Source: University of Amsterdam ‘Entanglement’ is a ubiquitous concept in modern physics research: it occurs in subjects ranging from quantum gravity to quantum computing. In a publication that appeared in Physical Review Letters last week, UvA-IoP physicist and senior researcher at QuSoft, Michael Walter and his collaborator Sepehr Nezami shed... read more →
Jan
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Nov
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In a bilingual course, high school students can learn how to program for quantum computers. Two researchers from the QuSoft (established by the University of Amsterdam and CWI) are using this new initiative to introduce students to the kind of mathematics taught at the University. "Alice has a robotic donkey... read more →
Nov
16
The new monthly workshop General Awareness Quantum Computing addresses the need for companies to explore and develop quantum software and new applications. To create an education and awareness program The Dutch Payments Association, the Dutch Banking Association and the three major Dutch banks ABN AMRO, ING and Rabobank asked QuSoft... read more →
Nov
10
Twelve young researchers, three from each of the four academic fields of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), received an KNAW Early Career Award. The prize is intended for researchers in the Netherlands who are at the start of their careers and who have innovative, original research... read more →
Oct
07
Quantum technology is an important key technology offering great opportunities for the Netherlands in the coming years. To accelerate the leading role of the Netherlands in quantum technology, a new institution was established: Quantum Delta Nederland (QDNL) Foundation. By expanding the current ecosystem of companies, knowledge institutes and governmental institutions QDNL will... read more →
Oct
01
Always wanted to find out more about the fascinating quantum computer? Join us in our Quantum Quest! The University of Amsterdam and QuSoft are organizing a four-week web class for high school students (5-VWO and 6-VWO). Starting October 30, 2020, Quantum Quest will take you on an adventure to learn... read more →