A number of leading scientists and decision makers have initiated a Quantum Manifesto. This manifesto is a call to launch an ambitious European initiative in quantum technologies, needed to ensure Europe’s leading role in a technological revolution now under way. All individuals from academia, industry and governmental / funding institutions... read more →

QuSoft researcher Christian Schaffner has given a general audience talk about quantum cryptography at the 32nd Chaos Communication Congress (32c3), a large gathering of 12'000 hackers in Hamburg. The lecture covers some classics (Quantum Key Distribution) and the latest developments (position-based quantum cryptography) in this fascinating research field.  No previous... read more →

Today QuSoft, the first research center dedicated to quantum software, is launched. It is a joint initiative of CWI, UvA and VU, and will be located at Amsterdam Science Park. QuSoft complements the research conducted by QuTech, which focuses on the development of quantum hardware, and thus strengthens the position... read more →