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The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technology - Podcast

The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technology

Your host, Sebastian Hassinger, interviews brilliant research scientists, software developers, engineers and others actively exploring the possibilities of our new quantum era. We will cover topics in quantum computing, networking and sensing, focusing on hardware, algorithms and general theory. The show aims for accessibility - Sebastian is not a physicist - and we'll try to provide context for the terminology and glimpses at the fascinating history of this new field as it evolves in real time.

Science Physics Technology
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
63
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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A Programming Language for Quantum Simulations with Xiaodi Wu

A Programming Language for Quantum Simulations with Xiaodi Wu

In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Xiaodi Wu, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, to discuss Wu’s journey through quantum information science, his drive for bridg…

00:54:21  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Building a Quantum Ecosystem with Alexandre Blais

Building a Quantum Ecosystem with Alexandre Blais

Host Sebastian Hassinger interviews Alexandre Blais, professor of physics at the Universite de Sherbrooke and scientific director of the Insitut Quantique. Alexandre discusses his academic journey, s…

00:35:29  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
From Exascale to Quantum Advantage with Bert de Jong

From Exascale to Quantum Advantage with Bert de Jong

In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Bert de Jong, a leading computational chemist and Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. They explor…

00:32:29  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Quantum Careers for Gen Z with Deeya Viradia

Quantum Careers for Gen Z with Deeya Viradia

Episode Overview

Join Sebastian Hassinger in conversation with Deeya Viradia, a Gen Z voice and rising researcher in the quantum computing field. Deeya discusses her multifaceted journey—from early in…

00:35:44  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Silicon Spin Qubits with Andrew Dzurak from Diraq

Silicon Spin Qubits with Andrew Dzurak from Diraq

Host: Sebastian Hassinger
Guest: Andrew Dzurak (CEO, Diraq)

In this enlightening episode, Sebastian Hassinger interviews Professor Andrew Dzurak. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Diraq and concurren…

00:33:33  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Hybrid Quantum Materials with Charlotte Bøttcher

Hybrid Quantum Materials with Charlotte Bøttcher

This episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, your host, Sebastian Hassinger, has a conversation with Dr. Charlotte Bøttcher, Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Dr. Bøttcher is an experimental …

00:26:22  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Neutral Atom Qubits with Mark Saffman

Neutral Atom Qubits with Mark Saffman

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Mark Saffman, a leading expert in atomic physics and quantum information science. As a professor at the University …

00:31:21  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Bridging Theory and Experiment in Quantum Error Correction with Liang Jiang

Bridging Theory and Experiment in Quantum Error Correction with Liang Jiang

In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Liang Jiang from the University of Chicago to explore the exciting intersection of quantum error correction theory and practical implementation…

00:33:58  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Superposition in quantum cavities with Yvonne Gao

Superposition in quantum cavities with Yvonne Gao

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, your host, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Yvonne Gao, a leading experimental physicist specializing in superconducting devices and quantum cavities. Re…

00:27:39  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Quantum Co-design with Andrew Houck

Quantum Co-design with Andrew Houck


In this episode, your host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Andrew Houck to explore the latest advancements and collaborative strategies in quantum computing. Houck shares insights from his leaders…

00:29:31  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
Fostering quantum education with Emily Edwards

Fostering quantum education with Emily Edwards

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, Sebastian is joined by Dr. Emily Edwards, a co-founder of the Q12 initiative, an NSF-funded effort aimed at enhancing quantum science education from middle sch…

00:30:32  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Quantum noise with Daniel Lidar

Quantum noise with Daniel Lidar

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, your host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Dr. Daniel Lidar. Dr. Lidar is a pioneering researcher in quantum computing with over 25 years of experience, currentl…

00:42:37  |   Mon 19 May 2025
Quantum creativity with James Wootton

Quantum creativity with James Wootton

In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger welcomes back James Wootton, now Chief Science Officer at Moth Quantum, for a fascinating conversation about quantum computing's role in creative applications. Th…

00:34:27  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems with Anna Grassellino

Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems with Anna Grassellino

Introduction:
In this milestone 50th episode of The New Quantum Era, your host Sebastian Hassinger welcomes Dr. Anna Grassellino, a leading figure in quantum information science and the director of t…

00:26:44  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Quantum control with Yonatan Cohen

Quantum control with Yonatan Cohen

Introduction

In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, host Sebastian Hassinger delves into an insightful conversation with Yonatan Cohen, CTO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. As a pioneer in…

00:31:14  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
Qolab Emerges from Stealth Mode with John Martinis

Qolab Emerges from Stealth Mode with John Martinis

Welcome to episode 48 of The New Quantum Era podcast! Another episode recorded at the APS Global Summit in March, today's special guest is true quantum pioneer, John Martinis, co-founder and CTO of Q…

00:36:41  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Megaquop with John Preskill and Rob Schoelkopf

Megaquop with John Preskill and Rob Schoelkopf

In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, your host Sebastian Hassinger interviews two of the field's most well-known figures, John Preskill and Rob Schoelkopf, about the transition of quantum …

00:34:48  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Quantum memories with Steve Girvin

Quantum memories with Steve Girvin

In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, host Sebastian Hassinger speaks with Steve Girvin, professor of physics at Yale University, about quantum memory - a critical but often overlooked comp…

00:37:21  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
Fluxonium Qubits with Will Oliver

Fluxonium Qubits with Will Oliver

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger interviews Professor Will Oliver from MIT about the advancements in fluxonium qubits. The discussion delves into the unique features o…

00:43:01  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
Quantum imaginary time evolution with Zoe Holmes

Quantum imaginary time evolution with Zoe Holmes

Professor Zoe Holmes from EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, discusses her work on quantum imaginary time evolution and variational techniques for near-term quantum computers. With a background from Impe…

00:35:02  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
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