Repurposing potential drug candidates for the treatment of COVID-19
Summary The main protease (Mpro) in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has emerged as a promising drug target. The scientific community has produced a large number of crystallographic structures of the protease, which mediates viral replication and transcription. These structures report several fragments with varied chemotypes […]
May 6, 2020
A Reformulation of Quantum Game Theory
Summary Classical game theory – conducted at the interface between economics and computer science – has found applications in topics ranging from networking and security to online markets. Despite over 20 years of research into connections between game theory and quantum information, we have yet to see any significant implications of quantum information when applied […]
April 1, 2020
Towards large area, resonant quantum tunneling diodes by continuous Langmuir transfer of exfoliated 2D materials
Summary Atomically thin 2D materials constitute promising building blocks for quantum devices due to their exotic, layer-dependent electronic properties. The ability to stack these materials in alternating layers enables heterostructures to be built in almost limitless combinations and over small enough length scales to observe quantum phenomena. So far though, practical implementation of devices based […]
April 1, 2020
Folk Understanding of Quantum Physics
Summary It is often said that quantum concepts are counterintuitive. However, quantum concepts may not be equally counterintuitive to people from all cultural backgrounds. As cultural psychologists have discovered, culture fundamentally shapes the way people make sense of the world. In particular, the last few decades of research have documented cultural differences in appreciation of […]
March 24, 2021
Using Interactive Digital Storytelling to Represent Transformative Quantum Technologies in Augmented/Extended Reality Environments
Summary A major roadblock to the broader adoption of quantum technologies is the long learning curve associated with their seemingly abstract concepts. This often renders quantum technologies inaccessible to most audiences, especially through explanations using conventional scientific language. In this project, we develop novel methods of interactive digital storytelling – augmented and extended reality (AR/XR) […]
February 24, 2021
Advanced microwave electronics enabling quantum technologies
Summary Superconducting quantum computers require quantum-limited measurements at microwave frequencies in order to implement error correction. Conventionally, this is accomplished using near quantum-limited Josephson Parametric Amplifiers (JPAs). The JPAs require bulky ferrite-based circulators that prevent on-chip integration of the amplifiers with the processor and take up the majority of space and cooling power in the […]
April 1, 2020
Rydberg Atom Array Quantum Simulator
Summary Quantum simulators enable probing the static and dynamic properties of correlated quantum many-body systems that would otherwise be numerically inaccessible using classical simulators. We are developing quantum simulators based on arrays of neutral atoms excited to Rydberg states. Such Rydberg atom arrays are advantageous for simulating the dynamics of interacting spin systems (Ising spin […]
February 27, 2020
Reliably operating noisy quantum computers
Summary The overall goal of the project is to develop practical methods to be able to reliably run useful applications on near-term quantum computers. This requires identifying and overcoming the ubiquitous errors that currently limit quantum computing capabilities. Traditional methods of quantifying errors in quantum computers fail to predict how errors affect the output of […]
January 22, 2020
Quantum Material Multilayer Photonic Devices and Network
Summary Realizing highly integrated quantum photonic devices on a chip can enable new opportunities for photonic quantum computation. In this project, we explore heterostructures of stacked two-dimensional (2D) materials, such transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) or graphene, combined with optical microcavities as a platform for such devices. 2D materials are extremely thin and flexible, and have […]
December 12, 2019
CDL Quantum Bootcamp – Panel Discussion on Canadian Quantum Ecosystem and Support from Academic & Research Institutions
CDL Quantum Bootcamp – Panel Discussion on Canadian Quantum Ecosystem and Support from Academic & Research Institutions Event held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 This event brought together top research and academic institutions in Canada to discusstheir local quantum ecosystems and support for commercialization in front of an international audience of approximately 100 quantum […]
July 29, 2021
TQT congratulates Ambature on these breakthrough test results enabled at our labs in RAC 2
Breakthrough Test Results using New Superconductor Material Announced by Ambature Thursday, July 8, 2021 Ambature’s Proprietary Solution Opens the Door for Enhanced High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensors and Advanced Medical Diagnostics WATERLOO, ON and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ambature, Inc., a privately held company that designs superconducting quantum materials and devices, […]
July 8, 2021
Keysight Technologies Acquires Quantum Benchmark
Keysight Technologies Acquires Quantum Benchmark Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Market-leading quantum computing solutions augment Keysight’s quantum portfolio SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced today it has acquired Quantum […]
May 25, 2021
IQC researchers observe unprecedented Hall effect
IQC researchers observe unprecedented Hall effect Monday, May 17, 2021 Researchers studying two-dimensional crystalline materials have observed an electromagnetic effect, called the nonlinear anomalous Hall effect, of unprecedented size. Their finding opens the door to exploring other quantum materials using their techniques and hints at promising applications in spintronic devices. “The nonlinear anomalous Hall […]
May 17, 2021
CDL/IQC/TQT Joint Info Session: Quantum Commercialization & Entrepreneurship
CDL/IQC/TQT Joint Info Session: Quantum Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Event will be held on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) has collaborated with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) to provide an information session on quantum commercialization and entrepreneurship. The event will be held via Zoom. For more information contact Kayleigh […]
April 29, 2021
From Lab Development to Commercialization: Electron Video Microscopy in Liquid
From Lab Development to Commercialization: Electron Video Microscopy in Liquid Event to be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 Professor German Sciaini from the Department of Chemistry will introduce you to the new development in his research lab where capabilities of Transmission Electron Microscopy in liquid are pushed to its extreme. You can now […]
February 1, 2021
TQT Update Session
TQT Update Session Event held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 TQT held an Update Session today hosted by TQT’s Prof. David Cory, Principal Investigator and Tracey Forrest, Program Director. The session provided TQT community members important updates on science and program-related topics. We wish to thank all event speakers including Kostadinka Bizheva, Zoya Leonenko, Subha […]
October 6, 2020
QQSF Round 9 is now open
Monday, May 17, 2021 Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) is pleased to announce that the 9th round of the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF) is currently open and accepting applications. This is a targeted opportunity for the Faculties of Health and Environment at the University of Waterloo (UW). This fund is intended to encourage ideas and uncover opportunities […]
May 17, 2021
Seed fund continues to support new diverse quantum projects
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Two projects most recently supported by the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF) aim to make quantum concepts more easily understood. The goal of one project is to explain how differences in cultural background influence perception and acceptance to the basic principles of quantum physics, while the other aims to use […]
April 20, 2021
QQSF Round 8
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) is pleased to announce that the 8th round of the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF) is currently open and accepting applications. This is a targeted opportunity for the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo (UW). This fund is intended to encourage ideas and uncover opportunities […]
January 12, 2021
Round 7 of the Quantum Quest Seed Fund will open soon
Thursday, September 17, 2020 On October 1st at 9 am ET Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will open another round of seed funding through the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF). The deadline for this round is November 2nd at 3 pm ET. For Round 7 we encourage proposals that seek to advance quantum applications in the Faculties […]
September 17, 2020