Exploring fundamentals of quantum computing and career pathways in the field

“From the age of the internet to artificial intelligence, we are now marching towards to the age of quantum. The future is certainly quantum,” said Maheswari R., Principal, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, at The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair 2026.

Ms. Maheswari introduced students and parents to the fundamentals of quantum computing, the difference between classical bits and quantum bits (qubits). She elaborated on concepts such as quantum entanglement and interference, comparisons between traditional and quantum computers.