Law and the Future of War
Through conversation with experts in technology, law and military affairs, this series explores how new military technology and international law interact. Edited and produced by Dr Lauren Sanders and Dr Simon McKenzie, the podcast is published by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Law and Security. Until July 2024, the podcast was published by the University of Queensland School of Law.
Note: the views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other organisation (such as Government, or Departments of Defence), unless the speaker specifically attributes their comments to that organisation.
Law and the Future of War
What is quantum technology and why will it change the future? - Warwick Bowen
In this episode, Professor Warwick Bowen explains to us what quantum technology is, and why it will be such a significant step change in the way that technology will operate in the future.
Professor Bowen is a Professor of Physics at UQ’S faculty of Science. He is recognised both nationally and internationally for research at the interface of nanotechnology and quantum science; including nanophotonics, nanomechanics, quantum optomechanics and photonic/quantum sensing. He was an Australian Future Fellow. and leads the Quantum Optics Laboratory at UQ, is Director of the UQ Precision Sensing Initiative, and is a Node Manager of the Australian Centre for Engineered Quantum Systems.
Further references:
BrisScience video - Prof Warwick Bowen: Quantum Sensing: From Gravitational waves to ultra ultra sound
EU Quantum Flagship
McKinsey & Company - Quantum Computing Reports