Abstract

Quantum computing has developed during the last two decades from a visionary idea to one of the most fascinating areas of modern physics. Scientists around the world attempt to tackle unseen technological problems involved with the quantum nature of particles for a large-scale quantum computer. In this talk, the speaker will first briefly review a few prototype quantum computing platforms, in particular, those that have passed most of the DiVincenzo's seven requirements for quantum computing, and then discuss his experimental efforts towards a neutral atom-based quantum computer (or the Rydberg-state mediated quantum entanglement device).

About the speaker

Prof Jaeook Ahn received his PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan in 2002. After serving as a postdoctoral fellow at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in US, he joined Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 2004 and is currently the Associate Professor of Physics.

Prof Ahn’s current research focuses on development of ultrafast optical and terahertz methodologies for quantum state engineering, such as quantum control, information processing, and quantum computing. His research group is currently investigating the implementation of quantum gates for N single-atom qubits and hybrid adiabatic-nonadiabatic transitions.

For attendees’ attention

The lecture is free and open to all. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

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