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
Business Developer Quantum.Amsterdam
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) heeft een vacature voor een Business Developer Quantum.Amsterdam (0,8 fte) Quantum.amsterdam (www.quantum.amsterdam) is een bruisende, innovatieve omgeving in het hart van het Amsterdam Science Park, met als basis de grote expertise op het gebied van quantumalgoritmes, protocollen en software bij QuSoft (www.qusoft.org), quantum optimalisatie, post quantum crypto (CWI) en van quantum sensing, quantum simulation en quantum materialen bij de Quantum Labs van UvA en andere kennispartners. Het is een netwerkomgeving en ecosysteem, waar kennisinstellingen, bedrijven en maatschappelijke organisaties elkaar vinden om zich samen voor te bereiden op de komst van quantumtechnologie en wat deze technologie betekent voor maatschappij en bedrijfsleven. In Quantum.Amsterdam, kijken partijen vooruit naar toekomstige praktische toepassingen en vertalen kennis naar zinvolle applicaties. Quantum.Amsterdam is één van de vijf innovatiehubs in de Quantum Delta Nederland (www.quantumdelta.nl).
News

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.

Harry Buhrman appointed Distinguished Research Professor
Prof. dr. H.M. Buhrman has been appointed as Distinguished Research Professor at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. In this position Harry Buhrman will function as the figurehead of the QuSoft research center and be committed to further development of the institute.
Yfke Dulek awarded with Ngi-NGN master thesis Information prize
On 28 November Yfke Dulek (University of Amsterdam) will receive the Ngi-NGN master thesis Information prize for Informatics & Computer Science (5000 euro) at the Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen in Haarlem.
Current events
Women in Quantum Development (WIQD) New Year's event
- 2021-01-25T15:00:00+01:00
- 2021-01-25T16:30:00+01:00
Women in Quantum Development (WIQD) New Year's event
Start: 2021-01-25 15:00:00+01:00 End: 2021-01-25 16:30:00+01:00
Join WIQD's first networking event of 2021, featuring presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities for women in quantum development.
WIQD (Women In Quantum Development) is a professional network for quantum technology enthusiasts from industry, academia and policy. Our mission is to bring together women in quantum in the Netherlands, and beyond, for support, networking, and community growth.
We will start the session with an introduction, followed by a presentation about the communication channels of WIQD and how you can actively contribute to WIQD's program. Next up, there is a chance to network with other women in quantum development by joining our speed networking round and discussion round.
3.00 pm – 3.10 pm Introduction
3.10 pm – 3.25 pm Presentation about the communication channels of WIQD and how you can actively contribute to WIQD’s program
3.25 pm – 4.00 pm Speed networking round – Which quantum developments are you most looking forward to in 2021?
4.00 pm – 4.25 pm Breakout rooms – How would you rate your current working environment in terms of inclusivity?
4.25 pm – 4.30 pm Closing
Please the WIQD website for more details and registration.
Members
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
- 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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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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Technische Universiteit Delft
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Universiteit Leiden
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Universiteit van Amsterdam
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam