Thirteen exceptional undergraduate science students from around the world are at the Institute for Quantum Computing for an intensive two-week workshop.
Led by IQC faculty, the students are earning hands-on experience in this emerging and revolutionary branch of science.
Among the topics tackled during the workshop are: quantum mechanics, quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and quantum optics.
When not working in the labs, the students have been joining street hockey games in the IQC parking lot, and recently headed to Toronto for a Blue Jay's game.
USEQIP 2010 wraps up on June 4.
Founded in 2002, the mission of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is to aggressively explore and advance the application of quantum mechanical systems to a vast array of relevant information processing techniques.
A part of the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., Canada, IQC creates a truly unique environment fostering cutting-edge research and collaboration between researchers in the areas of computer, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences.
At the time of this release, IQC has 17 faculty members, 22 postdoctoral fellows and over 55 students and research assistants, as well as a support staff of 18.
The Institute for Quantum Computing acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.