CQC Speaker Event: Qian Xu @ Caltech
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST
Downs-Lauritsen Laboratory of Physics, Caltech · Downs-Lauritsen Laboratory of Physics, Caltech, 1247 E California Blvd #1225, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Hosted by Shuhul Mujoo
Who: Dr. Qian Xu (In-Person) When: November 5th, 4:00–5:00 pm Where: Lauritsen 269, Caltech Discussion: Architecting Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers and Exploring Their Applications Description: Building reliable, large-scale quantum computers remains one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing. In this informal discussion, Dr. Xu will share his research on designing fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures, reducing the overhead of quantum error correction, and exploring potential applications of quantum computers. Bio: Dr. Qian Xu is a Senior Research Scientist at Oratomic, a quantum computing company developing fault-tolerant quantum computers using neutral atoms and efficient quantum error correction. Previously, he was a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech. He received his Ph.D. in Quantum Science and Engineering from the University of Chicago in 2024. His research focuses on quantum error correction, fault-tolerant architectures, and practical applications of quantum computing. Everyone is welcome: minimal technical background is required. Come learn and ask questions. And yes, snacks will be provided.