Abstract

Quantum mechanics is the most fundamental science governing the behavior of everything in the universe — in this sense, everything can be quantum. Quantum computing, as a grand engineering endeavor of the century, pushes the limits of humanity’s ability to control the microscopic world and has the potential to provide disruptive computational power for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As the saying goes, to do a good job, one must first sharpen one’s tools. Following a brief overview of the development of the Shenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, this talk will focus on the current landscape of the quantum information industry in China and abroad, and discuss the critical importance of scientific instrumentation, technological self-reliance, and independent innovation for the advancement of quantum science and industry.

Biography

Dapeng Yu, Prof. Dapeng Yu is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). He currently serves as the Director of the Shenzhen International Quantum Academy and a Professor at the School of Physics of Peking University. He also holds positions such as Chairman of the Quantum Information Division of the Chinese Institute of Electronics and Chairman of the Shenzhen Quantum Information Society. For a long time, he has been engaged in research on quantum computing, quantum state manipulation, and the independent research and development of key scientific instruments in the field of quantum information. In recent years, his research focus has been on the precise quantum manipulation of quantum states, achieving a series of significant international research advancements. He has also made major breakthroughs in the independent research and development of several scientific instruments, laying a solid foundation for quantum manipulation and solid-state quantum computing in Shenzhen.