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SUMMARY:Quantum Sensors for Vacuum Metrology
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Sensors for Vacuum Metrology\nMAY 10 – 12\, 2023 \nQuantum BC and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute are pleased to invite you to attend this workshop: \n\nVacuum metrology for the high\, ultra\, and extreme high vacuum regimes is presently undergoing a revolution driven by new techniques that recast the Pascal in terms of observable quantum phenomena and fundamental constants of nature. This workshop is meant to bring together key members of this nascent field to discuss the latest research\, achievements\, and technical developments.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-sensors-for-vacuum-metrology/
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SUMMARY:QBC Seminar Series - Prashant Nair
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Quantum BC Seminar Series is a monthly talk given by faculty in BC on various topics related to quantum computing. The talks happen on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm. \nPlease join us for our third seminar with Dr. Prashant Nair on Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023 at 2pm. \nJoin on Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69443327772?pwd=TGhhTXFIQ3ZiUmNrN0pUa3FObTNydz09 \nMeeting ID: 694 4332 7772 \nPasscode: 996727 \nTitle: Towards Efficient and Effective Optimization of Variational Quantum Algorithms through Parameter Transfer\n \nAbstract:\nOptimizing parameters for variational quantum algorithms in the presence of noise is challenging due to the susceptibility of the algorithm to noise. In our approach\, we address this challenge by utilizing the parameter transfer technique\, which involves first identifying optimal parameters for a smaller instance of the problem and then transferring those parameters to the larger instance. By doing so\, we can reduce the impact of noise on the optimization process and improve the accuracy of the optimizer. Our experimental results demonstrate that our technique effectively reduces the circuit size by 28% in terms of qubit counts and 38% in terms of circuit depth\, leading to optimal points that are closer to the globally optimal points than the baseline. This approach has potential applications in quantum computing and can enable more accurate solutions for larger instances of problems.\n \n\nBiography:  \nPrashant Nair is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His primary interests are Computer Architecture\, Quantum Systems\, AI/ML Systems\, Memory Systems\, Reliability\, and Security. He leads the “Systems and Architectures (STAR) Lab.” Dr. Nair has 25 publications in top-tier venues such as ISCA\, MICRO\, HPCA\, ASPLOS\, DSN\, and VLDB. He has received several awards\, including the best paper at HPCA 2023\, two IEEE MICRO Top-Picks honourable mentions\, and the ECE Graduate Research Assistant Excellence Award for his Ph.D. at Georgia Tech. Before joining UBC\, he investigated practical data compression for IBM systems at T. J. Watson Research Center in New York. Dr. Nair’s works have had a commercial impact. Specifically\, his work on integrating On-Die Error Correcting Code and Host Error Correcting Code (published in ISCA-2016) has been successfully integrated into the HBM3 Memory Protocol by JEDEC consortium. Furthermore\, top industry players employ ideas similar to his work (CAL-2014) on probabilistic Row Hammer mitigation in DRAM-based memory systems. \n 
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/qbc-seminar-series-prashant-nair/
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SUMMARY:Quantum BC Research Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Quantum BC Research Day 2023 is an opportunity for the Quantum BC community to gather and discuss the latest research in quantum science and technologies. Students\, postdocs\, and faculty are invited to share their current research and/or future research goals. Quantum BC Research Day 2023 provides a venue for networking to strengthen the connectivity of the Quantum BC community. The program includes a poster session and keynote talks by Quantum BC faculty and industry experts. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today whether you are giving a talk\, presenting a poster or attending as a guest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBob Wright Center Room A104\, University of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Road Victoria\, BC V8P 5C2
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-bc-research-day-2023/
LOCATION:University of Victoria\, 3800 Finnerty Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:QBC Seminar Series - Thomas E. Baker
DESCRIPTION:The Quantum BC Seminar Series is a monthly talk given by faculty in BC on various topics related to quantum computing. The talks happen on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm. \n  \nPlease join us for our second seminar with Dr. Thomas Baker on Tuesday\, April 11\, 2023 at 2pm. \nJoin on Zoom: \nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/69443327772?pwd=TGhhTXFIQ3ZiUmNrN0pUa3FObTNydz09 \nMeeting ID: 694 4332 7772 \nPasscode: 996727 \nTitle: Quantum algorithms now and in the future \nAuthor: Thomas E. Baker\, Canada Research Chair in Quantum Computing for Modelling of Molecules and Materials \nAffiliation: Department of Physics & Astronomy; Department of Chemistry; Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology\, University of Victoria\, British Columbia V8P 5C2\, Canada \nAbstract: \nComputing has revolutionized