{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"632nm","title":"Cold Atoms: Mikhail Lukin on Quantum Optics and Neutral Atom Computing","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e929ac6d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3030,"description":"In this episode, Harvard Professor Mikhail Lukin discusses his pioneering work in quantum computing using neutral atoms. He shares the journey from his early work in quantum optics and electromagnetically induced transparency to developing programmable quantum processors using arrays of individually trapped atoms. \nLukin explains key breakthroughs in quantum error correction and how his team achieved unprecedented control over large numbers of quantum bits. He also discusses the fundamental challenges of building practical quantum computers and his optimistic outlook for the field's future.\n01:16 Early Career and Breakthroughs\n01:55 Understanding Lasers and Population Inversion\n03:37 The Birth of Quantum Computing\n04:21 The Evolution of Laser Technology\n06:52 The Impact of Bose-Einstein Condensates\n08:20 First Experiments at Harvard\n11:51 Challenges in Quantum Computing\n20:28 Quantum Error Correction\n28:39 The Role of Rydberg Atoms\n29:46 Building a Quantum Computer\n39:34 Overcoming Skepticism and Funding Issues\n40:46 Technical Innovations in Quantum Computing\n48:27 Future of Quantum Computing\n\nFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:\nTwitter @ https://x.com/632nmPodcast\nSubstack: https://632nmpodcast.substack.com/\nMichael Dubrovsky @ https://x.com/MikeDubrovsky\nMisha Shalaginov @ https://x.com/MYShalaginov\nXinghui Yin @ https://x.com/XinghuiYin\nSUBSCRIBE:\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aVH9vT...\nWEBSITE:\nhttps://www.632nm.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GydlQqnUybBqv7mvA947eCIsz_CyOG8rEnboLv3Hs_I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOGMz/YTliMThlODIyYzYw/OGVjOWNiZWNlNmQ1/ZmQ0Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}