Welcome to the

Institute for Quantum Science and Technology

The Institute for Quantum Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary group of researchers from the areas of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The goals of Calgary's Institute for Quantum Science and Technology are to conduct leading research in key theoretical and experimental topics of quantum science and technology, to provide excellent education and training in quantum science and technology and cognate areas, and to foster linkage between the Institute and other quantum science and technology institutes and with industrial partners.

Vision:

To be a world leader in research and education in pure and applied quantum science and technology.

Mission Statement:

To advance quantum science and technology through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach.

VISUAL INFORMATION FOR THE QUANTUM AGE
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Headlines

Congratulations! to Rei Safavi-Naini for her Association of Cryptologic Research fellowship

In the Media:

UCalgary News, 27 September 2023
Does antimatter fall up or down? UCalgary physicists observe 1st gravitational free-fall of antimatter: Tim Friesen and Rob Thompson
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IIT Madras Shaastri Magazine, 01 September 2023
The quantum edge of technology: Barry C. Sanders
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Upcoming

IQST Seminar - Paul J. Godin [University of Waterloo], Wednesday 11th October, 2023 at 3:00-4:00pm in ICT 516
"Space quantum key distribution"

IQST Seminar - Sergei Studenikin [National Research Council of Canada], Thursday 12th October, 2023 at 3:00-4:00pm in ES 136
"Breakthrough in enhancement of holes characteristics in strained germanium on silicon leading to new opportunities in practical quantum computing and classical cold electronics"

IQST Seminar - Billy Braasch [National Institute of Standards and Technology], Wednesday 25th October, 2023 at 3:00-4:00pm in TBA
"What happens to entropy production when conserved quantities fail to commute with each other"

Current Visitors

Name	Duration	Office	Home Institution
Qiping Su	9 Feb 2023 - 8 Feb 2024	SB 117	Hangzhou Normal University

Expected Visitors

Name	Duration	Office	Home Institution
Paul J. Godin	10 - 12 Oct 2023	TBA	University of Waterloo
Sergei Studenikin	12 Oct 2023	TBA	National Research Council of Canada
Billy Braasch	24 - 26 Oct 2023	TBA	National Institute of Standards and Techonolgy
Jun Ye	15 - 16 Nov 2023	SB 307	National Institute of Standards and Technology & University of Colorado, Boulder

All Visitors

Contact Information:

Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4

Phone: (403) 220-4403
Fax: (403) 210-8876
Email:
Courier delivery: Science B 307 (Science B 605 alternate)