Photon counting represents the ultimate level of sensitivity in optical measurements. The feasibility of individual photon detection has opened a broad spectrum of new applications in both research and industry now. The fast emerging types of solid state photon detectors are providing simple, cheap and rugged tools to register and time tag photons. Superconducting photon...
Friday April 11, 2025 Quantum computation, a paradigm shift in computer science, holds the potential to affect research in economics and finance profoundly. Quantum algorithms, such as quantum annealing and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm, can significantly speed up optimization and asset allocation by exploring vast solution spaces more efficiently. Quantum Monte Carlo methods enhance...
Discover the language of the universe Why April 14? The World Quantum Day is celebrated on April 14, a reference to 4.14, the rounded first digits of Planck’s constant: 4.1356677×10−15 eV⋅s = 0.000 000 000 000 004 1356677 electron volt second, a product of energy and time that is the fundamental constant governing quantum physics. Why...
Quantum hardware is living an exceptionally exciting phase and ongoing theoretical advancements are bringing practical applications of this hardware closer to realization. QCTiP aims to bring together academic community and industry representatives to foster discussions on how to unlock the full potential of quantum computers. After the successful past editions in the United Kingdom, the...
