‘Quantum Computing: From Testing the Multiverse to a Tech Revolution’, with Dr Maria Violaris

Imagine if your computer could access a hidden reality, outperforming even a supercomputer the size of the universe - that’s what’s possible with quantum computing. Dr Maria Violaris demystifies how quantum computers actually work; the global race towards building them; and how they could radically change our everyday lives. You’ll also find out how quantum computing originated in an idea to test one of the biggest controversies in physics: whether or not we live in a quantum multiverse.

Bio:
Dr Maria Violaris is a quantum physicist and prize-winning science communicator, with a PhD in the foundations of quantum information from the University of Oxford. She works on quantum theory research and technical content creation at quantum computing start-up Oxford Quantum Circuits. Alongside this, she runs a YouTube channel and the Quantum Foundations Podcast; writes for publications such as Physics World; and researches fundamental aspects of quantum physics. She pioneered the approach of using quantum thought experiments for quantum computing education, through publications, workshops and creating the Quantum Paradoxes video series while at IBM Quantum.