{"id":514808,"date":"2023-08-10T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T05:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=story&#038;p=879212"},"modified":"2025-02-11T05:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T05:09:03","slug":"a-passion-for-quantum","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/a-passion-for-quantum\/","title":{"rendered":"A passion for quantum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-bleed-banner undefined\"><div class=\"hero-bleed-mp-banner undefined no-overlay  is-image has-card \" 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class=\"description\">Tracing a career in quantum, from academia to industry<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"modal fade ytmodal\" id=\"videoModal360b5c15-c685-48b5-96c9-083a2131ada8\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/span><\/button><div class=\"modal-body\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"\" id=\"video\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para undefined section section--intro\"><div class=\"intro-para\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/a-passion-for-quantum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/a-passion-for-quantum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><h2 class=\"intro-para-title\">Sam Genway, a thought leader in emerging technologies and head of industries at Capgemini\u2019s Quantum Lab, shares his fascination for quantum physics and explains how our world really works.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10 offset-md-1 offset-lg-1\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<p>Given that your body is made of atoms \u2013 and atoms are mostly composed of empty space \u2013 why can\u2019t you walk through a wall? How can a particle also be a wave? How does the concept of temperature emerge from atoms and subatomic particles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20230425_170828_1_resized.jpg?w=293\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-948401\" style=\"width:261px;height:267px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to these questions lies at the most fundamental level known to science: the quantum level. It was conundrums such as these that first drew Sam Genway to study natural sciences at the University of Cambridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam\u2019s academic research background in quantum theory began with a PhD in quantum physics at Imperial College London and continued as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Nottingham. As a thought leader in applications of new technology, he now writes articles and speaks at conferences about the transformative opportunities of emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI always thought quantum physics was the most fascinating area because it brilliantly describes the world around us while being deeply counterintuitive at the same time,\u201d he says. \u201cEven now, I\u2019m fascinated by how our everyday experience is so at odds with quantum reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a rich philosophical area of discussion around how quantum physics challenges our perception of the world, but the theory has repeatedly been shown to be correct, explains Sam. \u201cWe\u2019re now at the stage of exploring the potential applications of quantum physics in the context of computing, and my focus at Capgemini is on how our clients can benefit from this technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-the-mysterious-to-the-useful\"><strong>From the mysterious to the useful<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam joined Capgemini with the acquisition of Altran in 2020, bringing with him 10 years of industry experience in R&amp;D, with a focus on life sciences and artificial intelligence (AI). Indeed, he says that these two areas continue to hold much promise in terms of quantum computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1213043025.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895523\" style=\"width:480px;height:320px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn a nutshell, quantum computing involves leveraging quantum systems to create a new kind of computer that can perform operations that are only possible because of those quantum systems,\u201d explains Sam. \u201cThis might sound quite exotic, but there are actually many potential applications that are a natural fit for quantum computing because they are fundamentally quantum in nature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug discovery is one such area. \u201cThe interaction of molecules with biological entities within the body is fundamentally quantum mechanical, and in some cases is very hard to model using conventional computers,\u201d says Sam. \u201cWith quantum computers, however, we will be able to simulate the underlying quantum behavior with unprecedented accuracy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the materials space, the scope for applications may be even greater, such as improving the efficiency of carbon capture technology and optimizing photovoltaics and batteries. \u201cThese areas require an understanding of what\u2019s happening at the quantum level \u2013 and quantum computing can enable this,\u201d Sam says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A state of quantum readiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam\u2019s work at Capgemini is about finding a match between potential applications of quantum technology and the needs of clients. \u201cTo that end, I spend a lot of my time between clients and our internal research teams, figuring out what we should be investing in and how we take that to market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-640126883.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895524\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the commercial application of quantum computing will only come as the hardware matures, his conversations with clients tend to focus on the longer view. \u201cSome of the companies I speak to are willing to go on that journey and invest in collaborations and research because they believe it will be important in the future, even though the scale of quantum computers today is not yet sufficient for commercial applications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Sam, it\u2019s about helping organizations achieve \u201cquantum readiness,\u201d and an important part of this is building the internal skills necessary to take advantage of the technology when it matures. \u201cAlso, we discuss how quantum will fit in with everything else they are doing. How do their processes around the edges of the quantum application need to evolve? Maybe a new bottleneck is created. So it\u2019s about the people, the technology, and the wider integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cClients get particularly excited when they realize that, by engaging now and working with the wider quantum community, they get to shape the way the technology develops in their sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantum collaboration at scale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although today Sam is less focused on the academic side of quantum research, his enthusiasm for the subject has only grown over time \u2013 and the scale of Capgemini has increased the scope of his research and his opportunities to collaborate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-20230505-WA0003_resized.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-948400\" style=\"width:959px;height:720px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Quantum Lab spans across the different business lines and units because the area is so far-reaching,\u201d he says. \u201cFor example, I work with colleagues from Capgemini Engineering, Capgemini Invent, Insights and Data, and many other units. The variety these individuals bring, both in terms of vocation and geography, makes it an incredibly fertile, interesting space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI love sharing the latest research and ideas. It\u2019s such a vibrant, exciting area, full of innovation and creativity, and I\u2019m continually adding items to my quantum reading list far more quickly than I can possibly get through them.\u201d While quantum technology is certain to present further conundrums and scientific mysteries, for those with a curious mindset and collaborative approach, it remains full of promise and potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section latestStoriesBlock \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"contentTitle\"><h2 class=\"story-heading\">Inside stories<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyBox \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper focused-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/the-meaning-of-quantum\/\" aria-label=\"The meaning of quantum\"  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