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Explore quantum

Building the Modern Quantum Architecture, Part 1: Utility-scale quantum applications

Join Dr. Matthias Troyer for the first lecture in the Building the Modern Quantum Architecture series. This talk kicks off a journey to understand what kind of quantum computer we need to build—and how we’ll build it. 

Troyer maps out the path to a utility-scale quantum computer: one that solves classically intractable problems with clear, real-world value. The most promising applications lie in chemistry and materials science, where quantum simulation could help us develop better batteries, self-healing materials, and coolants without forever chemicals. 

He also describes how quantum computers will work in concert with AI and high-performance computing—combining quantum’s accuracy, AI’s speed, and HPC’s scale to accelerate scientific discovery. By teaching AI the laws of quantum physics, we can begin to predict material properties with unprecedented accuracy—and use that knowledge to reshape our world. 

 

More from the series

Explore more of the principles and possibilities of quantum computing—from architecture to applications.

Utility-scale quantum architecture

How do you build a utility-scale quantum computer? Join Dr. Matthias Troyer on a journey from high-level code to qubit control—and explore the architecture behind it.

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Quantum Resource Estimation

How big does a quantum computer need to be to solve a real problem? Dr. Matthias Troyer explains how quantum resource estimation guides full-stack design.

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High-performance quantum computing

Discover how quantum computing will draw on hard-won HPC insights to achieve speed, scalability, and performance for the next era of computing.

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Expand your quantum knowledge

Dive into these additional resources to continue your quantum journey.

Quantum for chemistry

Microsoft combines HPC, AI models, and quantum capabilities to achieve highly accurate chemical predictions.

Tools

Microsoft Quantum learning resources help prepare you for a quantum future. 

Education & resources

Resources to help you learn today's foundational quantum systems and tomorrow's scaled quantum supercomputers.