The Quantum Computing Masterclass demonstrates how fundamental research in quantum physics is shaping the next generation of computing technologies with transformative potential across science, industry, and society. This Masterclass project allows participants to become familiar with the principles of quantum computation and to experience, first-hand, how quantum algorithms are executed on real quantum hardware.
Participants are introduced to the conceptual foundations of qubits, superposition, and entanglement, and then apply this knowledge through a guided hands-on session using actual quantum processors. The practical activity illustrates how quantum computing can be used as a new computational paradigm for solving complex problems across a wide range of application domains, from optimization and simulation to data analysis and scientific modeling.
The Quantum Computing Masterclass is conceived as a new initiative within the framework of the International Physics Masterclasses, a well-established outreach educational program and flagship project of the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG), implemented worldwide.
This first pilot edition is jointly coordinated by IGFAE–USC and CESGA, in collaboration with partners of the Spanish Supercomputing Network, with the aim of establishing a scalable international format aligned with the IPPOG Masterclass model.
