Abstract: Programmable quantum systems for simulations, sensing and computing (overview talk)
Speaker: Mikhail Lukin
A broad effort is currently under way to build quantum machines that may be capable of outperforming the existing classical counterparts in executing useful tasks in areas ranging from computation and communication to sensing and metrology. Practical realization of such systems and exploration of their potential capabilities and limitations are among the central challenges in the new field of quantum science and engineering. In this talk, we will describe several examples of recent work towards these goals. These include realization of programmable systems composed of hundreds of quantum bits and their use for scientific applications such as studying new forms of quantum matter, solving complex computational problems and developing new approaches to optical atomic clocks, as well recent advances in controlling solid-state spin impurities for quantum sensing, aimed towards magnetic resonance imaging of individual molecules and novel approaches to biomedical diagnostics. Current challenges and new opportunities will be discussed.