The Development of Quantum Devices Is a Marathon, Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko, Delo
On June 12, 2025, the Slovenian newspaper Delo published an in-depth interview with Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute, in which he discusses the prospects of quantum technologies on the centenary of modern quantum mechanics. The United Nations...
Dr. Lara Ulčakar – “Name of the Week” on Val 202
We are proud to share that Dr. Lara Ulčakar, a researcher at the Department of Theoretical Physics at the Jožef Stefan Institute, has been awarded the title of "Name of the Week" on the national radio station Val 202. Dr. Ulčakar, together with a team from the Faculty...
First Public Demonstration of Quantum Entanglement in Slovenia
On April 16, 2025, as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana hosted Slovenia’s first public demonstration of an experiment showcasing the violation of Bell's inequalities...
Quantum Day on Val 202 and at the Jožef Stefan Institute
On the occasion of the World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 16, 2025, a live radio broadcast was held at the Gallery of the Jožef Stefan Institute from 10:00 to 13:30, in collaboration with Val 202. Journalist Maja Ratej and physicist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lev Vidmar...
World Quantum Day 2025 – Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
This year’s World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 14, takes on special significance as it falls within the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This global initiative aims to bring quantum physics closer to the public and highlight its impact on...
Slovenian lab working with Google on more stable quantum chip technology
Researchers from the Jožef Stefan Institute, in collaboration with Google, are working on advanced technology aimed at improving the stability of quantum chips – a key component of future quantum computers. This groundbreaking research places Slovenia on the global...
Rok Žitko: Slovenia in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025
On April 10, 2025, the Slovenian Press Agency published an article highlighting both - global and Slovenian progress in the field of quantum science and technology. Rok Žitko discussed the latest projects, international collaborations, and future plans in the context...
Lecture: Quantum noise and self-assembly, from the inception of the universe to the quantum computers
On Monday, March 24, 2025, as part of the Jožef Stefan Days, we had the opportunity to attend a lecture by Prof. Dr. Dragan Mihailović from the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. During his talk, titled "Quantum Noise and Self-Assembly, from the Inception of the...
Join the QTEdu Community and Expand Your Knowledge of Quantum Technologies through Online Seminars
QTEdu is a European initiative aimed at developing an educational ecosystem for quantum technologies. The project seeks to establish a structured framework for training and awareness at various levels—from primary schools to universities, industry, and the general...
D-Wave Tutorials
Learn about quantum computing, quantum annealing, building quantum applications and D-Wave technology. Video playlist.
A radio show on RTV SLO, Prvi: Quantum Computers and the Prospects of the Second Quantum Revolution
On January 7, 2025, Nina Slaček hosted a conversation about quantum computers and the prospects of the second quantum revolution with guests Prof. Dr. Anton Ramšak from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan...
Google quantum playground
Quantum Computing Playground is a browser-based WebGL Chrome Experiment that provides a GPU-accelerated quantum computer with a user-friendly IDE interface. It features a custom scripting language with debugging tools and 3D visualization for quantum states. The...
2025 proclaimed as the International year of Quantum Science and Technology by United Nations
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Marking the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, the year will be dedicated to raising public awareness about the significance of quantum science and its...
Celebrating World Quantum day 2024
Celebrating World Quantum day 2024 ProgrammeApril 10, 2024: IJS Colloquium – Univ. Prof. Dr. Francesca FerlainoApril 15, 2024: Workshop for High School StudentsApril 15 – April 17, 2024: Lecture Series by Olivier Ezratty On April 14, 2024, we celebrated World Quantum...
PROJECT Q
Project Q investigates what a quantum future will look like when computers, communications systems and artificial intelligence are all enabled by quantum technology. Project Q – Peace and Security in a Quantum Age.
Presentation of the Slovenian Quantum Communication Infrastructure Demonstration (SiQUID) Project
On Friday, June 16, 2023, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana hosted the presentation of the SiQUID project (Slovenian Quantum Communication Infrastructure Demonstration). The project aims to establish quantum key exchange between...
Speak Science: The Future of Quantum Technologies – Are We on the Brink of a New Revolution?
As part of the Speak Science discussions, a conversation on the future of quantum technologies took place on May 11, 2023, exploring their potential to revolutionize numerous fields. Professors Dr. Rok Žitko, Dr. Lara Ulčakar, and Dr. Anton Ramšak discussed quantum...
Celebrating World Quantum day 2023
Celebrating World Quantum day 2023 Programme April 14, 2023: Workshop for High School StudentsApril 18, 2023: Presentation of QT Activities of Slovenian Organizations with a Guest Lecture by Prof. Dr. Tommaso CalarcoMay 10, 2023: IJS Colloquium – Dr. Philippe...
QUTES is joining World Quantum day celebration on April, 14, 2022!
Virtual Workshop for High School Students MOREOther Events: World Quantum Day
World Quantum day, 14.4.2022
Workshop for High School Students: Where to Sit in the Classroom with the Help of a Quantum Computer – Jaka Vodeb, IJS. Read more.