the landscape of what is possible in terms of modern technology over the past century. Continuing to improve technologies over the next century offers to improve our technological capabilities as much or more so as has already been done. This would affect everything from medicine to farming yields to battery storage. How a computer is built and what algorithms are best run on it are crucial questions  for ensuring that the best and most accurate results are obtained. This talk will focus primarily on how algorithms can be made in two contexts: one for the quantum computer and the other for classical computers. Algorithms to access the most efficient information to describe the many-electron solutions from the quantum computer will be discussed. Additionally\, tensor network algorithms that rely on entanglement renormalization\, an efficient strategy for physically relevant systems\, will be discussed and introduced here. With the best algorithms\, it will be possible to push technological advances forward and achieve noticeable improvements in everyday life. \nThis research was undertaken\, in part\, thanks to funding from the Canada Research Chairs Program. T.E.B. is grateful for support from the University of Victoria’s start-up grant from the Faculty of Science. \n 
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/qbc-seminar-series-thomas-baker/
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SUMMARY:QBC Seminar Series - Stephanie Simmons
DESCRIPTION:The Quantum BC Seminar Series is a monthly talk given by faculty in BC on various topics related to quantum computing. The talks happen on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm. \nPlease join us for our first seminar with Dr. Stephanie Simmons on Tuesday\, March 14\, 2023 at 2pm. Dr. Simmons will speak about Silicon Colour Centres. \nSilicon Colour Centres:  \nThe future global quantum internet will require high-performance matter-photon interfaces. The highly demanding technological requirements indicate that the matter-photon interfaces currently under study all have potentially unworkable drawbacks\, and there is a global race underway to identify the best possible new alternative. For overwhelming commercial and quantum reasons\, silicon is the best possible host for such an interface. Silicon is not only the most developed integrated photonics and electronics platform by far\, isotopically purified silicon-28 has also set records for quantum lifetimes at both cryogenic and room temperatures [1]. Despite this\, the vast majority of research into photon-spin interfaces has notably focused on visible-wavelength colour centres in other materials. \nIn this talk I will introduce a variety of silicon colour centres and discuss their properties in isotopically purified silicon-28. Some of these centres have zero-phonon optical transitions in the telecommunications bands [2]\, some have long-lived spins in their ground states [3]\, and some\, including the newly rediscovered T centre\, have both [4] and can be integrated into silicon photonics chips at scale [5]. \n[1] K. Saeedi\, S. Simmons\, J.Z. Salvail\, et al. Science 342:830 (2013). \n[2] C. Chartrand\, L. Bergeron\, K.J. Morse\, et al. Phys. Rev. B 98:195201 (2018). \n[3] K. Morse\, R. Abraham\, A. DeAbreu\, et al. Science Advances 3:e1700930 (2017). \n[4] L. Bergeron\, C. Chartrand\, A.T.K. Kurkjian\, et al. PRXQuantum 1:020301 (2020). \n[5] D. Higginbottom\, A.T.K. Kurkjian\, C. Chartrand et al. Nature 607:266 (2022). \n\nBiography: \nDr Stephanie Simmons is an Associate Professor\, Canada Research Chair\, CIFAR Quantum Information Science Fellow\, Co-chair of the National Quantum Strategy Advisory Council\, based out of the Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University (SFU)\, and is the Founder and Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic Inc. Her work on silicon quantum technologies was awarded a Physics World Top Ten Breakthrough of the Year of 2013 and again in 2015\, and she is one of only 5 individuals to have ever won this award twice. She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2020\, and her work has been covered by the New York Times\, CBC\, BBC\, Scientific American\, the New Scientist\, and many others. \n\nTuesday\, March 14 at 2pm: \nJoin in Person (Dr. Simmons will be joining virtually and the talk will be broadcast with refreshments): \nSFU Burnaby\, WAC Bennett Library Room 7200 \n  \nJoin on Zoom: \nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/69443327772?pwd=TGhhTXFIQ3ZiUmNrN0pUa3FObTNydz09 \nMeeting ID: 694 4332 7772 \nPasscode: 996727
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/qbc-seminar-series-stephanie-simmons/
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SUMMARY:Quantum Photonics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The NSERC CREATE Quantum BC program and CMC Microsystems bring to you a workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of quantum silicon photonic circuits used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the workshop taking place in person at The University of British Columbia from February 20 to 24\, 2023.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-photonics-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T143000
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CREATED:20221206T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T000823Z
