Zero Knowledge Quantum Engineering with Jelena Vučković
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Apr 16, 2025 Jelena Vučković, a Professor at Stanford's Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics Lab, dives into the thrilling realm of quantum engineering. She discusses the fundamentals of quantum entanglement and its revolutionary applications in secure communications. Jelena also shares her journey from applied mathematics to experimental photonics and the significance of quantum defects in material science. The conversation turns to the future of quantum sensors and demystifies the concept of quantum teleportation, revealing its exciting yet complex role in information security.
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Early Quantum Network Project
- Jelena started working on quantum networks in the late 1990s during her grad school at Caltech.
- She combined photonics with atoms to build early quantum network experiments, a project ahead of its time.
Switching to Experimental Photonics
- Jelena transitioned from applied math to experimental photonics during her PhD at Caltech.
- She began fabricating photonic crystals, a novel technology then, which shaped her future research.
Quantum Technologies and Entanglement
- Quantum technologies encompass broader fields than quantum computing, including sensing and communication.
- Quantum entanglement is the essential property enabling all these technologies to function effectively.