Aug 21, 2020
Professor Gary Steele works with
quantum circuits and the compatibility of quantum mechanics with
gravity through vibration and oscillation.
In this podcast he explores
Gary Steele is a professor in
the Department of Quantum Nanoscience with the Kavli Institute of
Nanoscience at the Delft University of Technology. This podcast
discussion explores both the importance of quantum mechanics in
nanotechnology and ground-breaking use of
nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Professor Steele first discusses his lab's work with quantum
circuits. He explains how these circuits are on chips, and while
classic circuits can only process current flow in one direction at
a time, quantum circuits can enable the current to flow in both
directions at the same time: that's the advantage of quantum
mechanics. These circuits can be used to make quantum computers,
which have a supercharged ability for complex computations because
of the ability to maintain 0 and 1 at the same time.
He's also working on
groundbreaking steps in quantum mechanics, trying to make a
mechanical element maintain a super position, or basically, work in
two places at the same time. He explains this complex project as
trying to cause one oscillating object to take on the appearance of
two objects that would have a force of gravity on each other. In
other words, this object would be exerting a force and not exerting
a force at the same time.
He explains that this takes on the question regarding the
compatibility of quantum mechanics and gravity. He thinks they are
and explains what challenges and parameters need to be overcome
that will get them closer to what they want to achieve.
For more, see his lab's
website: steelelab.tudelft.nl/.
Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK