Βι¶ΉΣ³» physicists unveil pop-up lab at Spitalfields Market
By: Tom Walters
Last updated: Thursday, 13 July 2017
Professor Hensinger atop the pop-up lab at Spitalfields Market
Members of the public have been learning about quantum physics today as part of an innovative pop-up lab being run by the Βι¶ΉΣ³» at Spitalfields Market, London.
The lab, which will be in the capital just for a day, has been created to educate the public about a new quantum computer being developed by scientists at the university.
Showcasing this ground-breaking work being developed by Professor Winfried Hensinger and his team of physicists at the University, the installation has seen the public step into a virtual quantum computer prototype.
Once inside they have been able to see the four key elements that make up this incredible machine – the most powerful computer in the world.
They have also had the chance to meet Professor Hensinger, the scientist behind the world’s first ever blueprint to construct a large-scale quantum computer, which was announced earlier this year.
Located in such a prime position on a busy weekday, the installation has seen members of the public come and explore the installation. Visitors have included a large number of year 12 students from Morpeth School, Tower Hamlets, accompanied by our Widening Participation team and Βι¶ΉΣ³» student ambassadors.
Ex-England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, also made a fleeting appearance and showed a keen interest in the lab – even posing for a photo with Professor Hensinger.
The lab will now be taken away and put to rest until it is moved to the Βι¶ΉΣ³», where it will be unveiled to the campus community this September.