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Coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch interviewed on German national TV
On Tuesday 15th June 2021, the first Quantum Computer in Germany was presented. As part of the national coverage, OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch was interviewed by Tagesschau.
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Solving simplified Tail Assignment problems with quantum algorithms
Ever wondered what quantum computers can be used for? OpenSuperQ partners, Forschungszentrum Jülich and Chalmers University of Technology have prepared a video demonstrating how they use quantum algor...
The Next Generation of Qubit Control: SHFSG Signal Generator from Zurich Instruments
On Thursday 29th April, OpenSuperQ partner Zurich Instruments hosted an online launch event to introduce their newest product, the SHFSG Signal Generator. The SHFSG produces qubit control signals in t...
32 M€ for Swedish quantum technology and Chalmers' quantum computer, 2021-2024
OpenSuperQ partner Chalmers has received big funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation in Sweden for the next phase of its Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology - 8 M€ per year for the...
Second OpenSuperQ Progress Meeting
The OpenSuperQ project has recently completed its second year and on 15th January 2021, the OpenSuperQ consortium met virtually to hold their 2nd Progress Meeting. The meeting had been due to be held...
Global Quantum Leap: The next big leap starts with something small
On Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th February 2021, OpenSuperQ will participate in the kick-off of Global Quantum Leap (GQL). The GQL is an international "network-of-networks" linking nanofabrication...
OpenSuperQ featured in new video clip released by the Quantum Flagship
Aiming to showcase the different projects and scientists behind the Quantum Flagship, the initiative has launched a series of short interview clips explaining key activities of the individual research...
Breaking the Wall to Practical Quantum Computing
As part of the Remote World Science Summit 2020, the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year highlighted breakthrough thinking from around the world. Over 900 nominations from 111 countries we...
Quantum Optimization: Article by OpenSuperQ Partners
Members of the OpenSuperQ consortium have recently contributed to an article on improving the performance of deep quantum optimization algorithms with continuous gate sets. Quantum computers have the...
The Quantum Technologies Flagship
In 2018, the Quantum Technologies Flagship set sail. This was the start of what is expected to be a ten-year voyage supporting several thousand EU researchers as they explore the potential of quantum...
Short clip on explaining Quantum Computing released by Quantum Flagship
Imagine you would like to find out which of 1 million of different possible routes from the city of Munich to Barcelona is the fastest. To find the most optimum path, your computer would need to analy...
Status Update from the OpenSuperQ project
After having successfully passed its mid-term review the OpenSuperQ consortium is well on track and has achieved its intermediate goals, most of which are of technical nature.
OpenSuperQ has establ...
OpenSuperQ on the Road
After a Covid-19 induced break the OpenSuperQ partners are slightly intensifying their dissemination activities again and will represent the OpenSuperQ project at several (online) events in the upcomi...
Register now for the Quantum Flagship Newsletter
Are you subscribed to the Quantum Flagship newsletter yet? Find out what's going on in the area of quantum technologies and receive information on upcoming events! The newsletter is issued on a regula...
Save the date for the Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland 2020
With a programme covering the areas of quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum instrumentation and quantum communication, the Quantum Industry Day gathers academic and industrial R&D to foster exc...
OpenSuperQ coordinator joins weekly Quantum World Detangled videocast
Last week OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch was invited to join the Weekly Quantum World Detangled videocast. In their weekly video series Denise Ruffner, Tommaso Demarie and André M. König e...
Become Part of the OpenSuperQ Research Team
Do you want to be part of bringing tomorrow’s quantum technology to life? OpenSuperQ partner Chalmers University is continuously looking for motivated post-docs and graduate students.
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Successful virtual OpenSuperQ Review Meeting
On May 13th 2020, the OpenSuperQ consortium met up virtually to present the progress of the project to the three EC representatives Christian Trefzger, EC Project Officer, Oscar Diez EC Head of Sector...
Interested in building a Superconducting Quantum Computer? Be part of the team!
Several OpenSuperQ partners are continuously looking for motivated postdocs and graduate students to be part of their groups. Don’t miss the chance and apply now for the current postdoc openings in Sw...
Join the Quantum Reads Campaign initiated by the Quantum Flagship
As most of us spend more time at home at the moment which might include some more time for reading, the Quantum Flagship Initiative has launched the Quantum Reads campaign - a small campaign to encour...
