Description
Leader of the group Algorithms and Complexity: Harry Buhrman.
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
Secretaresse Quantum (0,8 fte)
QuSoft (Research Center for Quantum Software) is het Amsterdamse samenwerkingsverband tussen Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), UvA en VU. In het landelijke Quantum Software Consortium (QSC) werkt QuSoft samen met quantumgroepen in Amsterdam, Leiden en Delft. Voor deze groepen en de twee betrokken onderzoeksgroepen van het CWI (Algorithms & Complexity (A&C) en Cryptologie) is een vacature voor een professionele en flexibele secretaresse. De werkplek is bij het CWI op Amsterdam Science Park.
Postdoc / Postdoctoral Researcher on the subject of the computer-science aspects of quantum computing and quantum information theory
This position involves research into the computer-science aspects of quantum computing and quantum information theory, in close cooperation with Prof. Ronald de Wolf. Specifically, the project will focus on the development of new quantum algorithms and the analysis of their complexity, development of new quantum communication protocols and the role entanglement plays in such protocols, and applications of quantum techniques to problems in classical computer science and mathematics.
News
Quantum revolution at Lowlands
Quantum experts Harry Buhrman (CWI, QuSoft and UvA) and Ronald Hanson (QuTech, TU Delft) showed a glimpse of their scientific minds at the Lowlands pop festival 2017, discussing the quantum revolution.
Veni grants for CWI researchers Tim Baarslag and Stacey Jeffery
NWO has awarded Veni grants to Tim Baarslag and Stacey Jeffery. The funding allows these researchers, who have recently obtained their PhD, to conduct independent research and develop their ideas for a period of three years.
Quantum Software Consortium receives 18.8 million euro in the Gravitation Programme
The Ministry for Education, Culture and Science has awarded a Gravitation grant for large-scale research on quantum software. This grant of 18.8 million euro unites researchers from QuSoft, CWI, Leiden University, QuTech, TU Delft, UvA and the VU in pursuing state of the art research programmes in this new field.
WISE tenure track position for Stacey Jeffery
Four women have been given a position in the first round of the NWO Women In Science Excel (WISE) programme, including Stacey Jeffery from CWI.
Members
Associated Members
Publications
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Daar komen de qubits - Kijk - 30-09-2017. (2017). Daar komen de qubits - Kijk - 30-09-2017.
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van der Gulik, P.T.S, Hoff, W.D, & Speijer, D. (2017). In defence of the three-domains of life paradigm. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 17. doi:10.1186/s12862-017-1059-z
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Van een qubit maak je niet even een reservekopietje - NRC Handelsblad Wetenschap - 09-09-2017. (2017). Van een qubit maak je niet even een reservekopietje - NRC Handelsblad Wetenschap - 09-09-2017.
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Arunachalam, S, & de Wolf, R. M. (2017). Optimal quantum sample complexity of learning algorithms. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs: Proceedings of Conference of Computational Complexity. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.CCC.2017.25
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Bläser, M, Christandl, M, & Zuiddam, J. (2017). The border support rank of two-by-two matrix multiplication is seven.
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Quantum Software Consortium ontvangt 18,8 miljoen euro financiering - release.nl - 12-05-2017. (2017). Quantum Software Consortium ontvangt 18,8 miljoen euro financiering - release.nl - 12-05-2017.
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Miljoenen voor quantumsoftware, organen-op-chip en synthetische cellen - bits-chips.nl - 08-05-2017. (2017). Miljoenen voor quantumsoftware, organen-op-chip en synthetische cellen - bits-chips.nl - 08-05-2017.
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Nederlandse knappe koppen krijgen miljoenen voor wetenschap - AD - 08-05-2017. (2017). Nederlandse knappe koppen krijgen miljoenen voor wetenschap - AD - 08-05-2017.
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Quantum Software Consortium ontvangt 18,8 miljoen euro Zwaartekracht-financiering - engineerslonline.nl - 08-05-2017. (2017). Quantum Software Consortium ontvangt 18,8 miljoen euro Zwaartekracht-financiering - engineerslonline.nl - 08-05-2017.
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Investeren in Nederlandse knappe koppen - Eindhovens Dagblad ed. Helmond - 08-05-2017. (2017). Investeren in Nederlandse knappe koppen - Eindhovens Dagblad ed. Helmond - 08-05-2017.
Current projects with external funding
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Algorithms, protocols and applications for small qubits systems
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Distributed Ledger Services for Online Settlement (DLS OCS)
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Networks
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Position-Based Quantum Cryptography
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Quantum and classical data transmission
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Quantum Computation with Bounded Space
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Approximation Algorithms, Quantum Information and Semidefinite Optimization (AQSO)
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Progress in quantum computing:Algorithms, communication, and applications (QPROGRESS)
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Quantum Software Consortium (QSC)
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Research centre for quantum software (QUSOFT)
Related partners
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Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
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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