Acton resident and author Mike Speciner joins us to discuss quantum computing - a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers. He will be discussing:

• What is a quantum computer? What is a qubit?

• Why is there so much excitement about quantum computing?

• What can they do that classical computers can't?

• Will they revolutionize computing?

• Bonus: Will they break cryptography?

Suitable for anyone interested in stretching their interest in computer science. Introductory discussion.

This program is co-sponsored with the Friends of the Acton Libraries.