Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the complexities of scaling trapped ion quantum information processors in this 37-minute conference talk by Dietrich Leibfried from NIST. Delivered at the 10th International Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC-X), the presentation delves into the current challenges faced in the field and potential solutions for advancing trapped ion technology. Gain insights into the latest developments and future prospects of quantum computing as Leibfried addresses key issues in scaling up these sophisticated quantum systems.