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A Historical Introduction to the Quantum Computer

Special | 52m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Discover the history behind the need for a quantum computer.

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating TV-G

University Place

A Historical Introduction to the Quantum Computer

Special | 52m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Discover the history behind the need for a quantum computer.

Marty Lichtman, a research assistant in the Department of Physics at UW-Madison, uses examples from Sir Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, biology and physics to explain the history of computers. Larger and more complex calculations have created a need for the faster quantum computer.

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

A Historical Introduction to the Quantum Computer

Special | 52m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Marty Lichtman, a research assistant in the Department of Physics at UW-Madison, uses examples from Sir Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, biology and physics to explain the history of computers. Larger and more complex calculations have created a need for the faster quantum computer.

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating TV-G

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