8 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we're featuring Dr Tiffany Harte, a Senior Research Associate in the Many-Body Quantum Dynamics group at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, and also an affiliate of King's College, as well as a highly active and experienced science communicator. Dr Harte obtained her MPhys degree at the University of St Andrews, followed by a DPhil at the University of Oxford.
Episode 7: Ieva Čepaitė
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09/12/22 • 39 min
What will it take to make quantum computing practical, and how can we make the most of different types of hardware for solving different problems? Take a listen to Episode 7 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Ieva Čepaitė, a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde in the Quantum Optics and Quantum Many-Body Systems (QOQMS) group, working on algorithms for near-term quantum devices. Ieva obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh, and is a contributing writer for Physics World magazine.
Episode 3: Dr Lídia del Rio
insideQuantum
07/18/22 • 49 min
What does it take to co-found a major new academic journal in quantum physics, while also being a leading researcher in the field? Take a listen to Episode 3 of insideQuantum to find out!
This week we’re featuring Dr Lídia del Rio, a a researcher in quantum information at ETH Zurich and co-founder of the academic journal Quantum. Dr del Rio did her undergraduate degree at the Universidade de Aveiro, followed by postgraduate studies at ETH Zurich, a postdoctoral position at the University of Bristol, and is now a senior scientist and lecturer at ETH Zurich.
For more information and a full audio transcript, see our website insidequantum.org.
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FAQ
How many episodes does insideQuantum have?
insideQuantum currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does insideQuantum cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology, Science and Machine Learning.
What is the most popular episode on insideQuantum?
The episode title 'Episode 11: Dr Alba Cervera-Lierta' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on insideQuantum?
The average episode length on insideQuantum is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of insideQuantum released?
Episodes of insideQuantum are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of insideQuantum?
The first episode of insideQuantum was released on Jul 3, 2022.
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