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The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is a scientific research institute at the University of Waterloo. The research happening at IQC harnesses the quantum laws of nature in order to develop powerful new technologies and drive future economies. Follow the blog to get updates.
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
2d ago
Monday, March 25, 2024
En francais
University of Waterloo researchers combine Nobel prize winning concepts to achieve scientific breakthrough.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have brought together two Nobel prize winning research concepts to advance the field of quantum communication ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
4d ago
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The National Killam Program administered by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announces Dr. Adam Wei Tsen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Killam Fellowship. This prestigious honour provides $80,000 for up to two years in support for dedicated research time to scholars “whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale.”  ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
1w ago
Thursday, March 14, 2024
En francais
With a focus on collaboration and community, the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is proud to host regular social events for our members. While media and popular culture often portray the image of a lone researcher working late nights in a lab or at a computer to make breakthroughs, the more realistic portrayal of new ideas and discoveries can be encompassed through partnerships and teamwork ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
2w ago
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Since 2017, the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF) has awarded more than $2.88 million to quantum researchers across the University of Waterloo. This winter’s round of funding has been awarded to three Waterloo professors, as they explore and innovate new ideas and applications for quantum devices ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
1M ago
Thursday, February 29, 2024
En francais
What do you do when your lab space is too small to test the distance requirements for a new long-range sensor and detector in development? Alex Maierean and Luke Neal, graduate students at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) recently navigated this challenge for their latest project ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
1M ago
Monday, February 26, 2024
Federal funding will accelerate quantum startups’ products and solutions for domestic and global markets ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
1M ago
Friday, February 9, 2024
Researchers from IQC, MIT, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a technique for better identification and control of microscopic defects in diamond, as detailed in PRX Quantum, paving the way for the creation of larger qubit systems for enhanced quantum sensing. This breakthrough, led by Alexandre Cooper-Roy, represents a significant advancement in quantum sensing, offering potential revolutionary impacts across various industries and scientific fields ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
2M ago
Monday, January 29, 2024
Congratulations to Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) faculty members Dr. David Cory, Dr. Thomas Jennewein and Dr. Chris Wilson, who have each received approximately $3 million in funding for advancing their research into the real-world applications of quantum technology ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
2M ago
Monday, January 22, 2024
Researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing are leading Canada’s first quantum satellite to protect tomorrow’s data.
In our increasingly digital and interconnected world, graduate students like Kimia Mohammadi constantly innovate to stay ahead of emerging security risks. She is part of a national team creating Canada’s first quantum satellite, currently scheduled for launch in 2025. The Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission will be a demonstration of secure ground-to-space quantum communication ..read more
Uwaterloo.ca | Institute for Quantum Computing
2M ago
Monday, December 18, 2023
In English
À l’approche de 2024, l’Institut d’informatique quantique (IQC) souhaite prendre un moment pour porter un regard reconnaissant sur tout ce qu’il a accompli en 2023 ..read more