In this episode of the Quantum Divide podcast,  Dan welcomes Natalia Herrera Valencia, a postdoctoral researcher at Heriot Watt University, to discuss various aspects of quantum technologies and their practical applications. Natalia, a physicist from Colombia, shares her academic journey, highlighting her experiences in experimental quantum optics and photonics. The conversation delves into the nuances of spatial and hyper entanglement, the challenges of encoding information into multiple dimensions, and the practical considerations of industry readiness. They explore the importance of high-dimensional quantum states in enhancing data capacity and noise robustness, as well as the potential for integrating quantum technologies into existing telecoms infrastructure and data centers. The discussion also covers the complexities of coherent measurements and the development of advanced tools for quantum information processing and communication. Natalia's insights provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of quantum research and its future directions, making this episode a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts in the quantum industry.Beyond Binary Quantum Lab: https://bbqlab.orgEntanglement Unscrambled, Nature Physics 2020 Volume 16 Number 11: https://www.nature.com/nphys/volumes/16/issues/11Natalia's work: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G2df8soAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

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