New York University and Quantum Machines will host “The NYC Qubit Tune-Up Challenge” on Monday, September 28, noon to 3 p.m., in Washington Square Park—a free public event where attendees can learn how to use the technological tools that will drive the next generation of computation: quantum computing.
Conventional computers process information in the form of digital bits (0s and 1s) while quantum computers deploy quantum bits, or qubits, which can not only store much more information, but also give programmers significantly greater maneuverability to run calculations—think of a butter knife vs. a Swiss Army knife.
At the event, attendees will receive a short introduction from NYU and Quantum Machines experts, then take part in a hands-on challenge. Just like a musical instrument needs to be tuned before playing, qubits must also be tuned before they can be used for computation. Attendees will try their hand at tuning up qubits, with the results appearing on a public leaderboard and highest-scoring participants being recognized for tuning their qubits the best.
What:
NYC Qubit Tune-Up Challenge
When:
Monday, September 28, noon to 3 p.m. EDT
Where:
Washington Square Park fountain
The event showcases New York City’s growing quantum ecosystem, which includes NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics and Quantum Institute. The local collaboration between academia and industry—such as a recently announced NYU-IBM research program in quantum computing—to build the next generation of quantum talent and technology is currently combining public engagement, STEM education, and the city’s emergence as a quantum innovation hub.
“The NYC Qubit Tune-Up Challenge” is sponsored by NYU’s Quantum Institute.
For more information, please contact James Devitt, NYU’s Office of Public Affairs, at 212.998.6808 or james.devitt@nyu.edu.
Editor’s Note:
Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the world’s foremost research universities and is a member of the selective Association of American Universities. NYU has degree-granting university campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai; has 13 other global academic sites, including London, Paris, Florence, Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, and Accra, and US sites in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, and Tulsa, OK. Through its numerous schools and colleges, NYU is a leader in conducting research and providing education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, dentistry, engineering, education, nursing, the cinematic and performing arts, music and studio arts, public service, social work, public health, and professional studies, among other areas.
Quantum Machines (QM) is the leading global provider of hybrid quantum-classical control solutions. The company’s flagship Orchestration Platform harmonizes quantum and classical operations to eliminate friction and optimize performance across the entire stack. By providing a unified hardware and software infrastructure that supports any qubit modality, QM empowers researchers and builders to iterate at speed, resolve setbacks, and scale systems previously thought impossible.