Video: How quantum technology can revolutionise computing

Apr 22, 2015

Robert Schoelkopf

Sterling Professor, Yale Institute for Nanoscience and Quantum Engineering

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Robert Schoelkopf from Yale University talks about the quest to build a quantum computer. His pioneering work led to the development of solid-state quantum bits, or Qubits, that have the potential to revolutionise computing.

Author: Robert Schoelkopf is a professor at Yale University.

Image: A 12-inch wafer is displayed. REUTERS/Richard Chung.

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