International

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Today: Bounding the Deviations from Quantum Theory

Join us for Quantum Today, where we sit down with researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) to talk about their work, its impact and where their research may lead.

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Quantum physicist Christine Muschik was named a 2022 University Research Chair at the last University Senate meeting.

The University Research Chair award recognizes exceptional achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge. Recipients can choose to receive an annual stipend or teaching reduction of one course per year.

An IQC faculty member and researcher in the Department of Pure Mathematics is among the latest winners of a University Research Chair.

William Slofstra, an assistant professor of pure mathematics and a faculty member with the Institute for Quantum Computing, works in the field of mathematics of quantum information and computation.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Perspectives: Communication

Communication networks are an essential part of our world today, used in transactions from banking to education, global business exchanges to defence. What happens when our private information is no longer private? Powerful quantum computers will have the ability to crack the encryption of public keys that we currently use to secure our data, putting our privacy at risk.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

IQC Alum Lecture Series: Guanru Feng

Join alum Guanru Feng as she shares her career journey and talks about current research.

Guanru Feng is an Applied Scientist at SpinQ Technology, a quantum computing hardware and software company, where she focuses on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) desktop quantum computing platforms and superconducting qubit systems.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Perspectives: Sensing

Quantum sensors allow us to measure with incredible accuracy, precision and selectivity. Future quantum devices that achieve these ultimate sensing qualities by harnessing the complexities of atoms, photons and semiconductors will play a critical role in improving applications such as medical technology, radar, geological exploration, molecular imaging and more. 

Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Today: Controlling chemical reactions with quantum interference

Join us for Quantum Today, where we sit down with researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) to talk about their work, its impact and where their research may lead.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Today: Bridging Quantum Thermodynamics Theory to Experiment

Join us for Quantum Today, where we sit down with researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) to talk about their work, its impact and where their research may lead.

Scientists of all backgrounds and genders, have made important contributions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but the participation of women remains low in many areas of STEM, including physics. What can we do to build an inclusive STEM community? Shohini Ghose, IQC associate and Director of the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) will discuss data that can shed light on where we stand today and describe a practical framework for increasing access and inclusion in STEM.