Speakers
Göran Johansson
Professor of Applied Quantum Physics at Chalmers University of Technology and Director of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT)
Julia Ravanis
MSc in Engineering Physics and PhD in the History of Technology from Chalmers. She is also active as an author, lecturer, and discussion moderator.
The talk will be streamed online.
Overview
- Date:Starts 29 August 2025, 11:20Ends 29 August 2025, 12:00
- Location:Online and at Bananpiren, Frihamnen, Tältscen Frigga
- Language:Swedish
For most people, quantum technology feels mysterious and hard to grasp—almost magical. Yet the quantum revolution is expected to have a transformative impact on society, comparable to the IT revolution of the 1990s. The technology is advancing rapidly, and tomorrow’s quantum computers are predicted to be far more powerful than today’s supercomputers. Will we wake up one morning to the news that the world has its first fully functioning quantum computer? And what happens then?
Unlike classical computers, quantum computers operate in a completely new way. They can solve problems that current technology cannot—such as breaking encryption, understanding chemical reactions in detail, and taking artificial intelligence to new heights. This immense computational power could influence everything from medicine and materials science to cybersecurity.
But with great potential come significant risks. How do we protect our digital world when traditional encryption no longer holds? What ethical questions arise when AI is enhanced by quantum power?
Join us for a fascinating seminar exploring the possibilities and challenges of quantum computing. We’ll delve into what quantum computers are, the opportunities and risks they present, and how they might impact our lives. Which industries are first in line for the coming quantum revolution? And how can Sweden and Europe keep pace in the global race?
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- Full Professor, Applied Quantum Physics, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
