ABSTRACT

QUECWA is proud and excited to electronically welcome Dr Mark Jackson (Scientific Lead - Cambridge Quantum Computing) to our West Australian shores to bring us up to speed on Quantum Computing and Covid19 and -perhaps more poignantly- any future pandemics.

When asked what will Quantum Computing change, the answer is usually: Medicine - Finance - and anything that benefits from being simulated exponentially! Like the Big Bang, the multiverse, personalised medicine etc etc .

One inspired theoretical physicist answered that he was more excited about all the unknown applications we haven't even thought of yet which he termed the Unknown Unknown - The UnkUnk!

ABOUT THE EVENT

The COVID-19 virus has disrupted research in science and technology at a level not seen in modern times. Mark will summarize how quantum computing may help with today’s cybersecurity and tomorrow’s virology efforts.

In cybersecurity, one may use quantum technologies to protect against hacking, which is now particularly important given the increased internet reliance.

In virology, quantum computing will enable consideration of much more complex molecules. This includes understanding the mechanisms that govern docking between the virus’s outer layer and the cell membrane, or docking of a drug to the virus’s surface. It also allows the creation of accurate datasets for drug discovery via neural networks. As if this wasn't enough Quantum Computing will also significantly improve the Supply Chain Technology meaning effective medicine will reach you in an effective time!

You don't need to understand Quantum Computing to join this webinar but you do need plenty of curiosity and appreciation of the eternal mysteries of Quantum Physics.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Mark Jackson is the Scientific Lead at Cambridge Quantum Computing and a faculty at Singularity University. He received his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Columbia University. He then spent 10 years researching superstring theory and cosmology.

To promote the public understanding of science, he founded the science crowdfunding platform Fiat Physica and non-profit Science Partnership Fund. He is also a Director of the BoldlyGo Institute and Advisor to Futurism Lab.

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE QUANTUM COMPUTING

CQC is a world leading independent quantum computing company that develops architecture-agnostic, enterprise quantum solutions to tackle some of industry’s most intriguing challenges.

CQC is a globally recognised leader in all of our fields including quantum chemistry, quantum machine learning, quantum cybersecurity and quantum software. Our technologies are allowing some of the world’s largest chemical, energy, financial and material science organisations to harness the transformative impact of quantum computing.

ABOUT QUECWA

QUECWA (The Quantum Education Centre of WA) is dedicated to bringing and explaining Quantum Knowledge to West Australian organizations, professionals, enthusiasts & students to enhance their quantum journey.

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A big thanks to our Sponsor and technical saviours: Vinci Technologies