Building a Quantum Computer with Trapped Ions [QCT20/21, Seminar #09]

By Dr. Kai Hudek (IonQ).


Quantum computing will revolutionize many industries, including pharma, energy, transportation, and finance. In the race to build a scalable quantum computer, IonQ's trapped ion approach has produced unmatched results. This talk will provide the motivation for quantum computing, answer the question of "why ions?", dive into the basics of ion trapping, and explain IonQ's technology and path towards scalability.

Dr. Kai Hudek attained his PhD on Atomic/Molecular Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, after completing his MSc in Physics at the same university, and a BSc on Engineering Physics at the Colorado School of Mines. After various research positions at institutions such as the University of Maryland, Duke University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), among others, he joined IonQ in 2017. Dr. Hudek's role at IonQ as architect and team leader is focused on building quantum computer systems. His team designs and builds the most critical optical, optomechanical, and mechanical systems that tie directly to qubit fidelity and long term stability of IonQ's systems, accomplishing feats such as the full connectivity on a 32-qubit chain.

Webinar hosted by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, as part of its Master in Quantum Computing Technology (https://www.quantum-explore.com)