UID:6372-1674460800-1675953000@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Quantum Chemistry Workshop with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join a 6-day virtual workshop from the end of January to the beginning of February 2023. This year\, the workshop will focus on quantum chemistry on IBM’s gate-based quantum computers\, incorporating problem-based learning\, teamwork\, and best practices in quantum software development. By the end of the workshop\, you will be able to use the IBM Quantum platform and basic quantum computing tools to solve concrete\, small-scale quantum chemistry problems. The workshop will also include poster sessions and an awards ceremony for the best student team presentations.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/virtual-quantum-chemistry-workshop-with-gate-based-quantum-computing-using-ibm-quantum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221201T130000
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CREATED:20221026T185441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T232955Z
UID:6188-1669896000-1669899600@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum BC Fall 2022 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about getting involved with quantum computing at the undergraduate and graduate level\, and find out about our exciting outreach programs and courses! Email bahiyyih.peters@ubc.ca for the event link. \nWatch the recording on the Quantum BC Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/hK5PGxcewg0 \nView the open house slides here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lqygA0ne6naGdPLkgGGOG_tO5qQFw4dJhbm6vYkWqXI/edit?usp=sharing \n  \nQBC Open House Dec 1
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-bc-fall-2022-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Unboxing Quantum: Spooky Action
DESCRIPTION:In this Halloween-inspired presentation\, Ella Meyer\, BSc\, talks about Quantum Spooky Action in a fun and engaging way.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/unboxing-quantum-spooky-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T185317Z
UID:6186-1663232400-1663236000@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Entrepreneurship #2 with Mitacs
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URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-entrepreneurship-2-with-mitacs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T185151Z
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UID:6184-1662026400-1662130800@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Roadmapping Workshop 2022
DESCRIPTION:A CREATE Program event for the quantum computing community in BC to connect\, network\, and discuss the outlook for quantum technologies. \n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing on from the virtual Roadmapping Workshop held in September 2021\, this event brings together academic faculty and staff\, industry experts\, and students for a dynamic\, multi-level discussion and exchange of information. \nThis event will be one of the first in-person events hosted by the BC CREATE Program in Quantum Computing\, a graduate student training initiative jointly run by SFU\, UBC and UVic and supported by numerous local\, national and international industry partners. The event will be hosted at the Quantum Algorithms Institute campus in Surrey. There will also be an option to participate remotely. \nRoadmapping 2022 will feature a day of talks from local BC universities and companies\, followed by a morning of student-driven presentations that outline the current state and future opportunities for quantum computing technologies in BC. This activities promises to be a fun and interactive event\, and a chance to learn about activities across all quantum sectors in the province.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/roadmapping-workshop-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T143000
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SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220706T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184856Z
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UID:6180-1657094400-1657117800@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220704T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184838Z
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UID:6178-1656921600-1656945000@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184821Z
UID:6176-1656576000-1656599400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184803Z
UID:6174-1656316800-1656340200@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184743Z
UID:6172-1655971200-1655994600@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184726Z
UID:6170-1655712000-1655735400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionize the advancement of several fields\, including biochemistry\, finance\, logistics\, and artificial intelligence. However\, building quantum hardware is a great challenge\, involving both concepts and technology that have little in common with those in conventional silicon chips. It involves cryogenic environments and in the currently most advanced approach\, it relies on superconducting circuits that display macroscopic quantum effects. These concepts and techniques are not part of the usual science and engineering curriculum. \nTo fill this gap\, the Universities of Calgary and Victoria\, the two NSERC CREATE programs –  Quantum BC and QSciTech – the three quantum institutes – Institut quantique\, Institute for Quantum Computing and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute – and CMC Microsystems have joined forces to bring to you the workshop on the design\, fabrication\, and testing of superconducting devices used in quantum computer hardware. We invite you to join the virtual workshop taking place from June 20 to July 8.
