When Blackberry co-founder Mike Lazaridis announced a new $100 million fund for quantum computing technologies in March, discussion re-ignited as to just what a quantum computer will look like.<\/p>\n
But computers aren\u2019t the only application of quantum mechanics to information. Quantum technologies will change everything, from how we encrypt our data to correcting errors in GPS sensors.<\/span><\/p>\n In the summer of 2013, several events showcased Canadian and international work in this field:<\/span><\/p>\n QCRYPT<\/a>, the 3rd Annual Conference on Quantum Cryptography, runs from August 5-9 in Waterloo, ON.<\/span><\/p>\n QCSYS<\/a>, the Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students, runs from August 12-16 in Waterloo, ON.<\/p>\n Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Control<\/a>, Fields Institute, August 12-16, Toronto ON.<\/p>\n In advance of these events, the SMCC has organized a background briefing with leading Canadian experts, to brief journalists on the basics of quantum computing and quantum cryptography. Come and find out<\/span><\/p>\n How close are we to the unconditionally secure data encryption promised by quantum cryptography?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Why generating a truly random number is difficult, important and now possible, thanks to Canadian technology?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n What exactly is a \u2018qubit\u2019?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong> Ray Laflamme<\/a>, Executive Director, Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo<\/p>\n Michele Mosca<\/a>, Deputy Director, Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo<\/p>\n\n
\n(click the name to hear the audio recording)<\/p>\n