Under the Microscope
Under the Microscope
The Science Talk
High efficiency quantum photon sources, Quandela, QuanTour
59 minutes Posted Sep 12, 2024 at 7:44 am.
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Prof. Pascale Senellart, a leading quantum scientist and co-founder of Quandela. Pascale, a QuanTour hero, shares insights on quantum technologies and how her team is pushing the boundaries with quantum dots, modular quantum computers, and single-photon sources.

Throughout the episode, Pascale explains the evolution of her research at CNRS Paris and Ecole Polytechnique, detailing the development of high-efficiency quantum photon sources and their role in the future of quantum computing. She also opens up about balancing fundamental research, running a startup, and her advisory role on France’s Presidential Council for Science.

Key takeaways include:

  • The QuanTour project and the significance of quantum light sources traveling across Europe.
  • How Pascale’s team is building modular quantum computers and their impact on quantum security and information processing.
  • The exciting possibilities of entangled photon states and their role in error correction for quantum computing.


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