Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska is celebrating World Quantum Day with a public lecture on Quantum Science: What It Is and Why You Should Care by Dr. Tom Wong, Department of Physics, author of the introductory quantum computing textbook, Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing, and researcher in quantum computing algorithms.
Abstract: “Quantum” has been popularized by science fiction films and books as a mysterious and uncharted realm that permits futuristic technologies and superpowers, but which only geniuses can understand. In reality, anyone can learn quantum. In this lightning talk, we will learn what quantum is and how it impacts your everyday life, such as enabling computer chips and solar panels to medical imaging devices and the global positioning system. Furthermore, quantum information science is giving rise to a new class of technologies, including quantum computers, quantum sensors, and quantum networks, that could revolutionize information processing, gathering, and transmission.
Following Dr. Wong’s talk, there will be a panel discussion with several Creighton faculty whose research incorporates quantum mechanics:
- Moderator:
- Dr. Gintaras Duda, Chair, Department of Physics, Researcher in Astroparticle Physics
- Panelists:
- Dr. Mark Freitag, Department of Chemistry, Researcher in Quantum Chemistry
- Dr. Mike Nichols, Department of Physics, Researcher in Biophysical Optics
- Dr. Janet Seger, Department of Physics, Researcher in Nuclear Physics
- Dr. Jonathan Wrubel, Department of Physics, Researcher in Atomic Physics
The in-person event takes place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Central Time in the Hixson-Lied Science Building, Room G-59. It is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.