Room-Temperature Quantum: Why Neutral Atoms Are Heating Up the Industry
Welcome back to Impact Quantum, the show where quantum computing leaps from the chalkboard right onto the cutting edge of real-world business. In this episode, host Frank La Vigne and co-host BAILeY welcome back Yuval Boger, now Chief Commercial Officer at Quera Computing. Yuval takes us behind the scenes of Quera’s recent $230 million funding round, reveals how they’re shipping next-gen quantum computers to Japan, and dives deep into the fascinating world of neutral atom technology—think single atoms wrangled by lasers, all operating at room temperature (no cryogenic chandeliers required).Together, they explore how global governments and commercial enterprises are racing to harness the power of quantum, the challenges of scaling up this revolutionary tech, and why you don’t need a PhD to start working in quantum computing—you just need curiosity and maybe a backup hair dryer. Whether you’re a CTO, a logistics manager, or simply quantum-curious, this episode is your personal invite to the future of computing. Get ready for some mind-bending insights, a few great science puns, and a glimpse into why now is the perfect moment to dive into the quantum revolution.Time Stamps00:00 Quantum Innovation with Yuval Boger03:41 Next-Gen Quantum Computer Shipped07:11 Quantum Computing: Rapid Global Growth12:30 Quantum Computing for Advanced Problem Solving14:36 Quantum Computing Sales Strategy19:43 Governments Investing in Quantum Leap21:21 Quantum Investments Expand Nationwide24:35 "Identical Atoms as Qubits"28:25 Efficient Qubit Movement Technology34:25 Quantum Industry Skills Gap37:47 Quantum's Impact on Chemistry Advances40:45 AI & Quantum Computing Revolution44:21 "Quantum Supercomputing with Lasers"