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Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
@QuantumIQC
Institute for Quantum Computing — fostering cutting-edge research in #quantum information science.
Waterloo, ON
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Jul 10, 2023
    We are excited to welcome Dr. Graeme Smith to IQC this month! @quantum_graeme joins IQC & @WaterlooMath as a new faculty member, where he will continue his research on quantum Shannon theory. Learn more about Graeme's background & research interests: bit.ly/3D5kpfY
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Jan 13, 2023
    "The future of quantum technology starts right here in Canada" - the honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. The federal govt is pledging $360M to create a national quantum strategy to support Canadian scientists and researchers.
    The honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Apr 14, 2023
    Happy World Quantum Day! Why April 14th? Planck’s constant is 4.14 x 10^-15 (or 0.00000000000000414) electron-Volts-per-second (eV/s) - this connects the energy of a photon & its colour. Find out how we're celebrating #WorldQuantumDay: bit.ly/IQC-Celebrates… @WorldQuantumDay
    World Quantum Day - April 14
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Jan 13, 2023
    Dr. Raymond Laflamme, founding director of IQC, has been named a Chair of the National Quantum Strategy’s (NQS) Quantum Advisory Council. The NQS aims to maintain Canada's position as a front-runner in quantum science & technology research and innovation. bit.ly/3Wc2D1E
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Jul 4, 2022
    Chris Ferrie, Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney and the Centre for Quantum Software and Information will dispel the mystery around quantum during his public talk titled ‘Quantum Bullsh*t.’ Join us Friday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. ET. bit.ly/3y97bvM
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Oct 2, 2018
    “The world works best if we all do what we are good at,” ~ Donna Strickland, recipient of the 2018 #NobelPrize in Physics @UWaterloo press conference.
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Feb 14, 2022
    Welcome IQC’s new executive director, Norbert Lütkenhaus. Norbert has been with IQC since 2006 and is excited to take on the role of the executive director for a five-year term. Join us in welcoming and congratulating Norbert on his new role. bit.ly/3rL7efu
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Apr 12, 2022
    Congratulations to Pablo Palacios-Avila, our latest winner of the David Johnston Award for Scientific Outreach! Outreach is a crucial part of our mission to bring #quantum to the world and we couldn't do it without the support of our incredible members. bit.ly/364Dy4S
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Jul 21, 2023
    This week, in honour of his 60th birthday, Dr. Raymond Laflamme, founding Director of IQC, held a conference that brought together past and present members of his research group. What a pleasure to see everyone reconnect and discuss all things #quantum, from science to startups!
    Dr. Raymond Laflamme and his conference attendees pose for a group photo outside of the Quantum-Nano Centre.
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Dec 28, 2017
    Happy birthday John von Neumann (1903-1957), pioneer of many fields, including quantum mechanics. #quantumchangers
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    Apr 26, 2018
    The mathematics of #quantum information is the focus of new book: ow.ly/OEMt30jH9Aq
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Dec 1, 2023
    "Quantum sensors and quantum cryptography will be commercialized before the powerful computers." Dr. Raymond Laflamme shares his thoughts about the commercialization of quantum technologies with the Waterloo Region Record.
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    As quantum technology nears commercialization, expert panel advises Ottawa to help shape a market
    From therecord.com
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Mar 22, 2017
    Great day for #quantum #science in Canada! #Budget2017 proposes $10m for world leading quantum research @UWaterloo. @ScienceMin @MinofSBT
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    Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
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    Mar 9, 2020
    Three IQC researchers were among the team that developed the software platform, which will allow for the rapid prototyping, training, inference, and testing of hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models to learn representations of classical or #quantum data.
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    Mar 9, 2020
    Five #UWaterloo students have teamed up with @Google to develop @TensorFlow, software to accelerate machine learning using #quantum science. bit.ly/2VWpCCt @GoogleAI
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