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
Postdoc / Postdoctoral Researcher on the subject of the computer-science aspects of quantum computing and quantum information theory
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in the Algorithms and Complexity research group for a talented Postdoc / Postdoctoral researcher on the subject of the computer-science aspects of quantum computing and quantum information theory.
News
National Agenda on Quantum Technology released
The Dutch National Agenda on Quantum Technology is presented to State Secretary Mona Keijzer this afternoon by physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf. The Agenda provides propositions to further develop the Netherlands as an international centre for quantum technology.
ABN AMRO and QuSoft join hands to explore the power of quantum software
ABN AMRO and QuSoft are joining forces to explore the opportunities offered by quantum software and quantum computers. Operating under the name DisQover, the partnership will reveal what issues in the financial sector could be better solved using quantum computers. The partnership was announced at the Quantum Tech conference in Boston.
CWI researcher develops a unifying framework for quantum algorithms
A large group of quantum algorithms can now be easier understood and optimized, using a new framework developed by QuSoft researcher András Gilyén. In his PhD thesis Gilyén provides a framework that unifies quantum algorithms, while optimizing their hardware requirements. His thesis was awarded cum laude
Bosch and QuSoft start quantum computing collaboration
Recently, a research collaboration has begun between QuSoft and the Bosch Group. Researchers will investigate potential quantum computing use cases at Bosch, with a focus on applications in engineering and AI/machine learning fields.
Current events
PhD defence Joran van Apeldoorn (A&C/QuSoft)
- 2020-02-06T14:00:00+01:00
- 2020-02-06T23:59:59+01:00
PhD defence Joran van Apeldoorn (A&C/QuSoft)
Start: 2020-02-06 14:00:00+01:00 End: 2020-02-06 23:59:59+01:00
Everyone is welcome to attend the public defence of Joran van Apeldoorn, of his thesis 'A Quantum View on Convex Optimization'.
PhD defence Thomas Reint (Tom) Bannink (A&C/QuSoft)
- 2020-01-30T10:00:00+01:00
- 2020-01-30T23:59:59+01:00
PhD defence Thomas Reint (Tom) Bannink (A&C/QuSoft)
Start: 2020-01-30 10:00:00+01:00 End: 2020-01-30 23:59:59+01:00
Everyone is welcome to attend the public defence of Tom Bannink, of his thesis 'Quantum and Stochastic Processes'.
Promotores: prof. dr. H.M. Buhrman (CWI/UvA) en prof. dr. W.T.F. den Hollander (Universiteit Leiden)
Members
Associated Members
- Joran van Apeldoorn
- Simon Apers
- Sébastian de Bone
- Jean-Sébastien Caux
- Arjan Cornelissen
- Jan Czajkowski
- Bas Dirkse
- Yfke Dulek
- Mark Golden
- Koen Groenland
- Jonas Helsen
- Erik van Heumen
- Joris Kattemölle
- Harold Nieuwboer
- Maris Ozols
- Christian Schaffner
- Boris Skoric
- Jana Sotakova
- Leen Torenvliet
- Michael Walter
- Freek Witteveen
Publications
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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.
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Groenland, K.L. (2020, January 17). Quantum protocols for few-qubit devices. ILLC Dissertation Series.
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van Apeldoorn, J.T.S, Gilyén, A.P, Gribling, S.J, & de Wolf, R.M. (2020). Convex optimization using quantum oracles. Quantum, 4. doi:10.22331/q-2020-01-13-220
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Chakraborty, S, Gilyén, A.P, & Jeffery, S. (2019). The Power of Block-Encoded Matrix Powers: Improved Regression Techniques via Faster Hamiltonian Simulation. In International Colloquium on Automata, Languages, and Programming (pp. 33:1–33:14). doi:10.4230/LIPIcs.ICALP.2019.33
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Sinha, M, & de Wolf, R.M. (2019). Exponential separation between quantum communication and logarithm of approximate rank. In Proceedings of FOCS 2019 - 60th Annual IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science.
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Briët, J, Dvir, Z, & Gopi, S. (2019). Outlaw distributions and locally decodable codes. Theory of Computing, 15(12), 1–24. doi:10.4086/toc.2019.v015a012
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van der Gulik, P.T.S. (2019, September 18). Considerations in evolutionary biochemistry. ILLC Dissertation Series.
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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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Briët, J, & Palazuelos, C. (2019). Failure of the trilinear operator space Grothendieck theorem. Discrete Analysis, (8). doi:10.19086/da.8805
Current projects with external funding
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Quantum Computation with Bounded Space ()
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Quantum time-space tradeoff lower bounds ()
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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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CIFAR grant Quantum Information Science (CIFAR)
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Taming Quantum Adversaries (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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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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CIFAR
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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