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Fehlerkorrektur unter Schwellenwert gelungen: ML4Q Mitglieder im Gespräch mit Science Media Center Germany
Fehlerkorrektur unter Schwellenwert gelungen: ML4Q Mitglieder im Gespräch mit Science Media Center Germany ML4Q Mitglieder Markus Müller und Frank Wilhelm-Mauch sprechen mit Science Media Center Germany über die aktuelle Veröffentlichung von Google Quantum AI. Das...
New Artwork in the Exhibition 4m² – Art Meets Physics: “Labor Humor” by Sophia von Schaewen
New Artwork in the Exhibition 4m² – Art Meets Physics: “Labor Humor” by Sophia von Schaewen On December 13th, the latest piece in the rotating exhibition 4m² – Art Meets Physics was unveiled in the foyer of the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) at the University of...
Quantum information scientist Andreas Winter moves to Cologne after being awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship
Quantum information scientist Andreas Winter moves to Cologne after being awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Professor Dr. Andreas Winter of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain) has been honored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation with the...
From Academia to Industry: Frank Wilhelm-Mauch and Jan Goetz on MLQ&A’s 20th Episode
In this special 20th episode of ML4Q&A, Chris and Mira celebrate the journey of the podcast, from its beginnings in 2021 to becoming a platform for exploring quantum careers, research, and innovation. This milestone episode dives into the interplay between...
Unlocking the Potential of Transmon Qubits: New Research on Quasiparticle Effects
Unlocking the Potential of Transmon Qubits: New Research on Quasiparticle Effects A recent study from the Ando Lab at the University of Cologne and the Catelani group in Jülich sheds light on the magnetic field dependence of quasiparticle tunneling in aluminum...
Trebst Group Develops Robust Protocol for Surface Code Teleportation
Trebst Group Develops Robust Protocol for Surface Code Teleportation A new protocol for teleporting surface codes could pave the way for advancements in fault-tolerant quantum computing, bringing many-qubit teleportation closer to reality. The concept of...
Advancing Quantum Error Correction: New Threshold Estimation Method
Advancing Quantum Error Correction: New Threshold Estimation Method A joint study between M. Müller's and S. Diehl's groups appears today in Physical Review Research introducing a novel method for accurately estimating error thresholds in quantum error...
Quantum Error Correction: Insights from Quantum Cellular Automata
Quantum Error Correction: Insights from Quantum Cellular Automata A new study published in Physical Review Letters shows how quantum cellular automata can autonomously correct quantum errors, offering a novel approach for building scalable quantum computers....
Rydberg atoms and career journeys – ML4Q&A with Sebastian Hofferberth
In the podcast's so far longest episode, Mira and Chris speak to Sebastian Hofferberth about his journey through academia as he literally went from Heidelberg to Harvard, to Stuttgart, then Denmark and finally to Bonn where he became member of ML4Q. We talk...
Registration now open for the Quantum Alliance Community Networking Event 2024
Register now for the Quantum Alliance Community Networking Event 2024 Networking and scientific exchange are at the heart of the ML4Q community! The Community Networking Events with our partnes of the Quantum Alliance is a fantastic chance to meet quantum technology...
Ep7: “With Quantum Science” concludes O Q Quantico
Ep7: "With Quantum Science" concludes O Q Quantico "With Quantum Science" is the title of the final episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to confront...
Investigating Dimensionality Effects in Photon Gases
Investigating Dimensionality Effects in Photon Gases Researchers from the University of Bonn and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) explore the behavior of photon gases, revealing new insights into how dimensionality influences phase transitions....
ML4Q Students and Postdocs Summer Retreat 2024
ML4Q Students and Postdocs gather in Siegburg for the Retreat 2024 Over eighty PhD and master’s students, undergraduate interns, and postdocs gathered in the city of Siegburg for an active summer retreat hosted by ML4Q. This event spanned the last three days...
Schmitt and Weitz Groups Shape Super Photons for Secure Quantum Communication
Schmitt and Weitz Groups Shape Super Photons for Secure Quantum Communication A method developed at the University of Bonn could have potential applications for tap-proof communication. Thousands of light particles can merge into a type of “super photon”...
