How do you develop software and algorithms that use the advances in quantum technology? At DIREC quantum is a special interest area, where we explore how digital research can benefit and support the development of quantum technologies.
In parallel with the development of novel hardware for quantum computing, there are many interesting problems that involve advanced computer science.
At DIREC we are working on building and strengthening Danish research in computer science problems related to quantum technologies.
We are actively seeking to grow this community, so please feel free to join our events or reach out to our CEO Thomas Riisgaard Hansen for more information.
We are planning 2-3 events in the next 6 months. Please reach out to get updated on future events.
22 September 2023
Workshop on Quantum Computing followed by Quantum Hub Opening Event
31 October 2023
Quantum technology has become a hot topic, not the least in Denmark with the recent announcement of the Government’s Quantum Strategy1.
31 October 2023
Join us for an afternoon filled with insights and inspiration as we explore the potential of quantum computing.
Marts 27th 2023
10.00 – 10.30 Arrival and coffee
10.30 – 10.45 Welcome and presentation of participants
Thomas Riisgaard Hansen, DIREC
10.45 – 11.45 Theme 1: What it takes to build a large scale quantum computer
Part I: Presentation – Michael Kastoryano, ITU (Download slides)
Part II: Workshop
11.45-12.45 Theme 2: Quantum program semantics and verification
Part I: Presentation – Robin Kaarsgaard, SDU (Download slides)
Part II: Presentation – Boolean technology for quantum circuits –
Jaco van de Pol (Download slides)
12.45-13.45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:30 Discussions
14.30 Funding landscape
A short presentation of the funding opportunity for doing research within digitalization and quantum. (Download slides)
15.00 Presentation of “The NNF Quantum Computing Programme” (NQCP)
Short introduction to the Novo Nordisk Center and their activities by Kim Splittorff
15.45-16.00 Next step
Target audience is researchers interested in doing research within digitalization and quantum technology.
January 5th 2023
Place: DTU,
Time: 10-16.00
10:00-11:30 – Part 1: Inspiration from the Danish Quantum Community
11:30-13:00 – Part 2: Setting the scene (working lunch)
11:30-12:00 Talk 1: How the Danish CS community can contribute to the quantum technologies ecosystem – a proposal.
12:00-12:30 Talk 2: Danish computer science engagements in the Nordic and European eco- systems
12:30-13:00 Real world experiences with quantum technology from a CS perspective
13:00-15:30 – Part 3: Workshop
15:30-16:00 – Part 4: Next steps
The purpose is to build a small community, identify CS problems and put together one or more research initiatives to address these issues.
Contact trh@direc.dk if you are digital researcher interested in the topic and want to participate in the workshop.
October 25-26th 2022
Sessions
September 26.-27th 2022
Speakers
August 30th 2022
A visit and workshop between DIREC and the Quantum for life center and Copenhagen University.
May 6th 2022
Speakers
29 November 2023
Quantum technology opens up a world of possibilities, but we must acknowledge that the path forward may not necessarily be easy. Denmark can play a crucial role in the development, but to realize this potential, focused investments and, above all, competent digital specialists are needed.
20 January 2023
How do we create a Danish community of computer scientists who can develop future software for quantum technologies? This was the subject of a workshop where 40 leading researchers were recently gathered at Technical University of Denmark.
30. September 2022
DIREC TALK: Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain tasks that would take millennia to complete even with the fastest (conventional) supercomputer. However, while impressive accomplishments can be observed in the physical realization of quantum computers, the development of automated methods and software tools that provide assistance in the design and realization of applications for those devices is at risk of not being able to keep up with this development anymore.
