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Interview: Fascinated by random walks
Quantum computing is an exciting field of research, according to researcher Stacey Jeffery (CWI, UvA and QuSoft). In May 2024 she also became professor by special appointment of quantum information at the …
Matthias Christandl appointed to 2024 Turing Chair
Matthias Christandl, a leading researcher in quantum information theory, has been appointed to the 2024 Turing Chair. He is hosted at QuSoft and CWI.
More than spins
Researchers from UvA, QuSoft and CWI published a scientific article in Physical Review Letters, in spring 2024, on a new computational method to accurately describe what happens inside quantum devices.
Inaugural lecture Stacey Jeffery: 'Quantum algorithms are a (random) walk in the park'
On 17 May, Stacey Jeffery (CWI, QuSoft, UvA) holds her inaugural lecture as a professor by special appointment of Quantum Information at the University of Amsterdam on ‘Quantum algorithms are a (random) …
Stacey Jeffery appointed professor by special appointment at UvA
CWI's researcher Stacey Jeffery has been appointed professor by special appointment of Quantum Information at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Jeffery also stays affiliated with CWI as …
Strengths and weaknesses of quantum algorithms
CWI researchers have developed new quantum algorithms for a number of computational problems. They also discovered fundamental limits on the performance of future quantum computers: for many computational problems quantum computers will …
NGF Quantum Technology grant for CWI researcher
In January, NWO announced that 19 projects would receive funding within the National Growth Fund (NGF) ‘Quantum Technology’ programme. One of the awarded projects is led by Jonas Helsen from CWI.
World-renowned quantum researcher Harry Buhrman takes on new position in London's business community
As of 15 December 2023, quantum researcher Harry Buhrman (CWI, QuSoft and UvA) will start a new position as Chief Scientist Quantum Algorithms & Innovation at Quantinuum. "CWI is a wonderful place,” …