Colloquium JSI: From Quantum Impurities to Quantum Devices
On January 12, 2022, Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko, a scientific advisor at the Jožef Stefan Institute and professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics UL, delivered a colloquium titled "From Quantum Impurities to Quantum Devices." The lecture addressed one of the...
European Quantum Week 2020
As part of European Quantum Week, held from November 2–6, 2020, Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute and Dr. Peter Jeglič from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, delivered a public lecture titled Quantum Technologies on the...
Quantum computing with D-Wave: an introduction seminar
Blaž Škrlj and Jaka Vodeb, IJS E8 department seminar, 27.5.2021
QUTES Seminar: Towards Large-Scale Integration of Superconducting Qubit Devices
Anton Potočnik, IMEC, 2.4.2021 at 16:00 on-line, Presentation: Towards large-scale quantum computing
QuantERA Call 2021 Results: Slovene Participation in Four New Projects
QuantERA is a European network of 41 research funding organizations from 31 countries, supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in quantum technologies. The QuantERA 2021 call has funded 39 new research projects in the field of quantum technologies, including...
Quantum Future: A Three-Part Radio Series on Breakthroughs in Quantum Technologies (Frekvenca X, Val 202)
The radio show Frekvenca X on Val 202 has produced a three-part series titled Quantum Future, exploring quantum technologies. In the series, hosts Jan Grilc and Neža Borkovič dive into the world of quantum devices, which are expected to play a crucial role in the...
Jaka Vodeb: How to fix a quantum computer?
Jaka Vodeb: How to fix a quantum computer? Seminar, October 8, 2020Please send e-mail to complex.matter@ijs.si to get access details.
Qubits Worldwide User Conference: Simulating Quantum Configurational Tunneling Using Machine Learning Assisted Quantum Computation
In September 2020, at the Qubits Worldwide User Conference, researcher Jaka Vodeb presented a talk titled Simulating Quantum Configurational Tunneling Using Machine Learning-Assisted Quantum Computation. The presentation focused on one of the first practical...
Together with Ministry for Science (Directorat for Science) and Ministry for Public Administration (Directorat for Information) QUTES is organizing QT Meeting/Dialogue
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the QT Meeting/Dialogue took place at the Jožef Stefan Institute, organized by the QUTES community in collaboration with the Ministry of Science (Directorate for Science) and the Ministry of Public Administration (Directorate for...
Europe’s QT Flagship presents Strategic Research Agenda to EC
The European Quantum Flagship initiative has presented its Strategic Research Agenda, outlining key objectives for advancing quantum technologies in Europe in the coming years. The agenda focuses on four main areas: quantum communication, computing, simulation, and...
Article: Ultracold Atoms – Quantum Waves for Future Technologies, Alternator
A popular science article on ultracold atoms explains how extremely low temperatures enable the emergence of macroscopic quantum phenomena such as Bose-Einstein condensation. In this state, atoms transition from behaving as individual particles to acting collectively,...
Dr. Anton Potočnik, IMEC: Quantum Computing Has the Potential to Show Us New Directions in Human Development, Interview on Tromba
In an interview for Tromba, Dr. Anton Potočnik, a researcher in the field of quantum technologies, discussed the development of quantum computing, which is expected to reshape the world of information processing. Potočnik explained how quantum computers leverage...
Supercomputers Providing Answers to Chemical Questions: Prof. Dr. Matej Praprotnik, National Institute of Chemistry, “Science on the Street” (Slo: Znanost na cesti, ZnC)
On Thursday, June 6, 2019, a discussion titled " Supercomputers Providing Answers to Chemical Questions" took place at the Konzorcij Bookstore. Prof. Dr. Matej Praprotnik, a physicist at the National Institute of Chemistry, explained how modern supercomputers enable...
QUTES Seminar: Quantum networks and quantum technology in space
On May 23, 2019, the QUTES seminar was held, featuring a lecture by Prof. Rainer Kaltenbaek from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, UL. He presented research on quantum networks and quantum technologies in space. PDF link.
IJS Colloquium: Harnessing Quantum Phenomena and Winning!, Dr. Rok Žitko, Jožef Stefan Institute
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, a lecture titled "Harnessing Quantum Phenomena and Winning!" was held at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana. The lecture was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the...
European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) Declaration
The European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative aims to establish a secure quantum communication network that will connect the entire EU, including its overseas territories. Launched in 2019 with the EuroQCI Declaration, the initiative has been...
QUTES members meet with the new state secretary for Science
QUTES members meet with the new state secretary for Science, dr. Jernej Štomajer and Ministry representatives to discuss QT activities in Slovenia. Encouraging!
IJS Colloquium: Quantum Technologies with Cold Atoms, Dr. Peter Jeglič, Jožef Stefan Institute, 12.12.2018
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, a lecture titled "Quantum Technologies with Cold Atoms" was held at the Jožef Stefan Institute. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Peter Jeglič, a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute. Dr. Jeglič explained how recent advancements...
Popular Science Article: China’s latest quantum radar could help detect stealth planes, missiles
The article discusses China’s development of a quantum radar that could detect stealth aircraft and other hard-to-detect objects. This radar could be useful for monitoring high-altitude missiles, aircraft, and defense against nuclear threats. Read the full article at...
