Bob Coecke
Celebrated physicist and quantum professor at Oxford University, appointed Chief Scientist at Cambridge Quantum Computing. Known for work on compositional distributional models of natural language meaning and ZX Calculus.
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May 29, 2025 • 35min
Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding
Bob Coecke, chief scientist at Quantinuum, shares his groundbreaking approach to teaching quantum physics through diagrams, making it accessible to everyone. Joining him is Arjan Dhawan, a mathematics student who participated in a summer course aimed at teenagers. They discuss the urgency of understanding quantum concepts as technology evolves, the surprising success of students mastering complex ideas, and the benefits of visual learning in grasping challenging topics, all designed to engage a broader audience in the quantum revolution.
May 19, 2021 • 2h 18min
#53 Quantum Natural Language Processing - Prof. Bob Coecke (Oxford)
In this engaging conversation, Bob Coecke, a prominent physicist and quantum professor from Oxford, dives into the fascinating interplay between quantum mechanics and natural language processing. He shares his groundbreaking ideas on how quantum principles can redefine word meanings and critiques traditional linguistics. Bob also discusses his invention, ZX-calculus, which visually represents quantum circuits. Additionally, he explores the evolving culture in academia, emphasizing the need for genuine research over management-driven strategies.
