We are inviting all interested and curious about Quantum Information Technologies to the upcoming event, IQT Nordics: Quantum Technology in a Changing World, 4th all-Nordic annual meeting co-organized by the QH together with Simula and 3DHoldings.
Do not hesitate to sign up; the seats are assigned acording to a first come, first served policy.
We hosted Pedro Ribeiro (University of Lisbon) and Lucas Sá (University of Cambridge) in late January and early February. As always, their visit gave a strong boost to our research activities in quantum computing. Three of our PhD students (see photo) took part in near-daily discussions in the Quantum Hub lab, where we worked to connect current projects to new ideas and directions.
Alongside theoretical topics, we discussed practical plans for exploring Q50, a 50-qubit quantum computer at VTT Research Centre of Finland, to which we have access starting January 1.
Most importantly, the Donut Physics advanced substantially! We made a plan for experimental retrieval not only of the “pie vs donut” distribution, but also of different symmetry classes of quantum maps. We even ran experiments on Q50 — which turned out to be noisy, but extremely stable (see below).
We’ve just concluded the workshop “Entangled Visions: Exploring Quantum Visualizations in Culture, Dissemination, and the Arts,” which we consider the zenith of QH activity this year. As parts of the workshop, we had an exhibition and two (actually, 2.5, since one of the invited speakers, Krystyna Gnatenko, played violin and piano during her presentation) concerts.
Rather than writing a brief report, we’ll simply let our guests, invited speakers, and participants speak for themselves:
OsloMet’s two-qubit quantum computer, acquired in 2021 (the first quantum computer in Norway!), has found a new home at the Norsk Teknisk Museum (Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology).
It was moved there on 25 November and is now part of the museum’s exhibition on the history of computing in Norway.
A few days later, Sølve Selstø, Scientific Manager of QH, gave a popular-science lecture on quantum computing at the museum to an audience of nearly 90 people — a great kickoff for the computer’s retirement!
Quantum Hub just wrapped a three-day study trip to the Netherlands’ quantum hotspots for ACIT students, PhD candidates, and faculty colleagues.
We kicked off in Amsterdam at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a welcome and an overview of the Dutch quantum ecosystem, followed by a tour of local quantum-education programs and an afternoon Qiskit workshop for hands-on practice. The day concluded with a roundtable discussion (which was actually rectangular) on how to teach future industry experts quantum technologies.
On day two we explored ethics in quantum computing with SURF before hopping a train to Eindhoven. There, at the Qubit Building of Eindhoven University of Technology, we heard about developments in the Dutch quantum-technology ecosystem and visited the Quantum Communication Lab.
After a five-minute walk, we entered the neighboring Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where we visited two QT-related labs and played in the “Quantum Game Room,” with help from the EduQuation student team.
The final morning took us to LAB42 at Science Park, where we met colleagues from Quix Quantum, QuSoft, and the Quantum Application Lab. Their presentations spanned quantum photonics, algorithm design, and industry applications.
Huge thanks to our Dutch hosts—and especially to Yves Rezus, an external QH member, who took the lead in organizing the visit!
On Friday, September 19, school kids gathered at Deichman Holmlia where OsloMet’s Quantum Hub organized a research square — for the third year in a row.
Our Master’s and doctoral students invited their younger colleagues into the world of quantum physics. With simple examples intended to spark curiosity, they explained quantum physics using something as everyday as coins (funny but there are also quantum bills… perhaps they should be used next time at Homlia). High-school kids were also introduced to concepts such as “entanglement” and “quantum encryption”, and how this can be used to send messages even more securely than today.
On October 5, OsloMet’s Quantum Hub welcomed a delegation from the Universidad Central del Valle del Cauca (UCEVA, Columbia), that included Juan Carlos Urriago Fontal (Rector), and Diana Katherine González (Director of Internationalization), together with José David Patón-Romero from the Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet).
OsloMet leadership, including Rector Christen Krogh, TKD Dean Laurence Habib, and Head of the Computer Science Department André Brodtkorb, attended the meeting. Our rector provided an overview of OsloMet’s activities, while we presented the Quantum Hub’s initiatives and achievements. It was a pleasure to see the genuine interest expressed by Dr. Fontal and Ms. González, and we look forward to collaboration!
On July 14, Solve Selsto, the scientific manager of the Quantum Hub, was interviewed on NRK’s Morning News. He emphasized that all of Norwegian society—not just businesses and government agencies—stands to benefit from advances in quantum information technologies.
See the interview here (starts 01:41:10).
Quantum Hub, SimulaLab, and Sigma2 co-organized the second strategic forum on Norway’s national strategy for quantum information technologies (QIT). Hosted by Simula Research Laboratory on May 12–13, the event brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of quantum technologies in Norway
Two Quantum Hub members, André Brodtkorb and Yves Rezus, have participated in the panel discussion.
Read more about the event here
Last week, we were visited by Anna Kramar from Tekna (short for Teknisk-naturvitenskapelig forening, English: Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals) that is a professional association with more than 110 000 scientists, technologists, and other graduate technical and scientific professionals in Norway.
It was inspiring to learn that Tekna also recognizes the need to enhance ‘quantum literacy’ and emphasize the significance of the upcoming Quantum Information Technology era.
We are excited to announce that we have agreed to organize a joint event at OsloMet in May, with the goal of highlighting the urgent need for Norway to advance in quantum technologies and join other countries that have already recognized their strategic importance.
The preparations are already underway!
