Quantum 101

Published

October 2, 2026

Who is this for?

Quantum 101 is designed for anyone who wants to understand the fundamental concepts of quantum computing. No prior knowledge of quantum computing is required.

What will you learn?

In this session, you will learn: - What superposition and entanglement are - How quantum gates work - Why quantum computing is considered a potentially revolutionary technology - What progress has been made toward fault tolerant quantum computing - What we can do with quantum computers today - How to distinguish genuine advances in the field from the hype surrounding quantum computing

Why is this important?

Quantum computing has the potential to transform computing in certain areas, but the field is also surrounded by significant hype. Understanding the fundamentals will help you assess both the opportunities and the current limitations of the technology.

How is the session structured?

An interactive lecture combining short explanations with small quizzes to reinforce the key concepts.

Prerequisites

No prior technical or quantum computing knowledge is required.

Speaker

Jesus del Pozo Mellado (CQT - TU/e)