A New Spin on Quantum Computing with Photonic
The Quantum StateApril 16, 2025x
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A New Spin on Quantum Computing with Photonic

Join us for a deep dive into the future of quantum computing with Dr. Paul Terry, CEO of Photonic, as he shares his journey from high-performance computing to building scalable, entanglement-driven quantum systems using silicon spin qubits and photonics.

💡 From HPC to Quantum Computing Discover how Dr. Terry’s experience in networking and high-performance computing led him to pursue quantum computing—and why silicon spin qubits and telecom photons are at the heart of Photonic’s architecture.

🔗 Entanglement and Modularity Explore how Photonic leverages entanglement to scale quantum systems, and why modularity—while challenging—is essential to unlocking the full potential of quantum networks and devices.

🧪 Real-World Quantum Applications Learn why chemistry, cryptography, and secure communications are among the first industries expected to benefit from quantum computing breakthroughs.

⏱️ Debunking Quantum Timelines Dr. Terry tackles some of the common misconceptions about quantum computing timelines and explains why practical implementations might arrive sooner than many think.

🎙️ Engaging Discussions On:

  • The integration of silicon spin qubits and photonics

  • Importance of entanglement in scaling quantum systems

  • Challenges of modular quantum architectures

  • Coexistence of high-performance and quantum computing

  • Applications in chemistry, cryptography, and national security

  • Post-quantum cryptography and government readiness

  • Accelerating quantum computing timelines

Guest: Dr. Paul Terry, CEO of Photonic Hosts: Anastasia Marchenkova, Dr. Gavin Brennen

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