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  • Heard about quantum technology? Now it’s time to understand it!

    Heard about quantum technology? Now it’s time to understand it!

    Quantum technology is among the biggest talking points on the web. And yet, the general feeling is that only experts can understand it. The Sparks! Forum at CERN aims to prove this wrong Like several other types of information technology developed in the recent past, quantum technology looks like a “strange new thing” with the

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  • Bringing quantum computing to society

    Bringing quantum computing to society

    A new, three-year CERN-based programme will make quantum computing resources and technical expertise available to projects designed to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The new programme is called the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). Hosted by CERN, the OQI has been designed by the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) in collaboration with some

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  • Preparing for a quantum leap: researchers chart future for use of quantum computing in particle physics

    Preparing for a quantum leap: researchers chart future for use of quantum computing in particle physics

    Experts from CERN, DESY, IBM Quantum and others publish white paper identifying activities in particle physics that could benefit from the application of quantum-computing technologies Today, researchers have published an important white paper identifying activities in particle physics where burgeoning quantum-computing technologies could be applied. The paper, authored by experts from CERN, DESY, IBM Quantum

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  • CERN to host international Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning conference

    CERN to host international Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning conference

    The 7th edition of the annual international Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning (QTML) conference will take place from 19 to 24 November 2023 at CERN. The goal of the conference is to gather leading academic researchers and industry players to interact through a series of scientific talks focused on the interplay between machine learning and

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  • IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing

    IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing

    This press release was issued by IBM and originally published at: https://cern.ch/wax99 – New research published in Nature shows evidence of quantum utility – Backed by this evidence, IBM to upgrade its full fleet of IBM Quantum systems to large-scale quantum processors over 100+ qubits – Top research institutions and industry leaders including Boeing, Bosch,

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  • Let’s quantum

    Let’s quantum

    A first-of-its-kind workshop at CERN saw high-school students coming to the Laboratory to discover the fascinating field of quantum science and technology On 6 May, CERN hosted its first-ever workshop for high-school students on all things quantum. The event was organised jointly by CERN’s Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI) and Finland’s QPlayLearn team in the context

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  • High-Frequency Gravitational Wave Detection via Optical Frequency Modulation

    High-Frequency Gravitational Wave Detection via Optical Frequency Modulation

    High-frequency gravitational waves can be detected by observing the frequency modulation they impart on photons. In this paper, authors discuss fundamental limitations to this method related to the fact that it is impossible to construct a perfectly rigid detector. Several novel methods are proposed, to search for O(MHz-GHz) gravitational waves based on the frequency modulation

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  • CERN marks the second World Quantum Day

    CERN marks the second World Quantum Day

    CERN joins in the celebrations on 14 April involving scientists from more than 65 countries Today, on 14 April, we celebrate World Quantum Day — an international initiative launched by scientists from more than 65 countries to promote public understanding of quantum science and technology worldwide. The date – “4.14” — marks the rounded first

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  • CERN QTI launches its new series of online lectures to explore quantum science

    CERN QTI launches its new series of online lectures to explore quantum science

    As a follow-up to the first International Conference on Quantum Technologies for High-Energy Physics(QT4HEP22), the CERN Quantum Technology Initiative has organised a new lecture series in the framework of its education and training programme. Starting on 1 March 2023, the curated talks will cover various aspects of four key research areas: quantum theory and simulation;

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  • Highlights from the IT Innovation section in 2022

    Highlights from the IT Innovation section in 2022

    2022 saw the implementation of a new strategy and new structure for the CERN IT department. Under these, a new “Innovation” section has been created, bringing together CERN openlab, CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (CERN QTI) and several IT-focused EU projects and scouting activities, including collaborations with other research organisations. This recognises the vital need to

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