Jay Gambetta, IBM Vice President, to Give Lecture at Yonsei University
Leading Scholars Including Richard Jozsa, Charles Bennett, and Peter Shor to Attend
Global scholars and entrepreneurs in the quantum field, which is expected to become a new focus for humanity following the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, are visiting Korea. Marking this year as the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ),' it is anticipated that Korea will establish a foundation to foster competitiveness in the quantum computing sector.
According to a comprehensive report by Asia Economy on the 17th, Yonsei University has designated next month’s 4th to 8th as 'Quantum Week' and will hold a dedication ceremony for the Yonsei Quantum Complex. Yonsei University has introduced the 'IBM Quantum System One' quantum computer, which will be used for scientific and technological research, becoming the first in Korea and the second university worldwide to do so.
World-renowned scholars in the field of quantum science will visit Korea early next month. (From left) Jay Gambetta, Senior Researcher and Vice President at IBM Quantum; Richard Jozsa, Young Professor at the University of Cambridge; Charles Bennett, Research Fellow at IBM Research; Peter Shor, Professor at MIT.
First, at the Korea-UK joint international conference held on the 6th of next month, Professor Richard Jozsa from the University of Cambridge, UK, will deliver a lecture. He is the person who first demonstrated that quantum computers could outperform supercomputers through the 'Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm.' The following day, at the dedication ceremony of the Yonsei Quantum Complex, attendees will include ▲Jay Gambetta, IBM Quantum Senior Researcher and Vice President ▲Charles Bennett, IBM Research Fellow ▲Peter Shor, MIT Professor.
Vice President Gambetta, who oversees IBM Quantum research, aims to strengthen the foundation for quantum research in Korea through this visit and is also preparing a separate keynote session. Research collaboration has already been enhanced by installing the 'IBM Quantum System One' at Yonsei University’s International Campus last year. According to IBM’s development roadmap, which plays a leading role in quantum computer research, a 'useful quantum computer' is expected to emerge within 5 to 10 years.
Research Fellow Charles Bennett is a physicist who developed the 'BB84 protocol,' a core principle of quantum cryptographic communication. Professor Shor, widely known for the 'Shor algorithm,' is regarded as a figure who ushered in the renaissance of quantum computer development.
Quantum technology is expected to enable ultra-high-speed computation, ultra-reliable security, and ultra-precise measurement that surpass the limits of existing technologies. It is also critically important from a security perspective as it fundamentally blocks hacking and information theft. The government views such quantum technology as a 'game changer' that will bring innovation to future industries and is increasing investments accordingly.
Jaeho Jung, head of the Quantum Project Group at Yonsei University, stated, "Most of the major challenges humanity faces in energy, health, and climate are often unsolved due to a lack of computational resources," adding, "The visit of global scholars signifies a declarative commitment that we will contribute to solving humanity’s challenges and advancing toward a better society."
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