Dr. John M. Martinis
Qolab, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Venue: Wave Auditorium, Masdar Office
28th March 2025, 10:45:AM - 12:10PM (GST)
| Title: | Prehistoric Superconducting Qubits |
| Abstract: | In the span of four decades, quantum computation has evolved from an intellectual curiosity to a potentially realizable technology. I will describe my thesis work on macroscopic quantum tunneling and energy-level quantization that led to the Nobel Prize, as well as several other important experiments that advanced superconducting qubits. Nevertheless, the path toward a full-stack scalable technology is a work in progress. There are significant outstanding quantum hardware, fabrication, architecture, and algorithmic challenges that are either unresolved or overlooked. Here, we show how the road to scaling could be paved by adopting existing semiconductor technology to build much higher-quality qubits and employing system engineering approaches. |
| Bio: | John Martinis is a distinguished physicist who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking contributions to quantum computing. With a focus on superconducting qubits, Martinis has been at the forefront of developing high-fidelity qubits essential for scalable quantum processors. Prior to founding Qolab, Martinis was a key figure behind Google’s quantum supremacy experiment, he led the hardware team that demonstrated a quantum computer outperforming the world’s best classical supercomputers. His pioneering work in quantum error correction and scalable quantum processors has significantly advanced the field. Martinis continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of quantum engineers and scientists, driving forward the practical implementation of quantum computing. |