The 21st Show

What does quantum technology look like in action? We went to the library to see first-hand

 
University of Illinois Physics professors Gina Lorenz and Paul Kwiat describe a Quantum Network display to Brian Mackey, host of The 21st Show, at the Urbana Free Library.

University of Illinois Physics professors Gina Lorenz and Paul Kwiat describe a Quantum Network display to Brian Mackey, host of The 21st Show, at the Urbana Free Library. Christine Hatfield/IPM News

We've talked about quantum mechanics, and also the growing potential of quantum computing and how Illinois is hoping to leverage that. There's actually a way you can experience some of this in action. It's called the Public Quantum Network, and one of its nodes is on permanent display at the Urbana Free Library

Guests:

Gina Lorenz
Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Professor
Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
 
Paul Kwiat
Physics Department Professor
Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign