Barry C. Sanders: Quantum Computing – Principles, Possibilities and Practicalities
This courseQUTE seminar series provides an in-depth introduction to quantum computing, focusing on both its theoretical foundations and physical realizations. Over five lectures, the series explores how quantum information is represented and processed, how quantum computers are built, and how advanced concepts such as qudits and coherent-state superpositions expand computational possibilities beyond standard qubit models.
Participants will gain insight into the principles underlying quantum computation, practical approaches to constructing quantum hardware, and emerging directions that may shape the future of quantum computing technologies.
Series of 5×90 min lectures covering topics:
Quantum Computation
Building a Quantum Computer
Harnessing Qudits
Superposing Coherent States
Future of Quantum Computing
Series of 5×90 min lectures are MSc/PhD friendly, but open for all interested (Elementary Quantum Theory course is assumed) and free of charge. Please register to receive all information.
Program:
- Wednesday, April 1
- Tuesday, April 7
- Wednesday, April 8
- Thursday, April 9
- Friday, April 10
Lectures starts each day at 11 AM
In addition, prof. Sanders will present a colloquium for wider public on April 9, more information will be announced soon:
Superposing coherent states for fun & profit
Prof. Barry C. Sanders
Prof. Barry C. Sanders is a distinguished quantum physicist and professor at the University of Calgary, and Scientific Director of Calgary’s Quantum City, where he leads the development of a strong quantum innovation ecosystem. He also serves as a visiting scientist and advisor to CERN’s Open Quantum Institute, contributing to international efforts in quantum technology development and governance.
Prof. Sanders holds two Diplomas of Imperial College, a PhD from the University of London, and a Doctor of Science from Imperial College London awarded for career achievement. His career includes postdoctoral appointments in Australia and New Zealand, a 12-year professorship at Macquarie University in Sydney, and, since 2003, a return to his alma mater in Calgary. His theoretical research includes quantum sensing and metrology, quantum and quantum-resilient communication, quantum computing and quantum optics. He held numerous distinguished international visiting professorships and affiliations, he as well undertakes outreach in the developing world and has created study opportunities from graduate students from underserved regions.
An internationally recognized leader, Prof. Sanders holds advisory and board roles with organizations including CERN’s Open Quantum Institute, the Google XPRIZE in quantum computing, the Banff International Research Station, Deep Tech Canada, and the Creative Destruction Lab, and has served as an expert for the Canadian Council of Academies. He is co-lead of the Canada–France Quantum Alliance, a former Editor-in-Chief of New Journal of Physics, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Institute of Physics (UK), the American Physical Society, and Optica. He received the City of Calgary International Achievement Award in 2022.
The project skQCI is funded by the EU Programme DIGITAL and Programme NextGenerationEU from Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic.
