Physics taster session: Quantum Computers

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This online taster session will give you an insight into the workings of quantum computers. You'll explore how the strange world of quantum mechanics can help speed up computation and discover what it's like to study physics and astronomy at Sheffield.

Available dates

6th May 2026

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This talk will introduce some of the counterintuitive aspects of quantum mechanics, using them to define a new unit of computation, the quantum bit or qubit. We will explore exciting research, including how these qubits can be used to speed up computation.

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Available dates

6th May 2026

Suitable for

Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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