Description
Our research group designs software for the computing technology of the future, especially quantum computing. Based on the laws of quantum mechanics, which tell us that systems and particles can be in multiple states at once, quantum computing is radically different from computing as we know it. Our quantum software requires fundamentally different techniques and approaches based on superposition, interference and entanglement. Ultimately, our research will result in better, faster and more reliable computer systems for society. Our research group is involved in QuSoft, the new Dutch research centre for quantum software.
Vacancies
No vacancies currently.
News

Outsourcing computations to a quantum computer you can’t trust
Quantum computers hold great promise, but to what extent can we trust the outcome of these elusive machines? In her PhD thesis, Yfke Dulek investigates ways to delegate computations to a quantum computer, focussing on the question how trustworthy the outcomes will be. Her research could pave the way for creating security guarantees in quantum computing.

QuSoft anniversary kicks off
The festivities celebrating five years of QuSoft research start today, with an online seminar including interviews, presentations and panel discussions. The seminar is the opening act for a whole series of celebrations, scheduled this month.

New workshop prepares companies for quantum age
QuSoft, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Dutch banks launch a new monthly workshop, hosted by Marten Teitsma and Koen Groenland. The workshop addresses the need for companies to explore and develop quantum software and new applications.

QuSoft celebrates five years of cutting-edge quantum algorithm and software research
After five years of close collaboration within QuSoft, CWI and the University of Amsterdam sign an agreement that consolidates their cooperation.
Current events
Workshop General Awareness Quantum Computing
- 2021-02-26T13:00:00+01:00
- 2021-02-26T16:30:00+01:00
Workshop General Awareness Quantum Computing
Start: 2021-02-26 13:00:00+01:00 End: 2021-02-26 16:30:00+01:00
The workshop General Awareness Quantum Computing introduces you to the general principles of quantum computing and how such a computer can be used. The workshop aimed at an audience which does not have prior knowledge of quantum physics, but which does possess common knowledge of everyday computers. When completed, you will have a general understanding of the possibilities and what to expect of quantum computers in the future. This workshop gives you a clear focus on business relevance: no difficult physics, but a clear focus on disruptive opportunities and threats.
During the 3.5 hours the workshop takes, first some elementary concepts of quantum mechanics are explained. It becomes clear that a quantum computer has a tremendous potential to solve various problems, but there are formidable challenges in building the right soft- and hardware. Moreover, there exist many myths and suggestive promises about the possibilities of quantum computers, many of which turn out to be false. Together with other participants and the presenters, you will discuss how quantum computing influences your business and what you should do to create opportunities. One of Quantum.Amsterdam’s core values is to avoid hyping quantum technology, but rather to tell a balanced and honest story. We are grateful for collaboration with ING, Rabobank and ABN AMRO during the development of this workshop.
The workshop is given online using Cisco Webex or MS Teams. English language is used.
The next workshops will be provided on:
26 February 2021
26 March, 2021
23 April 2021
Members
- René Allerstorfer
- Simon Apers
- Jop Briët
- Harry Buhrman
- Chris Cade
- Yanlin Chen
- Yfke Dulek
- Marten Folkertsma
- Peter van der Gulik
- Stacey Jeffery
- Farrokh Labib
- Christian Majenz
- Nikhil Mande
- Ido Niesen
- Subhasree Patro
- Álvaro Piedrafita
- Philip Verduyn Lunel
- Paul Vitányi
- Jordi Weggemans
- Ronald de Wolf
- Sebastian Zur
Associated Members
- Joran van Apeldoorn
- Sébastian de Bone
- Jean-Sébastien Caux
- Arjan Cornelissen
- Jan Czajkowski
- Bas Dirkse
- Mark Golden
- Dmitry Grinko
- Koen Groenland
- Jonas Helsen
- Erik van Heumen
- Joris Kattemölle
- Ian Marshall
- Niels Neumann
- Harold Nieuwboer
- Maris Ozols
- Arghavan Safavi-Naini
- Christian Schaffner
- Jana Sotakova
- Florian Speelman
- Mehrdad Tahmasbi
- Marten Teitsma
- Leen Torenvliet
- Michael Walter
- Freek Witteveen
Publications
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Li, Y, & Qiao, Y. (2020). Group-theoretic generalisations of vertex and edge connectivities. Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society, 148(11), 4679–4693. doi:10.1090/proc/15184
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Lancien, C, & Majenz, C. (2020). Weak approximate unitary designs and applications to quantum encryption. Quantum, 4. doi:10.22331/q-2020-08-28-313
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Don, J.W, Fehr, S, & Majenz, C. (2020). The measure-and-reprogram technique 2.0: Multi-round Fiat-Shamir and more. In CRYPTO 2020: Advances in Cryptology (pp. 602–631). doi:10.1007/978-3-030-56877-1_21
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Brooksbank, P.A, Li, Y, Qiao, Y, & Wilson, J.B. (2020). Improved algorithms for alternating matrix space isometry: From theory to practice. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.ESA.2020.26
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Bannink, T.R, Briët, J, Labib, F.S, & Maassen, H. (2020). Quasirandom quantum channels. Quantum, 4. doi:10.22331/q-2020-07-16-298
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Cohen, A.R, & Vitányi, P.M.B. (2020). Web similarity in sets of search terms using database queries. SN Computer Science, 1. doi:10.1007/s42979-020-00148-5
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Arunachalam, S, Chakraborty, S, Koucky, M, Saurabh, N, & de Wolf, R.M. (2020). Improved bounds on Fourier entropy and min-entropy. In Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, STACS 2020. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.STACS.2020.45
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van Apeldoorn, J.T.S, Gilyén, A.P, Gribling, S.J, & de Wolf, R.M. (2020). Quantum SDP-Solvers: Better upper and lower bounds. Quantum, 4. doi:10.22331/q-2020-02-14-230
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van Apeldoorn, J.T.S. (2020, February 6). A quantum view on convex optimization. ILLC Dissertation Series.
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Bannink, T.R. (2020, January 30). Quantum and stochastic processes. ILLC Dissertation Series.
Current projects with external funding
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Quantum Algorithms in a Practical Setting ()
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Quantum time-space tradeoff lower bounds ()
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Startimpuls Nationale Quantumtechnologie (None)
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Quantum Computing (PPS ABN AMRO Bank)
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Quantum Software Consortium (QSC)
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Quantum algorithms and applications (QuantAlgo)
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Research centre for quantum software (QUSOFT)
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Taming Quantum Adversaries
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WISE Women In Science Excel (WISE)
Related partners
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ABN AMRO Bank
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Bosch Foundation
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TNO
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Technische Universiteit Delft
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Universiteit Leiden
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Universiteit van Amsterdam
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam