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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 45 MIN

A Quantum Computing Reality Check | Maria Violaris

from The Light Side · host Anjali

What exactly makes a quantum computer different from the laptop on your desk? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Violaris, a quantum physicist at Oxford, to discuss how qubits use superposition and entanglement, why today’s quantum computers are impressive but not yet practical, and the challenges researchers are working to overcome. Maria also shares her journey into quantum computing and what inspired her to explore this field.

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What exactly makes a quantum computer different from the laptop on your desk? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Violaris, a quantum physicist at Oxford, to discuss how qubits use superposition and entanglement, why today’s quantum computers...

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