Expected Applications of Quantum Technologies
Quantum Communication
Quantum communication enables ultra-secure data exchange, as quantum cryptography prevents eavesdropping and misuse. Read more ...
Quantum Sensors
Quantum sensors allow for exceptionally precise measurements of physical quantities, revolutionizing fields like navigation, geology, and medicine. Read more ...
Quantum Computing
Quantum computers offer unprecedented computational power, transforming optimization, material simulations, and data security. Read more ...
Quantum Simulations
Quantum simulations provide highly accurate modeling of materials, pharmaceuticals, and energy systems, accelerating technological breakthroughs. Read more ...
For curious
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Seeqc about Digital Quantum Computing Platform
Seeqc about Digital Quantum Computing Platform and more
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...
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...
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...
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...
Unboxing a Quantum Computer
Unboxing a Quantum Computer by LinusTechTips - watch!
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.
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...
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,...
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 CIA and Jeff Bezos Bet on Quantum Computing
With funding from the Amazon founder and the CIA’s investment arm, the Canadian company D-Wave is gaining momentum for its revolutionary approach to computing. Read more: MIT Technology Review
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