Episode

Quantum Error Correction

Podcast: NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 1545
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Summary

The future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Mikhail Lukin, an NSF-supported professor, discusses his work with neutral atom qubits, why error correction is important in quantum computing, and his journey through starting a company and moving into industry.