IBM: Quantum Computers Already Have 600,000 Users. From Code to Qubits - Dr Blake Johnson, IBM Quantum Engine Lead

What’s next for quantum computing at IBM? We talk with Blake Johnson, Quantum Engine Lead to learn how Qiskit makes quantum development simpler for classical coders, the hurdles and steps on the IBM quantum computing road map and much more.

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Learn how you and your business can begin experimenting with quantum computing today, leveraging the extensive resources offered by the Qiskit community, which boasts over 600,000 users.

We’ll highlight how Qiskit simplifies the process of quantum circuit creation, making it accessible to developers at all levels, as well as some of the practical applications of quantum computing in fields such as chemistry, biology and cryptography.

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-- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Disruptors & Curious Minds (02:56) IBM Quantum Computing Infrastructure (04:24) The IBM Quantum Computing Network (06:14) What Is The IBM Qiskit SDK? (09:57) The Quantum Problems IBM Are Studying (14:46) Bridging Classical To Quantum (18:16) Where Does Qiskit Fit In The IBM Quantum Roadmap? (23:15) Qubits And Quantum Gates (27:40) Quantum Algorithms (31:10) Simulating Nature (33:00) Error Correction At IBM (35:56) Training Watson AI With Qiskit (39:10) Function Library (42:58) Real World Application Of Quantum (47:24) Could We Unlock A Secret of Nature To Inform Quantum? (51:08) Quantum & Cryptography --

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