Presentation
The first quantum revolution cemented that the world cannot be described through classical mechanics alone. This gave us not only a better understanding of our universe, but also devices exploiting the macroscopic results of quantum properties that have changed our society, such as transistors, solar cells, memory and LEDs. Over recent years, the second quantum revolution has shown that even more advanced quantum technologies are possible. Indeed, we are now able to directly control isolated quantum systems and exploit their unique and exotic capabilities towards applications within the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communication and quantum information processing.
The perhaps most exciting manifestation of quantum technology, at least the most famous one, is quantum computers. The potential impact of quantum computers on society is vast and beyond our current understanding. But how do they work, what can they do, and how can we make them? In this talk, Bathen will introduce the basic building block of quantum technology, discuss how qubit states can be manipulated towards large-scale applications, and give examples of how a quantum computer can be realized in practice.
Speaker
Marianne E. Bathen is a Researcher in Quantum Technology (QT) at the University of Oslo in the Semiconductor Physics Group. She obtained her PhD in Semiconductor Physics at the University of Oslo in 2020, and spent two years at ETH Zurich as an ETH Postdoctoral Fellow working at the intersection between quantum technology and power electronics. In her research, Bathen studies point defects in semiconductors as a future quantum hardware platform for quantum sensing, communication and computing. She combines theoretical calculations, electro-optical measurements and nanofabrication of semiconductor devices to exploit point defects for future QT devices.
Program
11:30 – Doors open and lunch is served
12:00 – "Quantum computers: How they work and how to make them" by Marianne Etzelmüller Bathen (Researcher, Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology Physics)
This event is open for all students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and everyone else who is interested in the topic. No registration needed.
About the seminar series
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