Quantum computing is a field of study and technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform complex computations. It utilizes quantum bits or qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing for exponential processing power and the potential to solve problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. Though much of quantum computing is confined to the laboratory, quantum computers have the potential to surpass classical computers and lead to a pivotal technological disruption.
Assistant Professor Ryan LaRose directed MSU’s inaugural Quantum Motor City summer camp. The initiative aims to introduce high school students to quantum computing, an evolving technology that intersects with science, physics, and mathematics.