A New Spin on Quantum Computing with Photonic
The Quantum StateApril 16, 202501:00:25

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.

đź’ˇ 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.

đź”— 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.

đź§Ş 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

Learn more about Photonic: https://photonic.com/

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