Amazon quantum scientists and academics discuss the challenge and the promise of quantum computing

{"value":"<video src=\\"https://dev-media.amazoncloud.cn/fe15d075e3e24b98b722bdc425618aa9_009.mp4\\" class=\\"manvaVedio\\" controls=\\"controls\\" style=\\"width:160px;height:160px\\"></video>\nOn Wednesday, Dec. 15, seven quantum scientists and academics held a virtual panel discussion on quantum technologies, discussing a wide range of topics, from what got them interested in quantum research, to where they see the field headed in the future.\n\nWatch the recorded discussion to learn more about what quantum computing is, how it will be used in practical applications as the science advances, and the ways that Amazon is already working with customers to solve quantum problems today. The panelists also share their suggestions for those considering pursuing a career path in quantum technologies.\n\nPanelists:\n\n- Simone Severini, director, quantum computing\n- Antia Lamas-Linares, principal research scientist\n- Earl Campbell, senior research scientist\n- ++[John Preskill](https://www.amazon.science/blog/amazon-scholar-john-preskill-on-the-aws-quantum-computing-effort)++, Amazon Scholar\n- Katharine Hyatt, applied scientist\n- ++[James Whitfield](https://www.amazon.science/working-at-amazon/a-conversation-with-james-whitfield-amazon-visiting-academic-on-quantum-computing)++, Amazon Visiting Academic\n- Helmut Katzgraber, senior practice manager\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\n\n#### **Staff writer**","render":"<p><video src=\\"https://dev-media.amazoncloud.cn/fe15d075e3e24b98b722bdc425618aa9_009.mp4\\" controls=\\"controls\\"></video><br />\\nOn Wednesday, Dec. 15, seven quantum scientists and academics held a virtual panel discussion on quantum technologies, discussing a wide range of topics, from what got them interested in quantum research, to where they see the field headed in the future.</p>\n<p>Watch the recorded discussion to learn more about what quantum computing is, how it will be used in practical applications as the science advances, and the ways that Amazon is already working with customers to solve quantum problems today. The panelists also share their suggestions for those considering pursuing a career path in quantum technologies.</p>\n<p>Panelists:</p>\n<ul>\\n<li>Simone Severini, director, quantum computing</li>\n<li>Antia Lamas-Linares, principal research scientist</li>\n<li>Earl Campbell, senior research scientist</li>\n<li><ins><a href=\\"https://www.amazon.science/blog/amazon-scholar-john-preskill-on-the-aws-quantum-computing-effort\\" target=\\"_blank\\">John Preskill</a></ins>, Amazon Scholar</li>\n<li>Katharine Hyatt, applied scientist</li>\n<li><ins><a href=\\"https://www.amazon.science/working-at-amazon/a-conversation-with-james-whitfield-amazon-visiting-academic-on-quantum-computing\\" target=\\"_blank\\">James Whitfield</a></ins>, Amazon Visiting Academic</li>\n<li>Helmut Katzgraber, senior practice manager</li>\n</ul>\\n<p>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</p>\n<h4><a id=\\"Staff_writer_17\\"></a><strong>Staff writer</strong></h4>\n"}