Who Cares About Quantum? (Season 4 Teaser)

"Quantum" is everywhere these days — in the news, on TV, in the titles of blockbuster action films — but what even is it? Why is it important to understand it? Basically... who cares about quantum? To find out, we got philosophical with National Lab quantum scientists Anna Grassellino and David Awschalom about their brain-bending research, the massive impacts it could have on our lives, and the joy and frustration of chasing breakthroughs that can take decades to arrive. Also: Season 4 of Direct Current is coming soon!

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Who Cares About Quantum? (Season 4 Teaser) is an episode from Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast by Energy.gov Digital Team.

This episode is 14:22 long.

This episode was published on Feb 22, 2023.

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