NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast

NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast

Julie Albright

Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
54%
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About This Podcast

The NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast explores groundbreaking research in superconducting electronics that promises to revolutionize computing with unmatched speed, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Join experts from the NSF Discover Expedition project as they dive into topics like supercomputer design, superconductive memory, and new components such as Josephson junctions. Learn how this technology aims to green data centers, reduce energy consumption, and advance fields like AI, climate modeling, and drug discovery, paving the way for a sustainable digital future.

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Recent Episodes

S1 Beyond CMOS: Ballistic Fluxons and the Future of Reversible Computing with Dr. Kevin Osborn, University of Maryland

Feb 22, 2026 19m

What if computers could think faster while using a fraction of the energy? That future may already be in the lab.In this episode of NSF Discover Superconducting, we take a deep dive into a talk by…

What comes after CMOS?

Dec 15, 2025 35m

In this episode, we explore the future of superconductor electronics—a promising post-CMOS computing paradigm offering ultra-low energy consumption and ultra-high processing speeds. Dr. Sasan…

S1 Blowing Past the AI Scaling Wall

Nov 19, 2025 39m

This deep-dive episode explores the ideas from Jeff Shainline’s recent seminar on superconducting optoelectronic networks (SOENs) and the radical rethink of AI hardware they represent. We unpack how…

S1E11 Quantum Signals & Superconductivity: Insights from Dr. Sam Benz at NIST

Jun 17, 2025 17m

In this episode, we recap highlights from a seminar by Dr. Sam Benz of the NIST Superconductive Electronics Group, exploring his team’s cutting-edge work in quantum-based signal synthesis and…

S1 Hybrid Magnetic Josephson Junctions for Quantum Technologies

May 14, 2025 13m

What happens when magnetism meets superconductivity? In this episode, we explore a new frontier in quantum technology with Dr. Gianpero Pepe and Dr. Francesco Tafuri, leading researchers from the…

S1 Developing Superconducting Qubits with Magnetic Josephson Junctions

May 07, 2025 27m

This episode dives into cutting-edge research exploring the integration of magnetism into superconducting quantum systems. Discover how hybrid Josephson junctions with ferromagnetic layers could…

Single-Flux Quantum Logic: A Primer for Circuit Designers

Mar 30, 2025 22m

In this episode, we explore the basics of single-flux quantum (SFQ) logic—a superconducting technology that enables ultra-fast, low-power digital circuits. Designed for circuit designers, this…

Sustainable Bytes: Computing’s Role in a Greener Future

Nov 07, 2024 48m

In this episode of the NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast, we explore the intersection of computing and sustainability with insights from Massoud Pedram of USC. As computing power grows, so does…

Building the Future: Superconducting Qubits and the Quantum Race

Oct 31, 2024 16m

In this episode of the NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast, we're talking about the work of Dr. William Oliver of MIT -- a quantum computing researcher -- who's exploring the fascinating world…

Superconnecting Supercomputers: Lessons from CMOS to Josephson Logic

Oct 28, 2024 8m

In this episode of the NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast, we explore insights from Marylin Wolf's seminar on the parallels between classic CMOS logic and the emerging field of Josephson logic for…

Quantum Leap: How Superconducting Circuits Are Changing the Game

Oct 25, 2024 13m

In this episode of the NSF Discover Superconducting Podcast, we explore the cutting-edge world of quantum computing with insights from Dr. Oleg A. Mukhanov of SEEQC, a company revolutionizing the…

S1E2 The Who, What, and Why of Superconducting

Oct 21, 2024 9m

In this episode, we explore the technology roadmap for superconductor electronics and its connection to quantum computing. We discuss the key challenges, including the need for scalable,…

The Future of Computing: An Introduction to Superconducting Electronics

Oct 18, 2024 9m

In this first episode, we introduce the NSF Discover Expedition and its mission to develop superconducting computers that offer faster speeds and greater energy efficiency. We explore the five key…

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