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December 20, 2024 • 29 mins

Join us on this episode of Agents of Tech as we explore the transformative potential of quantum science with the brilliant Professor Erica Carlson from Purdue University. 🎙️ Discover how quantum mechanics is shaping the future of technology, tackling global challenges like climate change, energy efficiency, and more. With engaging insights into superconductors, quantum materials, and neuromorphic computing, this conversation will leave you in awe of the possibilities the Quantum Age holds.


✨ Don’t miss her inspiring journey, educational initiatives, and her unique approach to making complex quantum concepts accessible to everyone.


🗓️ Special focus on the upcoming United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics.


🎧 Subscribe for more insights into the cutting-edge innovations shaping our future!


Dr Erica Carlson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6ygeEojVhJqocfAxP2wqw.

Richard Feynman Lectures: https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/.


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Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Agents of Tech
00:14 - Exploring the Quantum Age with Professor Erica Carlson
00:45 - UN's International Year of Quantum Science 2025
02:20 - What is Quantum Mechanics?
04:00 - Professor Carlson’s Journey into Quantum Physics
06:50 - Superconductors and Their Quantum Effects
09:30 - The Fascinating World of Liquid Crystals
11:40 - Making Quantum Science Accessible: Podcasts, YouTube, and More
14:05 - Particle-Wave Duality: The Beauty of Quantum Physics
16:30 - Advances in Quantum Materials
18:45 - The Role of Quantum Science in Solving Global Challenges
21:30 - Neuromorphic Computing and the AI Revolution
24:15 - How Quantum Discoveries Shape the Future
27:00 - Why Quantum Technology Matters to Everyone
28:45 - Closing Thoughts: Celebrating the Quantum Age

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