Faculty

Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Funding the Quantum Enterprise: Canadian Non-equity Sources

The event will feature a panel of four speakers who will share how their agency or organization supports start-ups and commercialization of IP, including funding sources and services available to faculty and start-ups. Each panelist will provide a brief presentation and respond to a set of questions followed by a Q&A session. Informal networking will take place between 1:00pm and 1:30pm.


Moderator:

Tarra Weber

Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

A Case Study in Patent Development: Quantum Random Number Generator

This presentation will delve into a practical example of a patent procedure associated to a specific quantum technology: quantum random number generator. We will explore the specifics of the technology and its applications, review previously existing approaches and define the inventive step, explore the phrasing of the claims, and revisit the prior patents from the freedom-to-operate point of view.

Monday, May 27, 2019 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

A rare-earth ensemble quantum memory for scalable quantum computing

Byoung Ham, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

Quantum coherence control in an inhomogeneously broadened lambda-type solid state ensemble has been studied for quantum memories over decades. Unlike akali atoms, the optically excited spin coherence in a rare-earth doped solid is sufferred from a serious spin dephasing problem due to spin inhomogeneity. Thus, solid state quantum memory protocols such as AFC and gradient echo have been effctively demonstrated only for optical transitions, whose coherence time is far shorter than ms.

Monday, August 12, 2019 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Carbon based nanoelectromechanics: Physics and Applications

Sangwook Lee, Ewha Womans University

In this presentation, physical properties and possible applications of carbon based nano electro-mechanical devices (NEMS) will be introduced. Our research started from carbon nanotube based nano electro-mechanical relay structure and expanded to graphene based xylophone and drum like devices. Micro contact transfer method is applied to realize the suspended nano structures with various electrodes under the nano materials.

Monday, May 6, 2019 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

IQC Colloquium

Duality Quantum Computing: Computing with Linear Combinations of Unitaries

Gui-Lu Long, APS and IoP Fellow

Usually, a quantum algorithm uses products of unitaries to complete a task. Lack of technique and intuition in algorithm design has hindered the development of quantum algorithm.

Friday, June 14, 2019 11:45 am - 11:45 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

RAC1 Journal Club/Seminar Series

Academic Writing Workshop #2

Elisabeth van Stam (UW Writing and Communication Centre)

The best scientific writing is clear, concise and easily comprehended by its intended audience. Learn skills for writing in the sciences, including identifying and correcting common errors to write with precision and fluidity.

Friday, May 10, 2019 11:45 am - 11:45 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

RAC1 Journal Club/Seminar Series

Academic Writing Workshop #1

Elisabeth van Stam (UW Writing and Communication Center)

Learning to effectively communicate your research is an essential skill necessary for success within academia. Join Elisabeth van Stam (STEM Specialist) as she introduces you to the Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) services and resources that will help you successfully accomplish your research milestones.