About this episode

The episode discusses the collaboration between researchers and industry in the field of quantum computing, featuring insights from Christopher Monroe.

Researchers and industry are coming together to develop computer systems that can take advantage of quantum mechanics. Christopher Monroe, a professor at Duke University and co-founder of IonQ, discusses quantum computing, advances in the field and IonQ's journey from startup to being the first publicly traded quantum computing company.

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