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Quantum Technology: Potential or Hype? This question was discussed by Bill Phillips, Francesca Pietracaprina, Olivier Ezratty,
Lene Oddershede, Serge Haroche, Heike E. Riel, and moderator Karl Ziemelis
Rainer Blatt in conversation with Bettina Stark-Watzinger,
then German Federal Minister of Education and Research
Scientific Co-Chair Rainer Blatt introduced Alain Aspect's lecture
will lead to new discoveries in quantum materials and
chemistry, aiding energy storage and pharmaceutical
development. Early advances are expected in quantum
communication and sensing, with longer-term impacts
in computing and, potentially, in AI.
ulate individual quantum systems, such as trapped ions,
and observe these effects firsthand is truly captivating.
The potential applications of quantum physics, from
revolutionary computing power to unbreakable cryptography, promise to transform our technological landscape in ways we are just beginning to comprehend. It's
the combination of deep theoretical questions and practical, far-reaching implications that continues to inspire
and drive my work in this field.
After so many years in this field: what is it that continues
to fascinate you about quantum physics?
What fascinates me most about quantum physics is its
ability to challenge and redefine our understanding of
reality at the most fundamental level. The concepts of
superposition, entanglement, and quantum measurement defy classical intuition, offering a glimpse into a
world governed by probabilities rather than certainties.
As an experimental physicist, the opportunity to manip-
Lindau blogger
Andrei Mihai reflects
on the #LINO24
quantum sessions:
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