The Universe is a Big Casino explains the sixth episode of O Q Quântico
The universe is a big casino explains O Q Quantico in episode six "The Universe is a big Casino" is the title of the sixth episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing...
Beyond Thermalization: New Insights into Quantum System Dynamics
Beyond Thermalization: New Insights into Quantum System Dynamics ML4Q professor, David Luitz, contributes to a study on quantum system dynamics revealing unique correlations in chaotic quantum systems that are essential for understanding the nature of quantum...
Improving Quantum Error Correction Performance with Steane’s Scheme
Improving Quantum Error Correction Performance with Steane's Scheme Joint work between the Müller group and the trapped-ion quantum computing group at Innsbruck successfully implements a scheme by Steane that enhances the performance of quantum error...
Classical Chaos in Quantum Computers Reviewed
Classical Chaos in Quantum Computers Reviewed ML4Q members DiVincenzo, Trebst and Altland highlight in this review how classical chaotic behavior can influence quantum systems and offer new ways to understand and control this unpredictability. As quantum...
A deep dive into Quantum Error Correction with Markus Müller on ML4Q&A
In this episode, Mira and Chris talk with Markus Müller, a member of ML4Q and Professor at RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Markus, an expert in quantum error correction, explains its importance in building large-scale quantum computers. He...
Coherence sent greetings in the fifth episode of O Q Quântico
Coherence sent greetings in the fifth episode of O Q Quântico "Coherence sent greetings" is the title of the fifth episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to...
ML4Q and JuniorUni Köln Offer Students Their First Quantum Course
ML4Q and JuniorUni Köln offer students their first Quantum Course In July, the physics department in Cologne hosted two mini-courses aimed at middle and high school students, introducing them to the world of quantum physics. These courses, offered...
2025: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
2025: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology IYQ 2025 https://youtu.be/HOSOuxIYrNY?si=Va0Xory_VzpRQbv_ IYQ 2025 The United Nations General...
A breakthrough on the edge: New topological qubit developments published in Nature Physics
It is widely recognized that magnetization and superconductivity are typically mutually exclusive. However, the study by Uday and co-workers provides compelling evidence for the presence of superconducting correlation within the chiral edge mode of proximitized QAH...
Soapbox Science Rheinland back in Cologne
Soapbox Science Rheinland back in Cologne On June 29th, 2024, Soapbox Science Rheinland made a return to the streets of Cologne city center, after two years of being hosted in Bonn and Düsseldorf. Four soapboxes were set up, providing a platform for young...
Quantum technology represented for the first time in Nacht der Technik Cologne
Quantum technology represented for the first time in Nacht der Technik Cologne For the first time, Nacht der Technik Cologne showcased the wonders of quantum computing research among its diverse program. On the night of June 21st, the physics department at the...
Understanding quantum chaos over a glass of Campari – ML4Q&A with Silvia Pappalardi
In this episode Mira and Chris talk to Silvia Pappalardi, who joined ML4Q as a junior professor in April 2023. Silvia heads the Qhaos group (spelled with a Q) and introduces our listeners to the topic of quantum chaos which might be a bit intimidating for many...
The 4th episode of O Q Quantico: Is this real or is it just in my head?
The 4th episode of O Q Quantico: Is this real or is it just in my head? "Is this real or is it just in my head?" is the title of the fourth episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum...
Gláucia Murta Appointed Assistant Professor at TU Wien
Gláucia Murta Appointed Assistant Professor at TU Wien ML4Q is delighted to share the news that Dr. Gláucia Murta, a former senior postdoctoral researcher at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and a principal investigator (PI) within ML4Q, has been appointed...
Perturbations simplify the study of “super photons”
Perturbations simplify the study of “super photons” A study by the University of Bonn gives novel insight into properties which are often difficult to observe Thousands of particles of light can merge into a type of “super photon” under suitable conditions. Physicists...
2025: Internationales Jahr der Quantenwissenschaft und -technologie
2025: Internationales Jahr der Quantenwissenschaft und -technologie Quantum2025 https://youtu.be/EnpCeqBJ3Vc?si=SeDDoe6cRQRjWAhG Quantum2025 Die Generalversammlung der...