Microsoft's Quantum Chip Mission - Interview with Microsoft Technical Fellow Dr. Chetan Nayak

Подробнее о видео

Dr. Chetan Nayak, Technical Fellow at Microsoft is a luminary in the world of quantum computing, a brilliant mind-shaping the future of technology, and a Microsoft Research Fellow whose insights are at the forefront of innovation. Ladies and gentlemen, it's an absolute privilege to introduce you to Chetan Nayak!

Chetan is not just a name in the field; he's a visionary whose work has opened new dimensions in our understanding of quantum mechanics and its practical applications. With a background that includes a Ph.D. from Princeton and over 30 quantum physics research papers to his name, Chetan has been instrumental in advancing the frontiers of quantum computing.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the captivating world of quantum computing, exploring its potential to revolutionize industries, tackle some of the most complex problems facing humanity, and even change the way we perceive the universe.

Show notes

Chetan mentions the book A Mathematician's Apology by G. H. Hardy while we discuss the roles of basic science research and practical applications.


Chapters

00:00 - Coming up on this episode
00:56 - Introduction
02:16 - Dr. Chetan Nayak introduction
03:15 - Chetan's background
06:09 - Call from Microsoft
07:02 - How to build a quantum computer
08:30 - Joining Microsoft full-time
09:24 - Chetan's role at Microsoft
10:56 - Why choose quantum computing research?
13:43 - Quantum computing research evolution
15:46 - Quantum computer progress
18:31 - Microsoft's ambitious quantum computing mission
21:19 - Practical quantum computer applications
23:09 - Will society be shaped by quantum computing?
23:42 - Microsoft's quantum roadmap
24:14 - What to expect from quantum computing?
27:04 - Chetan's quantum research
31:15 - Ettore Majorana - Theoretical physicist who disappeared
34:21 - The value of basic science
35:16 - Microsoft is building a quantum supercomputer
41:54 - Microsoft's quantum computing hardware
44:06 - Microsoft's approach to quantum computers
47:15 - The biggest challenges in quantum computing


Future Here

Future Here covers cutting-edge science and technology that has the potential to help solve some of humankind's biggest challenges.

Listen to the Future Here podcast

Youtube:
Spotify:
Apple Podcasts:
Google Podcasts:

Topics include

AI
Biotech
Renewable energy
Solar power
Quantum computing
Space exploration
and other interesting future technology

Keywords

#quantumcomputing  #quantumcomputer  #quantumsupercomputer #quantumsupremacy #topologicalqubit #quantumphysics  #physics #science  #carboncapture  #supercomputer  #supercomputing #microsoft #satyanadella #topologicalquantumcomputer #wavefunction #superposition #superpositionprinciple #quantummechanics #quantumtheory #quantumcomputers #fractionalquantumholoeffect #superconductivity #superconductor #computerscience #computerscienceengineering #computerscienceprojects #majorana #majoranazeromodes #zeromodes #cooperpairs #semiconductor #fanout #topologicalphaseofmatter