Quantum Computing and You • Matthew Keesan • YOW! 2019

This presentation was recorded at YOW! 2019. #GOTOcon #YOW Matthew Keesan - VP Product Development at IonQ ABSTRACT Richard Feynman proposed harnessing quantum systems for computational power in a thought experiment almost forty years ago. In October, a quantum computer achieved in minutes what the world’s most powerful classical supercomputer would take days to compute. Soon, quantum computers will be able to perform calculations that will never* be solvable classically. Yet in spite of their power, programming these devices has remained largely the province of theoretical physicists. Have you ever wondered how quantum computers work, or what’s up with quantum mechanics, anyway? This talk will provide an introduction to quantum computing and quantum information science, the state of the field today, where it’s headed, how it will affect us all, and how you can get involved. We’ll write a simple quantum program together and turn on lasers thousands of miles away to make atoms do math. *All bets are off if P=NP. Matthew is passionate about building a better world for all through technology. Currently running software engineering at a local quantum computing startup, he created full-stack restaurant software as CTO of Ando, shepherded an interactive HBO TV show as GM of PodOp, and co-founded New York City’s first cooperatively owned hotel [...] RECOMMENDED BOOKS Johan Vos • Quantum Computing in Action (available soon) • Jack D. Hidary • Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach • Sarah C. Kaiser & Christopher Grenade • Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q# • Venkateswaran Kasirajan • Fundamentals of Quantum Computing • Brian Clegg • Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution • Scott Aaronson • Quantum Computing Since Democritus • William (Chuck) Easttom • Quantum Computing Fundamentals • Wolfgang Scherer • Mathematics of Quantum Computing • #QuantumComputing #Quantum #QuantumComputers #MatthewKeesan #QuantumAnnealing #Programming #Qubits #Democritus #AppliedQuantumComputing #QuantumTutorial #RichardFeynman #YOWcon Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at Sign up for updates and specials at SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily.