Prof. Joseph Emerson will speak about the quantum world at a public lecture on Wednesday March 3.
Emerson will show how the weirdness of the quantum world is being harnessed to usher in a new information revolution with discussion and clips from the award-winning documentary, The Quantum Tamers. Learn about quantum teleportation, super-secure quantum communication, the exponential power of quantum computation and more.
This lecture is open to the general public. No mathematical or scientific knowledge is necessary. Tickets are free but must be reserved:
Online at www.perimeterinstitute.ca
By phone at 519.883.3380
In person at 35 King St. N., Waterloo Office Hours Mon-Fri 2:00 to 5:00p.m.
About IQC: Founded in 2002, the mission of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is to aggressively explore and advance the application of quantum mechanical systems to a vast array of relevant information processing techniques.
A part of the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., Canada, IQC creates a truly unique environment fostering cutting-edge research and collaboration between researchers in the areas of computer, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences.
At the time of this release, IQC has 17 faculty members, 22 postdoctoral fellows and over 55 students and research assistants, as well as a support staff of 18.
The Institute for Quantum Computing acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.