Preparing for Quantum 2.0

Date: Monday, June 9
Time: Reception at 6 pm; Book signing at 6:30 pm; Lecture at 7:45 pm
Location: Western Development Museum — Saskatchewan Hall

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About this event

Preparing for Quantum 2.0

From lasers to electronics and atomic clocks, quantum science has already transformed our lives. Now, emerging technologies such as quantum computers, sensors and quantum communications, offer the promise of a second quantum revolution. What makes quantum information processing so powerful? How does one cut through the hype to honestly assess its potential? Are you ready to participate in Quantum 2.0?

The talk will be in person, livestreamed, and recorded.

About guest lecturer Shohini Ghose

Shohini Ghose is a professor of physics and the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Chief Technology Officer of the Quantum Algorithms Institute. Her research focuses on foundational topics in quantum information science as well as developing real-world applications of quantum technologies with industry partners. She is a member of Canada’s Quantum Advisory Council for the National Quantum Strategy, and she served on the Advisory Board of the UNESCO International Basic Sciences Program. Her recent book Her Space, Her Time won the 2023 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada book award. Dr. Ghose recently founded the Centre for Responsible Quantum Innovation and Technologies (CRQIT) with partners from academia and industry across Canada.

CAP Herzberg Memorial Public Lecture

This lecture series was named the “Herzberg Memorial Public Lecture” in honour of Nobel Laureate, Dr. Gerhard Herzberg. Dr. Herzberg was a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan (1935-1945), and was a longstanding member of the Canadian Association of Physicists. The lecture series, which follows the CAP annual congress to different universities across Canada, recognizes Dr. Herzberg’s known desire to increase the awareness and appreciation of science amongst the public, particularly youth. Support for the Herzberg lecturer is provided, in part, through a bequest from Dr. Herzberg.

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