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Welcome to the

Institute for Quantum Science and Technology

at the University of Calgary

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
    ( Original )

  • IIT Madras Shaastri Magazine, 01 September 2023
    The quantum edge of technology: Barry C. Sanders
    ( Original )

  • 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 2024SB 117 Hangzhou Normal University

    Expected Visitors

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



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    Last updated August 26, 2021