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
No vacancies currently.
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.
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
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- Email: education@quantum.amsterdam
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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
- Dyon van Vreumingen
- Michael Walter
- Freek Witteveen
Publications
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Briët, J, & Labib, F.S. (2021). High-entropy dual functions over finite fields and locally decodable codes. Forum of Mathematics, Sigma, 9(e19). doi:10.1017/fms.2021.1
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Christandl, M, Leditzky, F. (Felix), Majenz, C, Smith, G. (Graeme), Speelman, F, & Walter, M. (Michael). (2020). Asymptotic performance of port-based teleportation. Communications in Mathematical Physics. doi:10.1007/s00220-020-03884-0
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Apers, S, & de Wolf, R.M. (2020). Quantum speedup for graph sparsification, cut approximation and Laplacian solving. In FOCS 2020 - 61st Annual IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (pp. 637–648). doi:10.1109/FOCS46700.2020.00065
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Patro, S, & Piedrafita, A. (2020). An overview of quantum algorithms: From quantum supremacy to Shor factorization. In 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (pp. 1–5). doi:10.1109/ISCAS45731.2020.9180793
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Cornelissen, A.J, Jeffery, S, Ozols, M, & Piedrafita, A. (2020). Span programs and quantum time complexity. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.MFCS.2020.26
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Ambainis, A, Gilyén, A.P, Jeffery, S, & Kokainis, M. (2020). Quadratic speedup for finding marked vertices by quantum walks. In Proceedings of the Annual ACM SIGACT Symposium on Theory of Computing (pp. 412–424). doi:10.1145/3357713.3384252
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Arunachalam, S, Belovs, A, Childs, A.M, Kothari, R, Rosmanis, A, & de Wolf, R.M. (2020). Quantum coupon collector. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.TQC.2020.10
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Bannink, T.R, Briët, J, Labib, F.S, & Maassen, H. (2020). Quasirandom quantum channels. In Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics. doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.TQC.2020.5
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Tham, W.K, Ferretti, H, Bonsma-Fisher, K, Brodutch, A, Sanders, B.C, Steinberg, A.M, & Jeffery, S. (2020). Experimental Demonstration of Quantum Fully Homomorphic Encryption with Application in a Two-Party Secure Protocol. Physical Review X, 10(1). doi:10.1103/PhysRevX.10.011038
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Jeffery, S. (2020). Span programs and quantum space complexity. In Proceedings of ITCS (pp. 4:1–4:36). doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.ITCS.2020.4
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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Zwaartekracht QSC Ada Lovelace (Ada Lovelace)
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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