The quantum frontier: Australia’s achievements and ambitions

<p>What is quantum science and why does it matter?&nbsp;</p><br><p>How is Australia performing in the “quantum race”?</p><br><p>What are some of the ethical, societal and security implications that need to be considered, as the world rushes to get this technology off the ground?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of the <em>National Security Podcast,</em> Dr Cathy Foley and Professor Michelle Simmons join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s quantum strategy, the technology’s relationship to national security and its ethical and social implications.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM</strong> is Australia’s Chief Scientist, providing authoritative and independent science advice on whole-of-Government science and technology priorities. She is the author for a message of introduction to Australia’s National Quantum Strategy.</p><br><p><strong>Professor Michelle Simmons AO </strong>is Director of the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. She was also named as the <em>2018 Australian of the Year</em> for her work and dedication to quantum information science.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Professor Rory Medcalf AM&nbsp;</strong>is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>ANU National Security College academic programs: <a href="https://study.crawford.anu.edu.au/master-of-national-security-policy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li><li>National Quantum Strategy : <a href="https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/national-quantum-strategy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Quad Tech Network: <a href="https://nsc.crawford.anu.edu.au/department-news/18328/quad-tech-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>AUKUS Pillar 2 – Advanced capa