Panel Discussion: Photonics and Quantum: 2021 and Beyond

Mike Fanto

Aloysius F. Kracklauer, Chary Rangacharyulu, Chandrasekhar Roychoudhuri +3 more

Compilation of extended abstracts from the participants of the panel discussion: Is indivisible single photon really essential for quantum communications, computing and encryption?

Robert W. Boyd, Svetlana G. Lukishova, Victor N. Zadkov

Simon Andrews, P. L. Knight, Halina H. Rubinsztein-Dunlop +3 more

Join us in this panel discussion to explore the challenges and opportunities of converting global innovation initiatives into a thriving sector: are we in a super position to realise the full potential of quantum technology for all?

Piers Coleman

Abstract In August 2009, physicists gathered in Dresden for a conference on “Quantum Criticality and Novel Phases.” As one part of the meeting, nine panelists hosted an open and free‐wheeling discussion on the topic of the meeting. This article outlines the discussions that took place during this panel‐meeting on the afternoon of August 3, 2009.