All NewsSnapshotsStudentsPhD Candidate Nam Speaks on Quantum Computing at Graduate Student Speaker Series Olivia DrakeOctober 15, 20153minYunseong Nam, a PhD candidate in physics, spoke about quantum computing and cybersecurity during the Graduate Student Speaker Series, Oct. 14 in Exley Science Center. His talk was titled “Quantum Computing: Shattering Cybersecurity in One Go.” A quantum computer is a device that takes advantage of quantum effects, such as superposition and entanglement, to bring about unimaginable computing power, computing power so large, in fact, that, paradoxically, it would exceed the resources of the entire universe if implemented on classical supercomputers.The possibility of creating actual quantum computers is under development. Nam argues that quantum computers are realistic. Nam explained how a quantum computer is capable of cracking a widely employed Internet encryption scheme, the Rivet-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) cryptosystem, posing a serious threat to cybersecurity. The Graduate Student Speaker Series events are open to the entire Wesleyan community. Lunch is included. (Photos by Hannah Norman ’16) graduate studentsphysics Related Articles All NewsIn the Media April 17, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Wesleyan in the News: April 2024 All NewsAlumniArts & HumanitiesFaculty April 17, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Wesleyan Faculty, Alumnus Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships in Choreography, Theatre All NewsArts & HumanitiesCampus News & Events April 16, 2024 Jeff Harder Democracy Demands Passionate Defense, Says Adam Gopnik of The New Yorker