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World Congress 2021 • Jul 1, 2021

Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics

Alexandra Waldherr

How do you debug code when observing it alters the outcome? Discover the quantum physics, logic gates, and error correction strategies needed to program real quantum hardware today.

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#1 about 3 min

Core concepts of Schrödinger's cat and quantum mechanics

Understanding the dual nature of quantum states reveals why measuring a radioactive particle forces it into a single definitive outcome.

#2 about 4 min

Fundamental physics principles enabling quantum computation

Physics properties like superposition, entanglement, and wave-particle duality allow quantum computers to process complex configurations in parallel.

#3 about 4 min

Mathematical foundations and matrix operations for quantum gates

Applying probability concepts and linear algebra equations accurately models the evolution of quantum states across logic gates.

#4 about 4 min

Exploring the IBM quantum computing cloud platform and simulators

Connecting to cloud-based simulators enables practical experimentation with quantum gates to map superposition results across probability distributions.

#5 about 4 min

Quantum algorithm classes for computation speed and chemical simulation

Shor's and Grover's search algorithms drastically reduce computational latency, while variational solvers accurately estimate complex molecular energy states.

#6 about 3 min

Implementing chemical models using OpenFermion and Cirq frameworks

Translating chemical molecular structures into functional creation operators bridges the gap between biological simulation and quantum circuit execution.

#7 about 3 min

Comparing quantum hardware technologies and their physical architectures

Architectural designs relying on ion traps, superconducting circuits, and photonic components offer differing stability advantages for scalable physical qubits.

#8 about 2 min

Accessing quantum hardware through cloud providers and platforms

Evaluating tiered cloud platforms reveals varying noise levels and availability limitations on intermediate-scale quantum hardware for industrial adoption.

#9 about 5 min

Promising applications in quantum cryptography and machine learning

Leveraging fragile qubit states creates inherently secure cryptographic key exchanges, while hybrid architectures refine early machine learning optimization models.

#10 about 2 min

Learning resources and community tools for exploring quantum computing

Navigating comprehensive community textbooks and interactive repository games provides practical pathways toward building intuitive proficiency in quantum programming.

#11 about 4 min

Developing quantum intuition and running practical chemistry experiments

Experimenting practically with fluorescent quantum dots provides foundational intuition for recognizing how scale alters atomic rules and physical chemistry.

#12 about 7 min

Distinguishing logical qubits and understanding the measurement problem

Aggregating redundant physical qubits creates resilient logical equivalents capable of enduring observation-triggered wave function collapse across unstable environments.

#13 about 4 min

Integrating machine learning and utilizing particle entanglement

Entangled multiqubit architectures coordinate processing tasks dynamically while classical machine learning mechanisms configure noise mitigation steps for rudimentary endpoints.

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