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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Decoding the Future by Fujitsu, host Mahesh Krishnan sits down with quantum physicist Dr. Rose Auffeldt (ANU) to break down one of the most misunderstood technologies of our time.From superposition and entanglement to cryptography, drug discovery, and real-world applications, this conversation strips quantum computing back to its fundamentals, without losing the depth.If you’ve ever felt like quantum computing “almost makes sense”… this is the episode that finally clicks.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe difference between classical computers vs quantum computersWhat a qubit actually is (and why it matters)Superposition explained with simple real-world analogiesWhat entanglement means and why Einstein hated itWhy quantum computers could break modern encryptionThe concept of “harvest now, decrypt later”Real-world applications:Drug discoverySupply chain optimisationMaterials scienceWhy quantum computers won’t replace your laptopWhen quantum computing might actually become commercially viable00:00 – Introduction to Quantum Computing02:50 – What is a Qubit vs a Bit?05:30 – Superposition Explained07:20 – Schrödinger’s Cat (Simplified)08:55 – What is Entanglement?10:30 – Real Use Cases of Quantum Computers12:30 – Breaking Cryptography & Internet Security15:00 – Types of Quantum Computers18:30 – Why Qubit Quality Matters21:00 – Coherence, Fidelity & Errors24:00 – When Will Quantum Be Useful?25:30 – Future Applications & Industry Outlook27:00 – How to Learn Quantum ComputingThank you for listening!Discover more content like this on Decoding the Future.Learn more about Fujitsu's AI Solutions here.
