Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
at the University of CalgaryThe Institute for Quantum Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary group of researchers from the areas of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The goals of Calgary's Institute for Quantum Science and Technology are to conduct leading research in key theoretical and experimental topics of quantum science and technology, to provide excellent education and training in quantum science and technology and cognate areas, and to foster linkage between the Institute and other quantum science and technology institutes and with industrial partners.
Vision:
To be a world leader in research and education in pure and applied quantum science and technology.
Mission Statement:
To advance quantum science and technology through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach.
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VISUAL INFORMATION FOR THE QUANTUM AGE |
HeadlinesCongratulations! Prof. Paul Barclay won the 2019 CAP Herzberg Medal. Quantum Technology Dream Team Receives Major Innovation Fund Congratulations! Rob Thompson has an article published in the Nature: Characterization of the 1S-2S transition in antihydrogen. Congratulations! Ghazal Haji Salem is awarded an NSERC postdoctoral fellowship. Congratulations! Barry Sanders has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Aviram Rawal Lvovsky was born on August 30 at 6:03 am, 3.8 kilos and 48 cm. Barry Sanders is a co-author of an article "Observation of topological edge states in parity-time-symmetric quantum walks" published in the "Nature Physics" on 31 July 2017. Congratulations! Welcome new members to IQST. Gustavo Amaral, a new postdoc in Wolfgang Tittel's group. Jose da Costa Filho, Hamza Qureshi, and Prathwiraj Umesh started their graduate program at IQST. Welcome on board. Congratulations! Nafiseh Sang-Nourpour successfully defended her Ph.D exam on 24 August 2017 and joined as a post-doctoral fellow at the National Optics Institute, Quèbec. Congratulations! Priyaa Varshinee successfully defended her candadicacy exam on 24 August 2017. Congratulations! Mark Girard successfully defended his Ph.D exam on 14 July 2017 and joined as a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo. In the Media:
The quantum revolution is coming, and Chinese scientists are at the forefront: Barry C. Sanders ( Original ) Quantum Information Summer School (QISS) 2019 at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi (TV interview 1:16:10 - 1:21:54): Barry C. Sanders ( Original ) International Conference on Quantum Computing in Seoul from 11 to 12 July 2019: Barry C. Sanders ( Original ) International Conference on Quantum Computing in Seoul from 11 to 12 July 2019: Barry C. Sanders ( Original ) ITU Workshop on Quantum Information Technology (QIT) for Networks is Held in Shanghai: University of Calgary ( Original ) |
UpcomingIQST Colloquium - Alberto Marino [University of Oklahoma] IQST Seminar - Barak Shoshany [Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics], Wednesday 6th November, 2019 at 3:00-4:00pm in SB 142 |
Current Visitors
| Name |
Duration |
Office |
Home Institution |
| Hubert de Guise | 14 - 18 Oct 2019 | SB 307 | Lakehead University |
| Jianwei Xu | 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2019 | Northwest A&F University | |
| Siren Yang | 25 Sep 2018 - 24 Sep 2020 | MS 342 | Dalian University of Technology |
Expected Visitors
| Name |
Duration |
Office |
Home Institution |
| Alán Aspuru-Guzik | 21 - 22 Oct 2019 | SB 317 | University of Toronto |
| Barak Shoshany | 6 Nov 2019 | SB 307 | Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics |
Contact Information:
Institute for Quantum Science and TechnologyUniversity of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-4403
Fax: (403) 210-8876
Email:
Courier delivery: Science B 307 (Science B 605 alternate)
Last updated Oct 6, 2019