Entangled Things

Episode 11 seeks to answer the question, how does interference relate to Quantum Computing?

Topics covered include an overview of interference, the limitations related to reading the states of qubits, amplitude amplification, and an introduction to the concept of an Oracle.

In episode 10, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Chris Givens of Solliance Venture Studios.

The team discusses a wide range of topics including the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit, the barriers programmers might face in beginning to develop in Q#, and security implications of emerging technologies.

Chris Givens is a 25+ year vetern technology executive with a long history of success in large, complex projects. Currently an active accredited investor and architect in several AI/ML and cloud startups through Solliance Venture Studios.

He comes from a highly decorated and technical background with companies such as IBM, Avanade, eBay, PayPal and General Atomics. As an expert in security, privacy and compliance with top certifications such as CISSP, CCNP and is an 8-year Microsoft MVP, Chris brings technology and business experience + knowledge that has been proven a rare combination.

Mr. Givens grew up in the great state of Oklahoma, USA and is a Choctaw Native American who enjoys playing as a highly competitive goal keeper in his local soccer league as well as a few rounds of golf every month in his current hometown of San Diego, CA.

In episode 9, Patrick and Ciprian explore the BB84 protocol.

Topics covered include an overview of cryptography, one time pads, existing key distribution methods, and how Quantum Computing could change the landscape surrounding the security of sharing information.

In episode 8, Patrick and Ciprian speak with René Schulte of Valorem Reply.
The team discuss a Quantum Computing approach to problem solving and how benefits can be found even without Quantum hardware running behind the scenes.

René Schulte is Director of Global Innovation at Valorem Reply working with teams across the globe on emerging technologies like 3D volumetric video streaming, the AR Cloud enabling large, cross-platform user experiences with real-world persistence.

He is a creative developer and thought leader with a passion for UX and deep technical knowledge from more than 15 years in VR/AR/MR/XR/Spatial Computing technology and 3D programming, developing for the Microsoft HoloLens since 2015, was featured on Forbes and is listed as dev influencer. He also coded AI deep learning neural networks before it was cool and is leveraging modern AI to empower humans. Also working on applied Quantum Computing and today's impact.

He is a frequent keynote and session speaker and panelist at conferences like //build, Ignite, Uni Heidelberg, Unite, Vision VR/AR Summit, VRDC (GDC), AWE, ESA, RTC, VRARA and more. Blogs about many topics. He also created popular open source libraries like WriteableBitmapEx and the AR library SLARToolKit.

He was honored several times for his dev community work with the Microsoft MVP award, recognized as Microsoft Regional Director and Advisory Board member for the VR/AR Association and XR Bootcamp.

He lives in Germany with his wife and their 5 children. 

To hear more from René, visit his QuBites video podcast series at www.valoremreply.com/blog/

In episode 7, Patrick and Ciprian discuss a wide range of topics in Quantum Computing with seasoned computer scientist and podcast host, Richard Campbell.

The team discuss the parallels between how classical computing developed and how Quantum Computing is developing with common milestones. Also discussed is how Quantum Computing could be considered a second version of how classical computing evolved.

Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry both on the hardware and software sides, development and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks, acquired by Radware in 2013, and was on the board of directors of Telerik that was acquired by Progress Software in 2014. Today he is a consultant and advisor to several successful technology firms and is the founder and chairman of Humanitarian Toolbox (www.htbox.org), a public charity that builds open-source software for disaster relief. Richard is the host of two podcasts: .NET Rocks! (www.dotnetrocks.com) the Internet Audio Talkshow for .NET developers and RunAs Radio (www.runasradio.com), a weekly show for IT Professionals. He also produces the DevIntersection (www.devintersection.com) series of conferences.

To hear more from Richard, visit www.dotnetrocks.com

Episode 6: Ciprian and Patrick talk about the challenges to actually building a reliable Quantum Computer. The low temperatures required, the enormous signal to noise ratio and many other hurdles that must be overcome. In spite of it all, we are moving along in the pursuit of ever more powerful systems.

Episode 5: Ciprian and Patrick discuss the players who are making Quantum happen. From IBM and Google on the corporate side, to MIT and Oxford on the academic side, a fleet of organizations and even national militaries are rushing to make Quantum Computing effective in the real world.

Episode 4: Why is it so hard to design algorithms for Quantum Computing?  In this episode, Patrick and Ciprian discuss the challenges in writing algorithms for QC and how to make them do what we want them to do. Of special interest, are Shor’s algorithm with consequences for security and Grover’s algorithm for searching. They also address the questions of Quantum Supremacy and why it is important. Lastly, they help reframe thinking from a single qubit mindset to thinking with multiple qubits.
 
This week’s episode is sponsored by Sonar: Wi-Fi Security As A Service. Visit https://sonar.pulsarsecurity.com/entangled/ to uncover your Wi-Fi security weaknesses and protect your data.

Episode 3: What is this thing you call Quantum Computing? Patrick and Ciprian talk about the foundations of QC, starting from some of the spectacular quantum mechanics and physics experiments that opened our eyes to a world we never imagined before. And yes, superposition, entanglement, and quantum measurements will be covered! Listen to this episode to get a grasp of the mind-bending basics of QC.

This week’s episode is sponsored by Sonar: Wi-Fi Security As A Service. Visit https://sonar.pulsarsecurity.com/entangled/ to uncover your Wi-Fi security weaknesses and protect your data.

Episode 2: Why do we need Quantum Computing after all? Patrick and Ciprian talk about the limitations of Classical Computing and how QC can address some of those. The discussion also covers potential QC applications in security, machine learning, materials development, and more. Listen to this episode to understand why it is vital for us to get into the QC era.

This week’s episode is sponsored by Sonar: Wi-Fi Security As A Service. Visit https://sonar.pulsarsecurity.com/entangled/ to uncover your Wi-Fi security weaknesses and protect your data.