In 1985, physicist David Deutsch published the article “Quantum theory, the Church-Turing principle and the universal quantum computer,” laying the foundations of quantum computing and proposing the very first quantum algorithm. Forty years later, the race to build quantum computers capable of producing a tangible advantage is well underway. But what exactly do we mean by quantum advantage? What problems can these machines solve in the short and medium term? And what is the real purpose of a quantum computer today?
Quantum Mechanics in Practice
The workshop began with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics (qubits, superposition, and entanglement), before offering an overview of key quantum algorithms. Participants then explored concrete use cases and witnessed a practical demonstration on an IBM simulator. Quizzes, mathematical challenges, and hands-on practice with a real quantum algorithm punctuated the two hours.
Many thanks to Frédéric Holweck, the organizers and partners (ColibriTD, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Europe, QuanTEEM, QuantEdu), and the 40 participants. The workshop concluded with a friendly gathering to continue the discussions.
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