b'14 Member News July 2023EventsQuantum engineering What is quantum engineering? An Exciting Frontier of Innovation Quantum is a rapidly growing field of research that focuses on the utilisationof quantum mechanics to create We are hosting our first Quantum Engineeringnew technologies and solve complex problems. Quantum mechanics is the and Technology Conference, connecting leadersbranch of physics that studies the behaviour of matter and energy at the from industry and academia with authors,smallest scale, including atoms and students, and young professionals to discusssubatomic particles. Quantum engineering involves designing the latest developments in this exciting field.and building devices and systems that harness the unique properties The event is set to take place on 30-31 Octoberof quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to at Broadway House in London. perform tasks that are not possible with classical technology. For example, classical computers function using binary codes of 0 and 1 and can only compute using this function, quantum qubits however can operate expressing functions where 0 and 1 are interchangeable and can perform complex calculations much faster than classical computers.Other potential applications of quantum engineering and technology include secure communication, ultra-sensitive sensors, and advanced materials.Quantum terms explainedQubit Quantum bitthe fundamental component for quantum computation. Qubits can be expressed in several modalities including superconducting, cold/neutral atom, single photon, and trapped ion.QKDQuantum Key Distributionan Quantum engineering is a mostly unexploredThe conference promises to offer valuableadvanced method of end-to-end discipline but has the potential to revolutioniseinsights, networking opportunities, andencryption using randomly generated many aspects of science and technology.provoke discussions on the latest trendskeys that are produced using The conference will provide a forum toand challenges facing the industry. Withsuperposition states.examine the many technologies theorised andthe potential to drive the next wave ofPhotonics produced, and their applications. Attendeesadvancements in technology, the QuantumA technique used in quantum devices will also explore the skills leadership andEngineering and Technology Conference is awhere single or several photons or light engineers will need to develop this fledglingunique opportunity to explore this excitingparticles are used as basic processorsbut rapidly growing industry. and evolving field.For more information about the conference visit theiet.org/quantum'