How to put a superconducting quantum computer in the cloud
It wasn’t so long ago that quantum computers were obscure, highly experimental devices available only to researchers and students working out of university research labs. That changed in 2016, when IBM put the first superconducting quantum processor in the cloud and made it freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection—kickstarting a new era of quantum computing development. In this Coherence Times episode, we explore the history that led IBM to settle on superconductors as its quantum architecture of choice, and that resulted in the advent of cloud-based quantum computing. Along the way, you’ll learn about the alternative approaches that preceded the IBM shift to superconductors, and discover what’s coming next for superconducting hardware. 00:00 – Introduction 3:30 – Starting from the ground state 9:46 – Building the first qubits 35:36 – Quantum on the cloud 42:11 – Pushing forward The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times
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Inside Quantum Computers: Superconductors, Scaling & the Future
What makes quantum computing different from classical computing? Why can’t we just build bigger supercomputers? In this episode of The Coherence Times, we explore how quantum computers unlock mathematics that classical machines can’t access. From superconductors and extreme cold to noise control and fabrication, we break down how quantum computers are built, why they matter, and what the future might look like when these machines scale. 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – Meet Oliver Dial, CTO, IBM Quantum 02:32 – Quantum vs. Classical computing 15:17 – Colder than space 25:15 – Building a quantum computer 37:00 – Scaling and looking ahead The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Explore the podcast → www.ibm.com/think/podcast/the-coherence-times Learn more about quantum → https://quantum.cloud.ibm.com/learning/en
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From Quantum Weirdness to Quantum Simulations
Quantum isn’t just weird physics—it’s the foundation of our universe and will soon be key to simulating nature in ways today's computers can’t. In this Coherence Times episode, we cover the basics of quantum mechanics, from uncertainty to entanglement, before diving into why quantum simulations matter. Learn how chemists could one day use quantum computers to simulate molecules with unprecedented accuracy and discover what this means for the future of science. 00:00 – Introduction 05:08 – Basics of Quantum 15:45 – How do we use quantum computers? 24:47 – Quantum vs. Classical computing 39:10 – What could a world with quantum computing look like? The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times/Learn more about quantum → https://quantum.cloud.ibm.com/
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Introducing The Coherence Times podcast
The Coherence Times podcast breaks the challenging world of quantum computing into foundational lessons exploring the challenges and the breakthroughs of this era-defining technology. In this podcast, our host Ryan Mandelbaum will speak to technologists, researchers, and quantum leaders to discover the fascinating world of quantum computing, gaining a deeper understanding of how this technology works and the tremendous potential quantum computing promises.New episodes every other Tuesday at 7am ESTVisit The Coherence Times podcast page: https://ibm.biz/Bdb43WDiscover more quantum content: https://www.ibm.com/quantum
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Introducing The Coherence Times
The Coherence Times the podcast serves to break down the challenging world of quantum computing into foundational lessons exploring the challenges and the breakthroughs of this era defining generational tech. In this podcast, our host Ryan Mandelbaum will speak to technologists, researchers, and quantum leaders to discover the fascinating world of quantum computing, gaining a deeper understanding of how this technology works, and the tremendous potential quantum computing promises. As quantum is an emerging technology, this podcast must appeal to all listeners, while promoting an accurate and hype-free view about the technology and its potential. Therefore, it will level with its listeners and feature a curious tone, while always sticking to facts and realistic presentations of the material. We will be earnest and joyful leaving snark for rare and warranted cases, such as for mythbusting popular news.
The Coherence Times podcast serves to break down the challenging world of quantum computing into foundational lessons exploring the challenges and the breakthroughs of this era defining generational tech.
In this podcast, our host Ryan Mandelbaum will speak to technologists, researchers, and quantum leaders to discover the fascinating world of quantum computing, gaining a deeper understanding of how this technology works, and the tremendous potential quantum computing promises.
As quantum is an emerging technology, this podcast must appeal to all listeners, while promoting an accurate and hype-free view about the technology and its potential. Therefore, it will level with its listeners and feature a curious tone, while always sticking to facts and realistic presentations of the material. We will be earnest and joyful leaving snark for rare and warranted cases, such as for mythbusting popular news.
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