Events – VCQ

Registration is open: Join the Quantum Career Day on April 11th

nadine — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:22:47 +0000

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The Quantum Career Day, which we organize in collaboration with Photonics Austria, aims to connect Master and PhD students and other researchers with alumni and industry experts. Companies are invited to showcase their work, alumni share their career journeys, and all participants engage in networking sessions. This event will make students aware of career opportunities in quantum technology and related fields, while offering the opportunity to build valuable connections for future employment.

PhD Call is NOW OPEN

nadine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:39:29 +0000

We are looking for excited and excellent candidates for the following research groups in VCQ and quantA:

Hartmut Abele (TU Wien) – Neutron and Quantum Physics

Časlav Brukner (University of Vienna, ÖAW) Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory

Johannes Fink (ISTA) – Quantum Integrated Devices

Yuji Hasegawa (TU Wien) – Neutron and Quantum Physics

Philipp Haslinger (TU Wien) – Atom Interferometry

Julian Leonard (TU Wien) – Experimental Quantum Information

Jörg Schmiedmayer (TU Wien) – Quantum Many Body physics and Atom Chips

Maksym Serbyn (ISTA) – Condensed Matter Theory and Qauntum Dynamics

Sarah Bayer-Skoff (TU Wien) – Solid-state quantum optics and nanophotonics

Philipp Walther (University of Vienna) – Quantum Information Sciences and Quantum Computation

Anton Zeilinger (University of Vienna, ÖAW) – Quantum Information and Foundations of Physics

Francesca Ferlaino (University of Innsbruck, ÖAW) – http://www.erbium.at/FF/

Andreas Schell (JKU Linz) – https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-semiconductor-and-solid-state-physics/research-divisions/semiconductor-physics-division/team/schell/

Philipp Schindler (University of Innsbruck) – AG Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy

To apply for either of those groups please fill out this application form . Here you also have the chance to choose up to 3 research groups.

Also find two supvervisors to submit recommendation letters here

Quantum Technology Day 2024

helene — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:28:44 +0000

Quantum Technology Day 2024: Shaping the future of quantum innovation in Austria

Vienna, October 2024 – The Quantum Technology Day (QTech Day), held on October 11th, brought together a diverse crowd of quantum researchers, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to support Austria’s growing quantum technology ecosystem.

Austria is renowned for its excellence in quantum research, yet the translation of these scientific breakthroughs into real-world applications lags behind compared to other countries. Addressing this challenge was central to QTech Day, which marked the launch of a new initiative by the University of Vienna, the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), and the national cluster of excellence quantA, which aims to drive the commercialization of quantum research in Austria.

Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs in quantum: the quantum innovation lab

The first part of the event focused on inspiring and supporting the next generation of quantum tech entrepreneurs. In the week leading up to the event, 15 young researchers from six Austrian research institutions participated in the quantum innovation lab—a pilot educational program providing them with the tools to bring their research to market. Coordinated by research institutions and incubators across Austria (AIT, INiTS, ISTA, JKU, ÖAW, TU Wien, UIBK, univie, VCQ, and xista), the program offered a short yet intensive workshop where participants gained valuable skills in deep tech innovation and entrepreneurship through presentations, group-work and mentoring. Teresa Hönigl-Decrinis, one of the participants from Innsbruck, said: ‘’I joined the quantum innovation lab because I feel like there’s a lot of good ideas floating around in the academic world that could have real applications. During my education I was lacking a business foundation so this program was the perfect fit for me to learn about that.’’

During QTech Day, the quantum innovation lab participants pitched their ideas—ranging from quantum computing and cryptography applications to healthcare technologies and sensing solutions—to a prestigious international jury of quantum tech founders. After careful deliberation, the jury awarded a €1000 prize to the winning team LumoBreath, whose laser-based sensor technology promises compact and accessible health monitoring.

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The winning team LumoBreath from left to right: Rolf Szedlak, Mauro David and Philipp Rachle. Copyright: Alexander Bachmayer

Quantum entrepreneurs share their journeys: a look beyond research

In the second part of the event an insightful discussion featuring established entrepreneurs in the quantum spin-off world took place. The panel included founders from international quantum spin-offs and investment funds planqc and i5invest, Tulon Photonics, Quantum Diamonds GmbH, Quantum Industries GmbH, QUBO Technology GmbH, and QphoX. The panelists talked about their journeys from academic research to building successful startups, sharing stories on perseverance, and navigating the unique challenges encountered in deep tech innovation, while highlighting the importance of a strong quantum ecosystem in realizing such a venture. Discussions continued into the evening as attendees explored potential collaborations, exchanged ideas, and debated how Austria can leverage its scientific expertise to create a thriving ecosystem for quantum startups.

