Studying Quantum Engineering: Embracing the Future with Cutting-Edge Technology

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Patrick, a first-year student at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, is pursuing quantum engineering, believing it will underpin future technologies like AI and nanobots. He seeks validation for his choice and reassurance that he is not merely a dreamer. Forum members suggest consulting a faculty advisor for guidance on courses and career paths related to quantum engineering. The discussion highlights that while quantum engineering is a relatively new academic focus, its principles have been applied since the invention of transistors. The field is distinct from classical physics, emphasizing real-world applications of quantum phenomena.
tukoshi
Hello. I am a new member of this forum.
My name's Patrick and I'm 1st year Wrocław University of Science and Technology student.
I decided to study, as in title, quantuum engineering, because I think, saying succinctly, everything in the future will be based on quantuum technology - AIs, nanobot clouds, cryptology, bionanoengineering(is there even a word like that?), space nanobot mines and a lot of things somehow related to this - probably there are so many possibilites to use that technology that no man on Earth would name them all in these times. Please tell me neither I'm a dreamer nor I'm making a good choice.
Thanks for your advices. :D
 
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tukoshi said:
I'm 1st year Wrocław University of Science and Technology student.
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

Since you are now at University, do you have a faculty advisor? It is probably a good idea for you to run these questions past him/her. They will be able to guide you to the best set of courses and the best major(s) to pursue to meet your career goals. :smile:
 
tukoshi said:
Hello. I am a new member of this forum.
My name's Patrick and I'm 1st year Wrocław University of Science and Technology student.
I decided to study, as in title, quantuum engineering, because I think, saying succinctly, everything in the future will be based on quantuum technology - AIs, nanobot clouds, cryptology, bionanoengineering(is there even a word like that?), space nanobot mines and a lot of things somehow related to this - probably there are so many possibilites to use that technology that no man on Earth would name them all in these times. Please tell me neither I'm a dreamer nor I'm making a good choice.
Thanks for your advices. :D

We have been doing "quantum engineering" ever since the first solid-state transistor was invented.

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
We have been doing "quantum engineering" ever since the first solid-state transistor was invented.

Zz.
That is sort of true. However, I suspect the OP is referring to e.g. the various PhD programs in quantum engineering that have started to appear (at least in Europe).
Examples in the UK include the CDT in Quantum Engineering in Bristol and the CDT in Delivering Quantum Technologies at UCL.
In all of these cases "quantum engineering" mainly refers to technologies that somehow use quantum entanglement and/or superposition (quantum computing, atomic clocks, QKD etc) for "real world" applcations. Hence, it is quite distinct from "classical" device physics such as transistors.
 
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