Quantum Algorithms on a Real Desktop Quantum Computer

Quantum computing is no longer confined to theory or distant cloud access. With the advent of desktop quantum hardware, it is now possible to experience the principles of quantum mechanics and computation firsthand. This workshop brings quantum computing directly to you, allowing participants to engage with the essential phenomena that power this revolutionary field.

In this workshop, you will interact with real quantum hardware to explore fundamental quantum concepts such as superposition and entanglement, which serve as the building blocks of quantum mechanics and quantum computing. You will also develop the mathematical intuition required to understand quantum computational processes and observe the practical implementation of key algorithms like Deutsch’s and Grover’s. The architecture and operation of the desktop quantum computer will be introduced to provide deeper insight into how these systems function. Finally, the workshop will highlight emerging quantum machine learning techniques and their potential real-world applications.

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Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions

A trapped-ion quantum computer is one proposed approach to a large-scale quantum computer, where ions are confined and suspended in free space using electromagnetic fields.

In this workshop you will explore how quantum information can be transferred through the collective quantized motion of the ions in a shared trap. Lasers are applied to induce coupling between the qubit states or coupling between the internal qubit states and the external motional states.

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Quantum Cryptography using the BB84 Protocol

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method that implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which then can be used to encrypt and decrypt messages.

In this workshop you will explore the first secure QKD protocol that allows two parties to securely communicate a private key for use in one-time pad encryption. It relies on the quantum principle that any attempt to gain information about non-orthogonal quantum states inevitably disturbs the signal.

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Quantum Programming with Qiskit

Quantum programming refers to the process of designing and implementing algorithms that operate on quantum systems, typically using quantum circuits composed of quantum gates, measurements, and classical control logic. These circuits are developed to manipulate quantum states for specific computational tasks or experimental outcomes. Quantum programs may be executed on quantum processors or simulated on classical hardware.

In this workshop you will explore how qubits and gates are implemented using the open-source python-based software Qiskit. The scripts will be run on quantum simulators and visualized on a Bloch sphere.

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We recommend this workshop to applicants, which are already familiar with python or any another programming language. Basic concepts of programming will not be covered (e.g. variables, data types, control flow, python syntax, etc.).

Didactic Methods in Quantum Physics

Teaching the concepts of quantum physics provides unique challenges, which often arise from its abstract formalism, counterintuitive principles, and departure from classical reasoning. These difficulties can lead to persistent misconceptions and hinder conceptual understanding among learners.

In this workshop we bring together educators and researchers to explore effective didactic approaches that bridge the gap between formal theory and intuitive comprehension, aiming to make quantum physics more accessible and meaningful in educational settings.

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