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SUMMARY:Quantum BC Seminar Series - Dr. Roger Melko
DESCRIPTION:Quantum BC Seminar Series Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025 at 2pm BC Time with Dr. Roger Melko \nJoin on Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69443327772?pwd=TGhhTXFIQ3ZiUmNrN0pUa3FObTNydz09 \nMeeting ID: 694 4332 7772 Passcode: 996727 \nSeminar Title: Building the world’s first open-source quantum computer \nAbstract: As quantum computers transition from academic labs to the larger world\, we are faced with the question about how best to shape the emerging technology and the organizations surrounding it. In this talk I will present Open Quantum Design (OQD)\, a nonprofit foundation with the goal of developing the world’s first open-source full-stack quantum computer based on trapped ions. By releasing both the hardware and software stack under permissive open-source licences\, OQD provides a collaborative sandbox accessible to academics\, startups\, government\, policy makers\, researchers\, students and teachers — allowing the larger community to guide the direction of innovation. I will argue that\, in addition to ensuring that emerging quantum computers remain democratic\, transparent and accessible\, an open-source model could also provide a more robust and high-quality technology that is less dependent on conventional commercial incentives. \nShort biography: \nhttps://perimeterinstitute.ca/people/roger-melko \n  \n 
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-bc-seminar-series-dr-roger-melko/
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