Jožef Stefan Days, Invited Lecture: Entanglement – Einstein’s Gift to Quantum Mechanics; NOBEL LAUREATE: Prof. Dr. Duncan Haldane, Princeton University, USA
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, a lecture by Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Duncan Haldane from Princeton University, USA, was held at the Jožef Stefan Institute. The lecture was part of Jožef Stefan Days, an event organized by the Institute to commemorate the birth of the...
Quantum Technologies: ramping-up the Flagship
The event, hosted by Cora van Nieuwenhuizen MEP, will take place on Tuesday, 28 November, in the European Parliament. The event will focus on the ramp-up of the FET Flagship program, that is now underway. more
Popular Article: The Quantum Turn in Social Science, Social Humanism as the New Metaphysics (2017)
Author: Cooper, B. The article discusses the so-called "quantum turn" in social science, which is based on the idea that society and the human mind operate according to the principles of quantum physics. The author draws on the work of Alexander Wendt, who argues that...
IBM Q Experience
IBM Quantum Computing European Workshop is a one-day event held in IBM Research on November 7, 2017 in Zurich at Nobel Prize winning laboratory and home to an actual quantum computer. This event brings together IBM’s researchers and engineers with valued customers and...
Modern Challenges in Physics: Majorana Fermions in Physics
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, Dr. Miha Nemevšek and Dr. Rok Žitko presented how Majorana fermions can be both fundamental particles and building blocks for quantum computers. The lecture took place at the science cafe Mafija as part of the "Modern Challenges in Physics"...
The First QUTES Seminar, Dr. Rok Žitko
The first QUTES seminar took place on April 18, 2017, introducing fundamental concepts of quantum computing to a broader audience. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Rok Žitko, a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute and an assistant professor at the Faculty of...
Popular Article: Subatomic opportunities, Quantum leaps (2017)
The strangeness of the quantum realm opens up exciting new technological possibilities. Read the article at The Economist, March 11, 2017.
QuantERA2017 Call meeting of Slovene applicants
QUTES is organizing meeting on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 17:00 in Science cafe Mafija and invites all considering the application on QuantERA Call 2017 (please present 1 PPT slide/10 minutes on thematic scope of proposal and/or your area of work). To confirm you...
Popular Article: Revealed – Google’s plan for quantum computer supremacy
Google is building a device that will usher in a new era for computing. It’s a quantum computer, the largest ever made, designed to prove once and for all that machines exploiting exotic physics can outperform the world’s top supercomputers. Read the article at New...
First Meeting of the Slovenian Quantum Technology Community
The Slovenian quantum science community organized its first meeting on quantum activities in Slovenia. A coordination group was also formed and remains open to new members. A workshop on the subject is planned for September 2016.
European Commission Establishes Expert Group on Quantum Technology Flagship
Following the appointment of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mlynek as chair, the European Commission has officially established the Expert Group on Quantum Technologies, a high-level steering committee. The group consists of 13 top academic members who will provide recommendations...
Popular Article: Chinese satellite to test secure quantum communications (2016)
Author: Dent, S. China is preparing to launch a satellite, QUESS, which will conduct the first quantum experiments in space. The satellite will use a special crystal to generate entangled photons and test whether they remain connected over long distances, with a focus...
Interview with Prof. Dr. Dragan Mihailović: Quantum Technologies – A New Development, Tromba
Slovenian quantum physicist Prof. Dr. Dragan Mihailović from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, discussed the significance of quantum technologies and the revolutionary discoveries made by the Slovenian...
Interview with Prof. Dr. D. Mihailović: “Science Struggles to Compete with Schools, Kindergartens, and Athletes” – DELO Sobotna priloga
Slovenia is entering the era of the second quantum revolution, bringing exceptional opportunities for technological advancement. However, the country's scientific sector faces a lack of systemic support for research funding. In an interview for DELO’s Sobotna priloga,...
Quantum Europe 2016: A New Era of Technology
In June 2016, the Quantum Europe 2016 report was released, summarizing key findings from the Amsterdam conference of the same name. The report highlights the importance of a unified European strategy in quantum technologies and the need for collaboration between...
IJS Colloquium: Nonequilibrium quantum physics: Exact steps, Prof. Dr. Tomaž Prosen
On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, the Jožef Stefan Institute hosted the colloquium " Nonequilibrium quantum physics: Exact steps," led by Prof. Dr. Tomaž Prosen. Non-equilibrium quantum physics is one of today's central research fields, particularly due to the exceptional...
Popular article: “Evropa z milijardami poganja kvantno revolucijo. Slovenije ni zraven.”, DELO Sobotna priloga
An article “Evropa z milijardami poganja kvantno revolucijo. Slovenije ni zraven.” was published in DELO Sobotna priloga, 28.5.2016. It outlines the EU iniciative of FLAGSHIP QT and Slovene activities. Read the article (in Slovene) here.
The Quantum Manifesto for Quantum Technologies
The European Commission and Member States have been called upon to launch a €1 billion flagship-scale initiative in quantum technologies within the Horizon 2020 research and innovation framework program, scheduled to begin in 2018. This initiative is outlined in the...
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