Institute for Quantum Computing

A photon detector model designed, assembled and programmed at the Institute for Quantum Computing was boosted into space last week and will stay on the International Space Station for up to a year. There it will be used for quantum entanglement science experiments as part of the Space Entanglement and Annealing Quantum Experiment (SEAQUE) implemented by an international consortium under leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “It will be very exciting to follow the results from the SEAQUE experiments conducted in space,” says Dr. Thomas Jennewein, IQC affiliate and professor in Waterloo’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. “We know from lab tests that laser annealing of radiated detectors is very effective, but the space environment brings some interesting challenges due to the high laser powers. The SEAQUE mission will be the first to verify this method on a device with small size and power, in the context of quantum entanglement experiments.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZcW3wZ #quantum #entanglement #QuantumCommunications #SEAQUE #IQC University of Waterloo Faculty of Science

Applications are open for the MSc Physics – Quantum Technology specialization (course-based). Gain the expertise to elevate quantum technologies and launch your career in the quantum industry or advance to a quantum PhD program. This 12-month, course-based degree program is offered in partnership with the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) research initiative at the University of Waterloo. "For anyone interested in the emerging field of quantum technologies but lacking experience, this program is an ideal starting point. If you’re torn between a career in academia or industry, this program will prepare you for both while fostering skill growth," says Rahul Menon, class of 2022. Get all your questions answered and register for our online information session which takes place November 26th: https://bit.ly/4epBTUL Apply by January 9, 2025: https://bit.ly/3CeF1Fq #IQC #Physics #graduate #TQT #quantum University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics University of Waterloo Faculty of Science

The Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing (USEQIP) hosted 380 program alumni to date and many continue working and studying in the field of #quantum information processing. USEQIP provides an in-depth, hands-on opportunity to explore the theory and implementation of quantum information science and technology, including lectures from IQC professors and experiments in our Quantum Explorations Space. USEQIP 2013 student Thomas Alexander is now quantum error correction infrastructure developer at IBM Quantum. “It is not an exaggeration to say that attending USEQIP was one of the key opportunities that enabled the career I have today in quantum computing. USEQIP provided me with opportunities to learn about quantum computing from experts who were otherwise not available to me, and in them, I found a passion for the field.” USEQIP 2025 will be held from May 26 to June 6, 2025. Apply by January 3, 2025 to be considered. We are grateful for support from Mitacs to open this program to students globally. Details: https://lnkd.in/gM_ni8UJ #USEQIP #undergrad #STEM #IQC

Reflecting on the successes and accomplishments of our graduates who crossed the stage at convocation late last month. We invited Megan Byres, who received a MSc Physics (Quantum Information), to share her thoughts about her time so far at IQC — and why she chose to stay to pursue her PhD. More: https://lnkd.in/gn5uRHs4 #quantum #IQC #physics #engineering #math

A space experiment with a module made at the Institute for Quantum Computing launches with SpaceX tonight and will find a home on the International Space Station. Stay tuned for the full story out later this week about how the SEAQUE mission, led by researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, included collaboration with the Quantum Photonics lab at IQC whose scientists designed, assembled and programmed a photon detector module that will stay on the ISS for up to a year. #quantum #IQC #photonics #SpaceX #SEAQUE 📷 by NASA

"It's not just like a fast classical computer, this is a completely different paradigm... quantum computers can solve some tasks efficiently that classical computers simply cannot do." IQC's Executive Director Norbert Lütkenhaus spoke with Edd Gent for Live Science about the current state of quantum computing and emerging possibilities. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/gEspzMxQ #QuantumComputing #QuantumInformationScienceTechnology #emergingquantumtech #UWaterloo

Think quantum is spooky? It isn't as cryptic as you might think, and we've demystified basic concepts to get you started. Check out our Quantum 101: https://lnkd.in/g-NZAXsf

Congratulations graduates who celebrated their convocation last week! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you at IQC's in-person Monthly Celebration Gathering in November. #quantum #science #math #engineering #convocation #graduation #IQC

Our Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter had a blast at the Institute for Quantum Computing last weekend! We experimented with lasers, made secret artwork, and explored how information is encoded in light. Thank you Institute for Quantum Computing at University of Waterloo for hosting such an amazing event! To find out more about your local CAGIS Chapter and join their monthly STEM adventures, visit https://lnkd.in/eVB-nfWK

Student participants of the recent Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) event at the Institute for Quantum Computing made quantum-inspired art, measured the width of a human hair with wave interference, and saw quantum effects demonstrations like photon interference and superconductivity. The Making Quantum Waves event showed the joy of community coming together to celebrate and discover quantum science and technology for girls and gender-diverse youth!