Panel discussion of quantum spin-off founders: (from left to right) Alexander Schwartz (moderation, xista science ventures), Kevin Berghoff (Quantum Diamonds GmbH), Felix Tiefenbacher (Quantum Industries GmbH), Stefan Fürnsinn (QUBO Technology GmbH), Aisling Johnson (Tulon Photonics), Markus Wagner (i5invest and planqc), Simon Gröblacher (QphoX). Copyright: Alexander Bachmayer

A vision for Austria’s quantum tech future

QTech Day marked an important milestone for Austria’s future in the context of quantum technologies, highlighting not only the depth of talent within the country but also the strong commitment to translating that talent into tangible innovations. VCQ speaker Professor Borivoje Dakić emphasized, “We have a duty to transfer our knowledge and give it back to society; we must remember that this is part of our mission.”

As such, the event served also as a call to action for Austria to establish itself as a global quantum tech hub. From the pitches of aspiring entrepreneurs to the experiences of established founders, the event underscored the urgent need for a cultural shift towards investing in support structures, education and partnerships, to facilitate the commercialization of quantum research in Austria.

As quantum technologies edge closer to practical applications, they have the potential to revolutionize sectors such as computing, communication, and sensing and Austria is positioning itself to take a leading role in the global quantum technology landscape.

A diverse audience of about 80 researchers, industry leaders, investors and policymakers attended the QTech Day, to learn about the future of quantum technologies and innovation in Austria. Copyright: Alexander Bachmayer

The Sound of Entanglement: Anton Bruckner meets Quantum physics

nadine — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:10:19 +0000

Premiere in English: Wed 4 Sept. 2024, 10 pm New Cathedral Linz
Second event in German: Fri 6 Sept. 2024, 4 pm New Cathedral Linz

A project of OÖ KulturEXPO Anton Bruckner 2024 in cooperation with Ars Electronica and with the support of LIT-JKU, Uni Innsbruck, TU Wien, VCQ, SFB-beyondC and the city of Vienna culture.

Anton Bruckner‘s work has written music history and is renowned far beyond the country‘s borders. Austria is also internationally known for its contributions to quantum physics – not least thanks to the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics. In BruQner these two worlds meet: using a musical interpretation of a so-called “Bell Test”, striking passages from Bruckner‘s Perger Präludium are made audible in a new way.
A sensual symbiosis of music, visuals and modern research is created.

BruQner is one of the first attempts in the world to work musically with genuine quantum mechanics. Entangled photon pairs from lasers will take on the role of a conductor and show the disruptive findings of the second quantum revolution in a performance for the first time. BruQner is completely committed to the festival motto “Tradition, Innovation and Avant-Garde” – marvel with us and hear the future potential in Bruckner‘s music!

You can watch a promotion video here:

A project by:
Clemens Wenger (composer, musical direction)
Enar de Dios Rodríguez (artist, visual design)
Martin Ringbauer (Uni Innsbruck)
Johannes Kofler (JKU Linz)
Richard Küng (JKU Linz)
Alexander Ploier (JKU Linz)
Benjamin Orthner (TU Wien)
Philipp Haslinger (TU Wien, project management)

Summer School 2024

robin_seiler — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:08:11 +0000

We are glad to present the

VCQ & TURIS Summer School 2024

VIENNA, 02.09. – 06.09.2024

Hörsaalzentrum, Altes AKH

more information

Confirmed speakers:

Sougato Bose

Testing Gravity with Entanglement

Clare Burrage

Beyond the Standard Model

Gia Dvali

How to Test for Quantum Gravity

The clash of General Relativity and Quantum Information

Nick Hugget

Philosophy and Quantum Gravity

Eduardo Martin-Martinez

Concepts of General Relativity

Tracy Northup

Experimental Quantum Information

Christopher Overstreet

Testing Gravity with Atoms

Anna Sanpera

Concepts of Quantum Information

Hendrik Ulbricht

Testing Gravity with Optomechanics

World Quantum Day 2024

robin_seiler — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:27:27 +0000

“Wir können Quanten verstehen, aber nicht begreifen”

(Markus Arndt, Universität Wien)

Why April 14th?

The World Quantum Day is celebrated on April 14, a reference to 4.14, the rounded first digits of Planck’s constant: 4.135667696×10−15 eV.s = 0,000 000 000 000 004 135667696 electronvolt second, a product of energy and time that is the fundamental constant governing quantum physics. Why is Planck’s constant so important? Did you know it is used to define the kilogram? And, otherwise, how does it affect our lives? These are some of the questions, among many others, that will be addressed by the World Quantum Day activities.

