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Lecture Series: Introduction to Quantum Computers

A two part lecture series, taught by the scientists and engineers developing IonQ's quantum computers, designed to teach the fundamentals of how IonQ uses ions to perform quantum computation.

Lesson 1:

Overview of Quantum Computing & Trapped Ion Technologies

History of Quantum Computing

How did quantum computing develop as an academic and commercial field?

Yunseong Nam Quantum Theory Lead
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Overview of Quantum Computing Technologies

An introduction to the technology behind quantum computing

Yunseong Nam Quantum Theory Lead
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Overview of Ion Trapping

The theory and technique for trapping ions

Kai Hudek Staff Engineer in Production Engineering
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Overview of Trapped Ion Hardware

How are Ions trapped, and what is the use of trapping them?

Walker Steere Senior Engineer
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Inside a Trapped Ion Quantum Computer

How do trapped Ions perform computation?

Kai Hudek Staff Engineer in Production Engineering
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Trapped Ions Deep Dive

Why are trapped ions the best choice for quantum computing?

Kai Hudek Staff Engineer in Production Engineering
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Characterizing Quantum Systems

Functionality and use cases

Jason Iaconis Staff Engineer in Applications Team
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