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In this talk Prof Andrew Briggs will discuss critical aspects of quantum information science, emphasizing that quantum information will be inherently fragile and will require robust mechanisms for reliable processing. He will introduce the concept of Fault-Tolerant Quantum Error (FTQE) and will clearly distinguish between classical bits and quantum qubits, explaining their fundamental differences in information representation and computation. He will also address QuantrolOX VIDYAQAR, highlighting it as the first open-architecture platform that will be designed to support scalable and flexible quantum control systems. He will provide a comprehensive overview of some of the most critical challenges and advancements in quantum information science. He will begin by emphasizing that, unlike classical information systems, quantum information will be intrinsically fragile. Quantum states will be highly sensitive to environmental noise, decoherence, and operational imperfections, making reliable quantum computation a significant scientific and engineering challenge. To address this issue, he will introduce the concept of Fault-Tolerant Quantum Error (FTQE) as a foundational framework that will enable quantum computations to be performed reliably even in the presence of errors. He will explain how fault tolerance will be achieved through sophisticated error-correction codes and redundancy mechanisms that will protect quantum information without directly measuring and collapsing quantum states. This discussion will highlight the essential role of FTQE in realizing practical, large-scale quantum computers. He will further clarify the fundamental distinction between classical bits and quantum qubits. While classical bits will exist strictly in one of two states (0 or 1), qubits will exploit quantum mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, allowing them to represent and process information in ways that will have no classical counterpart. This distinction will underpin the exponential computational advantages to be offered by quantum systems for certain classes of problems. He will introduce QuantrolOX VIDYAQAR, describing it as the world’s first open-architecture quantum control platform. He will highlight how this platform will be designed to support scalable, modular, and flexible quantum control systems, enabling researchers to customize and integrate control hardware and software across diverse quantum technologies. By promoting openness and interoperability, QuantrolOX VIDYAQAR will play a crucial role in accelerating experimental research and will help bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and scalable quantum architectures. |