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X-WR-CALNAME: IAC Talks: Open Astronomy Seminars
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CREATED:2017-04-20T10:30:00+01:00
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SUMMARY:Quantum Science and Technology
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Science and Technology\nProf. Ignacio Cirac\n\nThe disc
 overy of Quantum Physics gave rise to one of the most important scientific
  and technological revolutions experienced by mankind. It triggered, for i
 nstance, the discovery of lasers, semiconductors, or nuclear power. In the
  last few years we are experiencing a second "Quantum Revolution", where t
 he most exotic features of Quantum Physics can not only be confirmed, but 
 also have major technological consequences. In particular, new cryptograph
 ic and computational opportunities are emerging, which will be impossible 
 to reach with any other technology. Nowadays, there exists an extensive in
 ternational effort to build quantum computers, cryptographic systems, as w
 ell as other devices. In this talk I will explain the basics of all those 
 devices, their potential applications, as well as the status of that inter
 national effort and its prospects of giving rise to powerful technologies.
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