Within the last two decades, a second wave of quantum technology (QT) progressed from fundamental research to experiments in university labs. They promise a myriad of applications, products and services that have the potential to transform medicine, information technology, communications and artificial intelligence among others.
As per DSTL’s definition, we can distinguish two quantum technology revolutions, waves or generations, based on harnessing different quantum phenomena as follows:
Quantum Technology Wave 1.0: These are reliant on quantum effects such as spin, Q-tunnelling, quantised energy. Quantum 1.0 technologies include: lasers, transistors, semiconductor devices and MRI scanners.
Quantum Technology Wave 2.0: These technologies explicitly exploit, create, manipulate and read out quantum states of matter and phenomena such as superposition and correlation. Quantum 2.0 technologies are concerned with imaging, timing, computing, sensors (gravity, magnetic fields), communication and many more.
Quantum 2.0
PRIMER IN QUANTUM COMPUTATION & PROGRAMMING COURSE
A short primer for quantum computation and programming course, online, during the week starting 12th of July 2021. The course will be a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, such as implementing quantum algorithms.
Registration: is now closed.
The course will allow participants to:
- Understand how Quantum Computing as a Service platforms work and know how to program and execute quantum algorithms using libraries such as IBM Qiskit.
- Take the IBM Quantum exam and receive the IBM’s developer certification for programming a quantum computer.
- Learn the basic principles of quantum mechanics applied in quantum technologies and particularly in quantum computers.
- Learn how quantum computing could be leveraged to solve a range of practical computational problems in simulation, optimisation, and machine learning.
- Develop an appreciation for the opportunities and challenges in designing new applications.
- Explore the impacts of quantum computing on the security of cyber-physical systems and learn about solutions to prevent the risks posed by quantum decryption.
- Gain an overview of the sectoral applications of quantum computing in chemistry, finance, logistics, energy, materials science, data science, etc.
An additional module, courtesy of Amazon Quantum, will introduce participants to Amazon’s Braket quantum computing platform which allows scientists, researchers, and developers to begin experimenting with computers from multiple quantum hardware providers.
FUNDING, COMPETITIONS
Quantum Creators Prize Symposium
The University of Chicago invites applications for its first annual “Quantum Creators Prize Symposium”, which will recognize the achievements of early career researchers in the broad areas of Quantum Science and Engineering. The symposium will take place on September 29-30, 2021 and will be held virtually.
To apply follow the link in the title and submit the information by August 15 2021. Graduate students and postdocs from any institution are encouraged to apply.
EPSRC Funding: Pre-announcement: quantum technology career development fellowships
Apply for funding to develop your quantum technology career and work towards becoming an independent researcher. Opening date: 4 August 2021, Closing date: 6 October 2021 16:00 UK time.
Win €10,000 by submitting a short description of your quantum research. Atos and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre Joseph Fourier Prize aims at rewarding the work of researchers, academics and industrial scientists in Quantum Computing. Application deadline: Monday 26 April 2021.
Get in touch
If you are interested in this programme, have ideas for collaboration or have entrepreneurship related questions please email me at cristina.sargent04 at the usual Imperial College domain.
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