Sebastian Hassinger, Host of The New Quantum Era Podcast and Author of a New Book by the Same Name
In this crossover episode of Superposition Guys, host Yuval Boguer chats with Sebastian Hassinger, the independent quantum consultant behind the New Quantum Era podcast and author of the eponymous book. They discuss the motivation behind creating accessible quantum content, the challenges of writing a broad‑scope introductory book, and the role of AI‑generated comics in simplifying complex concepts. Both podcasters share their journeys from non‑physicist backgrounds into quantum, compare their podcasting milestones, and debate common quantum metaphors, highlighting the need for better analogies to demystify the field.
Thomas Baker on Quantum Error Correction and the Skills Students Need for Tomorrow
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Baker, a Canada Research Chair in quantum computing, explains how quantum computers differ fundamentally from classical machines and delves into the interdisciplinary hurdles of quantum error correction. He highlights the importance of creativity, flexible thinking,...
Fault Tolerance for Quantum Inputs and Outputs with Matthias Christandl
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassier talks with mathematician and quantum chemist Matthias Christandl about rethinking fault tolerance for quantum computers that handle quantum inputs and outputs rather than just classical data. Christandl explains that the traditional fault‑tolerance theorem assumes...
Episode 139: Quantum and Chemistry with Bert De Jong
In this episode, senior scientist Bert de Jong from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab explains how his Quantum System Accelerator aims to demonstrate quantum advantage for real-world chemistry and materials challenges, such as more efficient batteries, solar energy capture, and nitrogen...
Are We Computing Quantum in the Wrong Base? With Ivan Deutsch
In this episode, host Sebastian Hessinger talks with quantum information pioneer Ivan Deutsch about the historical development of quantum computing, especially the shift from ion‑trap to neutral‑atom platforms and the foundational role of optical lattices and Rydberg blockade. Deutsch recounts...
Quantum Chemistry's Classical Limits with Garnet Chan
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Garnet Chan, a leading computational chemist at Caltech, about the true boundary between classical and quantum capabilities in chemistry. Chan explains the significance of the nitrogenase enzyme’s FeMo cofactor, a benchmark often...
Dorit Dor, Co-Founder of Qbeat Ventures
In this episode, Dorit Dor, former Check Point C‑level executive and co‑founder of Qubit Ventures, discusses how quantum startups can apply lessons from cybersecurity—particularly the importance of a clear go‑to‑market strategy, focus on specific problems, and adherence to standards. She...
Quantum Open Source with Will Zeng and Ziyaad Bhorat
In this live‑streamed World Quantum Day episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Will Zeng, co‑founder of the Unitary Foundation, and Ziyaad Bhorat, VP of Strategic Growth at the Mozilla Foundation, about their white paper calling for dedicated funding of open‑source...
How AI Will Change Quantum Computing - Ep. 294
In this episode, NVIDIA’s Nick Harrigan explains how quantum computing works, its current state, and why it’s poised to tackle problems classical computers can’t, such as drug discovery and material design. He highlights the biggest technical hurdle—quantum error correction—and shows...
IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 83 – This Podcast Has an Open Architecture.
In this episode, host Brian Siegelwax talks with Matt Rylarsdom, CEO and co‑founder of Quantware, about the company’s mission to become the "Intel of quantum" by delivering standardized, mass‑produced quantum processors. Rylarsdom explains Quantware’s Vertical I/O (VIO) architecture, which routes...
Episode 138: Trapped Ion Technology
In this episode Patrick and Cyprian explore a breakthrough in trapped‑ion quantum computing from MIT, where researchers embed photonic chips directly on the ion trap to deliver laser cooling and control. By generating polarized‑gradient cooling fields on‑chip, they claim up...
Simulating Quantum Materials with Arnab Banerjee
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with experimental physicist Arnab Banerjee about using quantum computers to simulate real quantum materials. Banerjee explains how his team used IBM’s 153‑qubit Heron processor to reproduce neutron‑scattering data from the magnetic crystal KCuF₃,...
Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real
In this debut episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Tom demystifies quantum computing by highlighting that the technology is already operational and delivering tangible results. He explains how quantum machines are tackling problems that are too costly or time‑consuming for...
Skeptic Mathematician Gil Kalai From Reichman University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
In this episode, mathematician Gil Kalai discusses his skeptical view that large‑scale quantum computers are unlikely to succeed because of fundamental noise and error‑correction limits. He outlines two lines of theoretical work: one proposing correlated noise that would thwart fault...
Episode 137: Parallel IQCC With Scott Genin
In this episode, Patrick and Cyprian interview Scott Jenin, VP of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics, about their breakthrough implementation of Parallel Iterative Qubit Coupled Cluster (IQCC) on GPU hardware. Scott explains how the algorithm, a true quantum chemistry method...