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📚 My second PhD paper is now also online! Published at Physical Review Letters (PRL) together with Tijs Karman and Michael Tarbutt. Title: Scheme for Deterministic Loading of Laser-Cooled Molecules into Optical Tweezers 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGcXn-UZ At least a year's worth of ideas on this project did not work out in the end. That was, until last summer. Our recent discovery of repulsive van der Waals interactions between molecules in differing rotational quantum states lies at the heart of this newly proposed scheme. As a matter of fact, that discovery sprouted from working on this application of tweezer loading. I'm happy we've finally found an interesting approach to enhance the efficiency of loading defect-free arrays of ultracold molecules. We propose to use molecules in different rotational states that allow for stable collisions, with the dipole-dipole interaction between them preventing multiple molecules from being loaded in a single optical tweezer. Our calculations suggest this could boost the loading efficiency from 50% to around 80%! Let's hope for experimental testing in the future, and in the end, larger quantum simulators and quantum computers based on molecules 😁 📰 Check also the recent C2W news article about this work: https://lnkd.in/dWUZMn-9

🚀 Meet Cissy Suen, PhD student conducting research that delves into the fascinating realm of quantum materials, and their promising applications and implications. Suen’s approach to research, however, extends far beyond the lab. From advocating for quantum literacy in grade-school curriculums to using art and policy briefs to engage diverse audiences, Suen is redefining how we connect with complex scientific concepts. Read our latest Kx Spotlight - https://lnkd.in/gM_CJkQj

The RESPITE consortium held its second in-person meeting at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI, Berlin. A great opportunity to strengthen the cooperation between our partners (see below), share results, and discuss the next steps of our project. As always, face-to-face meetings generate lively debates and original ideas to drive forward our innovations and find practical solutions to the challenges that interdisciplinary research brings. Exciting (superconducting) neuromorphic computing experiments are fast approaching. #neuromorphiccomputing #Superconducting Single Quantum, Delft University of Technology, Ghent University, University of Groningen, TÜBİTAK, University of Oxford

When European physicists come together at the EPS Forum 2024, Q.ANT is not to be missed. In Berlin, our Q.ANTie Robert Roelver was invited to 2 round table discussions. 👉 Hybrid integration was the keyword of the round table "Emerging applications and challenges in Photonic Integrated Circuits". In addition to the established silicon platform, lithium niobate is also increasingly being used as a material in PIC construction. The particular advantage of LNOI lies in the possibility of electro-optical modulation 💪. Q.ANT recognised the possibilities of the material at a very early stage, has always relied on lithium niobate as a material platform and uses LNOI in processors for photonic quantum computing - also within the BMBF Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung funded project PhoQuant. All participants at the "Quantum Sensing" round table agreed that 👉 Interdisciplinary teams are the key to overcoming the challenges in the development of quantum sensors. Engineers, physicists and scientists need to work together in a more focussed way and look at and tackle problems from different perspectives. This approach must also be incorporated more strongly into education, was the unanimous tenor of the panel. At the European Physical Society EPS Forum 2024 in Berlin, European researchers, PhD students, and postdocs meet with physics-based companies in order to discuss exciting research challenges and career opportunities in industry.  It also hosts a general conference in physics on various topics, addressed from a more fundamental point of view introduced by high-profile scientists. #EPS #technology #innovation

🚀 Exciting News: NSF to Expand Quantum Science and Engineering Education! The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a significant $39 million investment to expand quantum science and engineering education across the U.S. 🌍 With this funding, eight new institutions will create quantum-focused programs, equipping the next generation of scientists and engineers with the skills they need to thrive in this technologically advanced field. So what does this mean for you? As the quantum industry grows, so too does the opportunity for communities to attract tech-forward businesses, foster innovation, and create high-paying jobs. This is where having sound economic development strategies become critical. At Waymaker Group, we specialize in helping communities identify and seize opportunities like these. From building strategic partnerships within academia to attracting sizable investments from industry, our team has the expertise to position your region at the forefront of emerging technologies like quantum science. 💡 👉 We want to work with you to turn potential into progress! Reach out today to learn how we can support your community in becoming a hub for innovation and economic growth. Let's innovate together! https://lnkd.in/eE-iV-V9 #EconomicDevelopment #QuantumScience #Innovation #CommunityGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #WaymakerGroup #NSF #FutureOfWork

Congratulations Mercouri Kanatzidis on being named one of the 2024 Researchers to Know by Illinois Science and Technology Coalition! "The 2024 Researchers to Know represents 10 institutions of higher education leading innovation in Illinois. This year’s group of researchers includes those working to advance biotechnology, improve sustainability practices through design and engineering; explore mental health challenges and improve solution equity; use advanced data, AI, and quantum computing to pioneer analytics; and push the boundaries of physics and material science." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx7Ucm-p

I am very thrilled to share that I am joining the OPUS Lab at the University of California Santa Barbara as a postdoctoral researcher! https://opus.ece.ucsb.edu/ Many thanks to Kerem Çamsarı for this amazing opportunity to dive into the beautiful world of probabilistic computing. I am particularly excited to further explore physics-inspired approaches and how to solve hard optimization problems using p-bits.

Veeraraghavan, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering, was selected by TAMEST, the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Technology, to receive this award for emerging researchers in the state because of his ground-breaking imaging technology, which aims to make the invisible visible: https://lnkd.in/gn7BQW_G #AshokVeeraraghavan #HighestEngineeringAward #News #TimesNow #TimesNowNews

The UN just declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ)! This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about the incredible potential of quantum mechanics to revolutionize various fields. IYQ will celebrate the 100th anniversary of this groundbreaking scientific field and highlight its impact on areas like: Technology: Quantum computing, communication, and materials science hold immense promise for innovation. Education: Encouraging public understanding of quantum science is crucial for future advancements. Sustainability: Quantum technologies can contribute to solving challenges in energy, healthcare, and more.

Last week, on the 30th of September, I defended my dissertation titled "GASTeN-TS: Generative Adversarial Stress Test Networks for Time Series", and it was approved. I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey, including my supervisors Carlos Soares, Inês Gomes and Yassine Baghoussi, my mother, sister and my friends. Another thanks to my father, who, despite not being here with us, was and still is my inspiration for the future. This chapter is closed, and I am ready to tackle the challenges lying ahead as a Master in Informatics and Computing Engineering