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The Coherence Times

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  • Inside quantum-centric supercomputing

    September 29, 2026 · 41 min

    One of the biggest misconceptions about quantum computing is that it will eventually replace classical computing, but that’s not the case. *All* quantum computing relies on classical computing, even just for loading data and reading…

  • Inside quantum optimization research

    September 15, 2026 · 44 min

    Optimization is often cited as one of quantum computing’s most promising applications. Businesses and researchers are constantly searching for better routes, schedules, allocations, and ways to allocate limited resources, meaning that a…

  • How to install a quantum computer

    September 1, 2026 · 47 min

    Visit The Coherence Times podcast page to get more quantum content → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times Quantum computers represent a fundamentally new paradigm in the science of computation, so it’s no surprise that…

  • Why IBM quantum computers are colder than space

    August 19, 2026 · 45 min

    Visit The Coherence Times podcast page to get more AI content → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times IBM’s superconducting quantum computers don’t just require advanced quantum processors, they also rely on highly…

  • How quantum computers model molecules

    August 4, 2026 · 49 min

    Visit The Coherence Times podcast page to get more AI content → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times The very first proposals for quantum computing centered on its potential to simulate molecules and other quantum…

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  • Building time crystals with quantum computers

    July 21, 2026 · 45 min

    Crystals are defined by repeating patterns—but what if those patterns unfold in time rather than space? In this episode of The Coherence Times, we take a closer look at “time crystals”—systems of interacting particles that exhibit unique…

  • A decade of quantum on the cloud

    July 7, 2026 · 47 min

    It was almost exactly ten years ago, on May 4, 2026, that IBM put the first quantum computer on the cloud. This was a seminal moment in computing history. For the first time, anyone could run quantum circuits on a real quantum computer…

  • Your quantum future starts here: The Coherence Times returns for season 2

    July 6, 2026 · 1 min

    Season 2 of The Coherence Times Podcast has arrived! Follow along as host Ryan Mandelbaum interviews quantum computing experts about the latest developments in quantum algorithms, hardware, systems, and more. Learn how researchers and…

  • When will quantum computers beat classical computers?

    December 18, 2025 · 48 min

    Explore the podcast → www.ibm.com/think/podcast/the-coherence-times Quantum computers have the potential to solve some valuable scientific problems faster, more accurately, or more cost-effectively than any classical computer. They haven't…

  • Using quantum computers to uncover the mysteries of quantum physics

    December 8, 2025 · 46 min

    One of the most promising application areas for quantum computers involved their ability to simulate the most fundamental behaviors of the tiny subatomic particles that make up the matter and forces that shape our universe. Because of…

  • Inside Quantum Algorithms: Speedups, Hybrids & the Future

    November 25, 2025 · 44 min

    What are algorithms, and why are they so important to computing? In this episode of The Coherence Times, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum algorithms and explore their complicated relationship with their classical counterparts…

  • How to put a superconducting quantum computer in the cloud 

    November 13, 2025 · 57 min

    Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times It wasn’t so long ago that quantum computers were obscure, highly experimental devices available only to researchers and students working out of university…

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About the show

Go to podcast website: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/the-coherence-times The Coherence Times podcast serves to break down the challenging world of quantum computing into foundational lessons exploring the challenges and the breakthroughs of this era defining generational tech.  In this podcast, our host Ryan Mandelbaum will speak to technologists, researchers, and quantum leaders to discover the fascinating world of quantum computing, gaining a deeper understanding of how this technology works, and the tremendous potential quantum computing promises. As quantum is an emerging technology, this podcast must appeal to all listeners, while promoting an accurate and hype-free view about the technology and its potential. Therefore, it will level with its listeners and feature a curious tone, while always sticking to facts and realistic presentations of the material. We will be earnest and joyful leaving snark for rare and warranted cases, such as for mythbusting popular news.