Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wowed a lot of people when he explained about quantum computing. Trudeau showcased his experience as an educator prior to being elected as Canadian prime minister.
Growing Knowledge On Quantum Physics
In a video (see footage below), Trudeau was seen sharing his knowledge about the important but vital aspect of quantum physics before an audience at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo. He expressed in his speech that he devoted time to learn about the subject when he was still a professor.
"When we get to the media questions later I'm really hoping somebody asks me how quantum computing works because I was excited to deepen my knowledge this morning," he was quoted by 9 News as saying. A journalist indeed asked him the question during the Q & A segment.
Justin Trudeau Explains Quantum Computing
Instead of giving his general knowledge on the subject, 9 News said Trudeau an impressive "near perfect" explanation about how cloud computing works. "The uncertainty around quantum states allows us to encode more information into a much smaller computer. That's what's so exciting about quantum computing," Trudeau explained.
He also explained how binary systems of usual computers and that of the quantum differs. Trudeau's familiarity on the complex subject stunned reporters and employees during the press conference.
Professor Supports Justin Trudeau
Quantum Foundations professor Dr. Lucien Hardy, who personally heard the prime minister's explanation about quantum computing said that he was able to express great ideas about the subject. "[I've] never seen a prime minister attempt anything like that. He did a pretty good job of explaining it," Hardy told Daily Mail.
It was also highlighted in the same report that what happened during his latest appearance only shows that the Canadian Prime Minister is more than just a pretty face. Aside from showcasing his great knowledge about physics, the same report said that Trudeau also announced during the event that the government will invest $50 million to the institute in a span of five years.
