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A short history of quantum computing at CWI

Celebrating CWI’s 76th birthday on the 11th of February 2022, we tell the short history of quantum computing at CWI.

A short history of quantum computing at CWI

CWI scanner revealing art secrets seeks new applications

CWI and Rijksmuseum are exploring the possibilities of CWI's 3D FleX-ray scanner together.

CWI scanner revealing art secrets seeks new applications. Image: Shutterstock.

Laura Hollink co-authored the position paper ‘The Art of AI for All’

Culture and media can play a pioneering role in the field of AI, a new report of the Dutch AI Coalition states.

Laura Hollink co-authored the position paper ‘The Art of AI for All’

2 million euros for human-centered AI research

CWI will focus on developing new AI tools that strengthen the democratic function of media.

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Maths helps understand information processing on quantum systems

On 26 January Farrokh Labib (CWI, QuSoft) defended his thesis on quantum information theory. His research helps to map out how information can be processed on quantum systems.

Maths helps understand information processing on quantum systems

Monique Laurent appointed CWI Fellow

Monique Laurent, researcher and former MT member at CWI and a professor at Tilburg University, has been appointed as CWI Fellow for her contributions to science and management.

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IEEE Fellowship for security research Marten van Dijk

Marten van Dijk (CWI) has received the IEEE Fellowship for his contributions to security, especially secure processor design and encrypted computation. His security work is used worldwide: both in applications like Intel …

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Stacey Jeffery wins ERC starting grant for quantum algorithms on quantum computers with limited memories

Stacey Jeffery, senior researcher at CWI’s Algorithms and Complexity Group and QuSoft in Amsterdam, is awarded an ERC Starting Grant of 1.5 million euro for research on Algorithms, Security and Complexity for …

Stacey Jeffery wins ERC starting grant for quantum algorithms on quantum computers with limited memories