Talk on TEDxSavyon about Quantum Computing by OpenSuperQ partner Shai Machnes
Dr. Shai Machnes, who is currently leading the software side of OpenSuperQ at Saarland University, gave a TEDx talk on Quantum computers - a revolution in the making in Israel in early 2020.
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OpenSuperQ coordinator joins panel discussion on quantum computing
Within the context of the series of events "TZ Wake-up Call", organised by VDI Technologiezentrum in Berlin, OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch joined a panel discussion on the revolution of q...
OpenSuperQ on German public radio
OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch gave an interview on German public radio about quantum computing, the future of quantum technologies and the OpenSuperQ project.
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IFF Spring School 2020 in Jülich has been cancelled
The 51st IFF Spring School, which was planned to take place from 23rd March – 3rd April 2020 in Jülich, Germany, has been cancelled due to global concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak. For more...
Cancellation of Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress, planned to take place from 24-26 February 2020 in Barcelona has been cancelled due to Covid-19. For more, please refer to the official GSMA statement.
OpenSuperQ at Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona
The MWC is one of the world’s largest exhibitions with focus on the mobile industry and will be held from 24-26 February 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Following a first participation last year, the Quantu...
OpenSuperQ Colloquium at Saarland University, Germany: Educating the Next Generation of Quantum Scientists
On January 30, 2020, OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch will present the project to physics students of all semesters at Saarland University (Saarbrücken, Germany). The colloquium will take pl...
Registration Now Open for IFF Spring School in Jülich
Registration has now been opened for the 51st IFF Spring School to take place in Jülich, Germany, from 23 March - 3 April 2020. This two-week course will provide young researchers and students with th...
Consultation on "Digital Europe" by European Commission
The European Commission (EC) is currently preparing the priorities of the two years of the proposed “Digital Europe” programme. As part of this process, the EC started a public consultation to collect...
Past, Present and Future: First OpenSuperQ Progress Meeting
One year into the project, the OpenSuperQ consortium came together in Gothenburg, Sweden, for its first progress meeting. Project partner Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) in Sweden invited...
OpenSuperQ on German regional TV
OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch was interviewed by German regional TV on the occasion of the QuantumFutureAcademy2019 visit at Saarland University.
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Young talents from Quantum Future Academy meet OpenSuperQ partners in Saarbrücken
30 bachelor and master students from Germany and France have recently stopped at Saarland University in Saarbrücken as part of their summer school "Quantum Future Academy 2019". The young talents from...
Interested in building a Superconducting Quantum Computer? Be part of the team!
Several OpenSuperQ partners are continuously looking for motivated postdocs and graduate students to be part of their groups. Don’t miss the chance and apply now for the current postdoc openings in Sw...
The Fabulous World of Quantum Physics: Project Coordinator Frank Wilhelm-Mauch on German TV
On 28 March 2019, OpenSuperQ coordinator Frank-Wilhelm-Mauch was one of the experts invited to the German TV show ‘Scobel' – a popular science programme by the German public broadcaster 3sat. The comp...
Are you a quantum computer explorer, already a user, designer or developer? OpenSuperQ is looking for your feedback!
Are you a quantum computer explorer, already a user, designer or developer? Then we would be happy to receive your feedback on potential benefits and use cases of quantum computing as well as possible...
OpenSuperQ Partners Discuss Quantum Technologies Research and Innovation Strategy at EQTC 2019
From 16–22 February 2019, the first European Quantum Technology Conference, (EQTC 2019) initiated by the European funding initiative Quantum Flagship, took place in Grenoble, France. In a full-week pr...
Setting Sail for a European Quantum Computer: OpenSuperQ Project Kick-off in Bad Honnef
On January 17-18, 2019, the OpenSuperQ consortium came together with its science board and user board members to kick off the project. The Physikzentrum Bad Honnef in Germany set a majestic frame for...
Full steam ahead for the Quantum Flagship
Taking quantum technologies in Europe from the research lab to everyday applications: this is the aim of the Quantum Flagship research initiative, which is being officially launched today at a kick-of...
OpenSuperQ team is getting ready for the project start
After the successful evaluation and grant preparation phase of the OpenSuperQ proposal, the project partners met for a research preparation workshop at the premises of ETH Zurich from 27 to 29 August...