Join us for a celebration of Quantum Science and Technology in Austria, featured by our groups from the VCQ and quant A

https://vcq.quantum.at/world-quantum-day-2024/

Monday, 9 October 2023, Quantum Tech Session

robin_seiler — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:05:06 +0000

The Quantum Tech Session will be organized by the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) on October 9th (14:00-17:00).

The primary purpose of this event is to provide valuable insights to researchers, particularly Ph.D. students and postdocs, regarding opportunities related to quantum technology transfer, initiating start-ups, and pursuing careers in the industry. We will feature presentations by successful quantum start-ups that originated from our academic environment. Of particular interest is the presentation of Quantum Innovation Lab, a joint initiative by the Cluster of Excellence QuantA, VCQ, and the University of Vienna. This initiative aims to support researchers with training programs and resources to develop new spin-offs.

Please register until 5 October 2023: anna.maszl-kantner@univie.ac.at

AGENDA

Presentation of Quantum Innovation Lab (https://entrepreneurship.univie.ac.at/innovation-labs/) by Marco Masia, FSNF, University of Vienna

Presentations by:

Valentin Stauber, Quantum Algorithm Developer, ParityCQ (https://parityqc.com/)

Martin Bohmann, Business Developer, QTlabs (https://www.qtlabs.at/)

Fritz Diorico, CEO Tulon Photonics (www.tulonphotonics.com)

VCQ Summer School 28.08-01.09.2023

robin_seiler — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:35:09 +0000

28 August – 1 September
Hörsaal 17, TU Wien

More information & registration: https://vcq.quantum.at/summer-school-2023/

Confirmed Lecturers

Cold Atoms & Thermalisation

Sid Parameswaran, University of Oxford
Silvia Pappalardi, University of Cologne

Optomechanics

Mauro Paternostro, Queen’s University Belfast
Philipp Treutlein, University of Basel

Trapped Ions & Quantum Computation

Martin Ringbauer, University of Innsbruck
Claire Edmunds, University of Innsbruck

First Helmut Rauch Lecture by Mark Kasevich on 4 May 2023

robin_seiler — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:27:43 +0000

Mark Kasevich on Observation of a gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect and its implications for quantum superpositions of Newtonian gravitational fields.

TU The Sky (TU Wien) Getreidemarkt 9, 1060 Vienna on 4 May 2023 at 4 PM

In memory of quantum optics pioneer Helmut Rauch, Mark Kasevich of Stanford University will deliver the first Helmut Rauch Lecture. In his talk, he will discuss the implications of a gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect on quantum superpositions of Newtonian gravitational fields.

Helmut Rauch Lecture is dedicated to the memory of Helmut Rauch, his pioneering achievements, and his lasting impact on quantum physics in Austria. The event is a joint initiative between TU Wien and the Austrian Academy of Sciences and is supported by The Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ).

“Observation of a gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect and its implications for quantum superpositions of Newtonian gravitational fields“

The gravitational interaction of a tungsten source mass with atomic wavepackets has been observed in an atom deBroglie wave interferometer, in a regime where the separation distance between the interfering wavepackets is comparable to their distance to the source mass. We will discuss this experiment in the context of Aharonov-Bohm effects. We will describe the relevance of these results to the observation of quantum superpositions of Newtonian gravitational fields.

For further information about the event and the registration, please click here.

VCQ COLLOQUIUM: SUMMER SEMESTER 2023

robin_seiler — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:46:00 +0000

We are glad to announce that the VCQ Colloquium of Summer Semester 2023 starts on

13^th of March with a talk by

Prof. Chris Fewster (University of York) on the topic of “Measurement in quantum field theory: what’s the problem, and what’s the cure?”

All summer semester talks start at 6pm and take place at Freihaus Hörsaal 3 at TU Wien (Wiedner Hauptstraße 8, 1040 Vienna, 2. OG). After every talk you have an opportunity to network and spend time with your colleagues on the roof-top terrace (drinks & snacks will be served).

More information on the VCQ Colloquium Summer Semester 2023: https://vcq.quantum.at/colloquium-ss-23/

Schedule

Date	Speaker	Affiliation
13.03.2023	Chris Fewster	University of York
24.03.2023	Marianna Safronova	University of Delaware
08.05.2023	Claus Ropers	Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
22.05.2023	Darrick Chang	ICFO
19.06.2023	Cindy Regal	University of Colorado Boulder
26.06.2023	Birgitta Whaley	UC Berkeley

Please note, the schedule is subject to change.

The lecture series is organized by the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ).