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
PhD student on the subject of quantum algorithms and complexity
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in its Algorithms and Complexity research group for a talented PhD student on the subject of quantum algorithms and complexity.
Tenure-track position in the area of quantum algorithms and applications of quantum computers
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam invites excellent researchers to apply for a Tenure-track position in the area of quantum algorithms and applications of quantum computers.
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. Specifically, the project will focus on one or more of the following topics: quantum algorithms and complexity, quantum machine learning, quantum communication, quantum cryptography. Depending on the most suitable topic, the research will be in collaboration with one or more of the following researchers: Jop Briët, Harry Buhrman, Peter Grünwald, Stacey Jeffery, Maris Ozols, Christian Schaffner, Michael Walter, and Ronald de Wolf. The position is on the NWO-funded QuantERA project QuantAlgo, for one or two years, and can start at any time after 1 August 2018.
News
Giannicola Scarpa defends thesis on quantum entanglement
Quantum entanglement, a strong correlation between particles that can exist even over long distances, has far-reaching consequences. Researcher Giannicola Scarpa of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has studied several of these consequences for information processing and communication.
Ronald de Wolf receives ERC Consolidator Grant for quantum research
Ronald de Wolf of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for quantum computing research. De Wolf was awarded the individual grant of approximately €1.5 million for his research project 'Progress in quantum computing: Algorithms, communication and applications'.
Vidi grant for Alexander Schönhuth and Matthias Christandl
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to Alexander Schönhuth and Matthias Christandl.
Rubicon for Jop Briët from CWI
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) awarded a Rubicon grant to Jop Briët, researcher at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam.
Members
Associated Members
Publications
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Liu, S, Li, Y, & Duan, R. (2019). Distinguishing unitary gates on the IBM quantum processor. Science China Information Sciences, 62. doi:10.1007/s11432-018-9703-y
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Alagic, G, Jeffery, S, Ozols, M, & Poremba, A. (2019). On quantum chosen-ciphertext attacks and learning with errors. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.TQC.2019.1
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Witteveen, J, Bottesch, R.C, & Torenvliet, L. (2019). A Hierarchy of Polynomial Kernels. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-10801-4
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Groenland, K.L. (2019). Adiabatic state distribution using anti-ferromagnetic spin systems. SciPost Physics, 6(011). doi:10.21468/SciPostPhys.6.1.011
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Gilyén, A.P, Arunachalam, S, & Wiebe, N. (2019). Optimizing quantum optimization algorithms via faster quantum gradient computation. In Annual ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (pp. 1425–1444). doi:10.1137/1.9781611975482.87
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Arunachalam, S, Briët, J, & Palazuelos, C. (2019). Quantum query algorithms are completely bounded forms. SIAM Journal on Computing.
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Coladangelo, A, Grilo, A, Jeffery, S, & Vidick, T. (2019). Verifier-on-a-leash: New schemes for verifiable delegated quantum computation, with quasilinear resources. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science/Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-17659-4_9
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Ito, T, & Jeffery, S. (2018). Approximate span programs. Algorithmica. doi:10.1007/s00453-018-0527-1
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Buurlage, J, Bannink, T.R, & Bisseling, R.H. (2018). Bulk: A modern C++ interface for bulk-synchronous parallel programs. In Euro-Par 2018: Parallel Processing (pp. 519–532). doi:10.1007/978-3-319-96983-1_37
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Jarret, M, Jeffery, S, Kimmel, S, & Piedrafita, A. (2018). Quantum algorithms for connectivity and related problems. In 26th Annual European Symposium on Algorithms (ESA 2018) (pp. 49:1–49:13). doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.ESA.2018.49
Current projects with external funding
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Quantum Computation with Bounded Space ()
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Algorithms, protocols and applications for small qubits systems
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Quantum Algorithms in a Practical Setting
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Realization of Quantum Computing Applications at Bosch
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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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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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Robert Bosch GmbH
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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