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/superconducting-quantum-device-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184518Z
UID:6168-1653480000-1653485400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Olivia di Matteo and Prashanti Priya Angara
DESCRIPTION:The Quantum Algorithms Institute will be hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday\, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST. Expand your knowledge of quantum programming with Dr. Olivia Di Matteo and Prashanti Priya Angara as they discuss their work on the Xanadu Quantum Codebook through a live demo. Gain an understanding of how the online resource familiarizes learners with quantum computing theories and the quantum programming framework PennyLane.\nRegister for free on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ggsXSJxW
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/lunch-learn-with-olivia-di-matteo-and-prashanti-priya-angara/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184404Z
UID:6166-1651575600-1651581000@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:QC-BC Quantum Computing Open House
DESCRIPTION:See what upcoming events\, courses and seminars are happening across Canada\, and hear from two NSERC CREATE programs in quantum computing\, one in BC and one in Quebec. \nTopic: Quantum Computing Open House \nTime: May 3\, 2022 11:00 AM Vancouver \nView the Recording Here \nPasscode: 321205
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/qc-bc-quantum-computing-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T170950Z
UID:6164-1648638000-1648641600@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Alan Aspuru-Guzik - Tripartite Seminar Series Speaker
DESCRIPTION:For our third instalment of the Tripartite Seminar Series\, we welcome Alan Aspuru-Guzik from the University of Toronto. He will speak on the topic Quantum Algorithms for Near-Term Quantum Computers.\n\n\nABSTRACT: \nQuantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers \nWe are in the NISQ era of quantum computing. NISQ stands for “Near-term intermediate-scale quantum computer”. These machines are not error corrected and have of the order of tens of quantum bits. In this talk\, I will discuss a family of quantum algorithms that are promising applications for these devices that my group and others have developed. I will discuss potential applications for the simulation of chemistry and materials and quantum machine learning. \n\n\nThe Tripartite Quantum Computing Seminar Series (TQCSS)\, intends to attract a wide audience of people in British Columbia and beyond. The TQCSS Committee is comprised of faculty from 3 BC universities.\n\nSeminars will take place some Wednesdays over Zoom with a 45 minute seminar followed by 10-15 mins for Q&A.\n\nWatch the Seminar Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/alan-aspuru-guzik-tripartite-seminar-series-speaker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183905Z
UID:6160-1644480000-1644503400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183846Z
UID:6158-1644220800-1644244200@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183827Z
UID:6156-1643875200-1643898600@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220201T122000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T000405Z
UID:6162-1643713200-1643718000@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Dr Jakob Kottmann
DESCRIPTION:The Quantum Algorithms Institute is proud to host its very first Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday\, February 1 from 11:00 am to 12:20 pm PST. Please join us to hear Dr. Jakob Kottmann from the University of Toronto speak about his work on Tequila\, a platform for rapid prototyping of quantum algorithms (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2011.03057.pdf). \nThis Lunch & Learn event is part of QAI’s goal to publicize quantum innovations by Canadian research groups and share tools available to promote cutting edge research in quantum algorithms in British Columbia. \nPlease join us Tuesday at the Zoom link below: \nZoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/83186782013?pwd=UXJTR01Wd0UzOGxuWjVaM1hPTThmZz09
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/lunch-learn-with-dr-jakob-kottmann/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183806Z
UID:6154-1643616000-1643639400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183741Z
UID:6152-1643270400-1643293800@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183714Z
UID:6150-1643011200-1643034600@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:QSciTech-QuantumBC Virtual Workshop 2022: Quantum Machine Learning with Gate-Based Quantum Computing Using IBM Quantum\nJanuary 24\, 27\, 31\, and February 3\, 7\, 10\, 2022\, Online \nIn 2020\, the Institut Quantique (IQ) at Université de Sherbrooke joined the IBM Quantum network through the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ. The IBM Quantum Hub at IQ provides academic and industrial members with exclusive cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers and software\, including a 127-qubits universal system\, currently the largest one available in the industry. As the first member of the IBM Quantum Hub at IQ\, CMC Microsystems offers quantum computing as a service for all Canadian academics through Canada’s National Design Network (CNDN). \nTo take advantage of this unique opportunity for the Canadian quantum computing community\, the NSERC CREATE training programs\, QSciTech and Quantum BC\, have joined forces to bring to you every year a one-of-a-kind workshop to gain practical skills on using IBM’s quantum computers for real-world applications. It will allow you to develop your expertise tangibly while running calculations on real quantum computers. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-machine-learning-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183325Z
UID:6146-1638968400-1638973800@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Quantum BC Open House
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URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/quantum-bc-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031712
CREATED:20221026T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T170851Z
UID:6144-1632304800-1632308400@quantum-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Hannes Bernien - Tripartite QC Seminar Series Speaker
DESCRIPTION:For our second instalment of the Tripartite Seminar Series\, we welcome Hannes Bernien from the University of Chicago.\n\nThe Tripartite Quantum Computing Seminar Series (TQCSS)\, intends to attract a wide audience of people in British Columbia and beyond. The TQCSS Committee is comprised of faculty from 3 BC universities.\n\nSeminars will take place some Wednesdays over Zoom with a 45 minute seminar followed by 10-15 mins for Q&A.\n\nWatch the Seminar Here
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/hannes-bernien-tripartite-qc-seminar-series-speaker/
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