Season 1, Episode 1 · Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real
Quantum Computing Meets Real-World Impact
7 Apr 2026 · 33 min
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Can quantum computers really change the way we move, work, and solve problems in the real world? In this premiere episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom sits down with global tech executive Martin Hofmann to explore how quantum computing is tackling challenges that are too complex for classical systems. Hofmann shares his experience partnering with D-Wave on projects in Beijing, Barcelona, and Lisbon, where hybrid quantum-classical systems are used to improve traffic prediction and optimize routes—cutting travel times by up to 30% in some cases. He also introduces the idea of outcome…
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Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real
D-Wave · Tech & Science · English
Quantum computing has a “reputation.” To many, it sounds like pure science fiction: a mythical machine that can crack every code, outpace every supercomputer, and solve the world’s biggest problems overnight. But the truth is even more exciting. The Quantum Matters podcast reveals how quantum co
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