Introduction to Quantum Computing: from Algorithm to Hardware

AI & Emerging Tech Masterclass Series

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Curious about emerging technologies but not sure where to start? This series breaks down big ideas, real-world applications, and future possibilities to help you build knowledge, explore new interests, and understand how these technologies may shape your studies, career, and future. No technical background required.

In-person attendees will receive free snacks and be entered into a drawing to win one $25 SJSU Golden Point Card.

Session 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing: From Algorithm to Hardware

Led by Dr. Hiu Yung Wong, Professor and AMDT Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering

Tuesday, October 6, 2:00–3:30 p.m.MLK Library AI Center & Zoom
Quantum computing is expected to change the world by providing an exponential speed-up in
solving some very difficult problems. In this tutorial, we will first discuss the basic principles of quantum
computing, namely superposition and entanglement. We will also briefly discuss the concept of quantum
error correction. Then we will review various quantum computing technologies. Finally, using the
superconductor-based quantum computer as an example, we will study how to implement the essential
operations in quantum computers, namely, qubit initialization, readout, and manipulations. It will be
appreciated that powerful classical computers, which are used to control the qubits, are essential to the
successful implementation of quantum computers.

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Additional sessions on topics such as large language models, agentic AI, environmental impacts, and physical AI are in development.