What are the possibilities and limitations of quantum computing and how can it change our understanding of data processing and security in the future? These questions are at the centre of the visit by Prof. Barry Sanders, one of the world's leading quantum physicists, to the University of Rostock.
From 7 October to 2 November 2024, Prof. Barry Sanders, Director of the Institute for Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Calgary, Canada, will be conducting research at the Institute of Physics at the University of Rostock as a Mare Balticum Fellow. The aim of his stay is to intensify collaboration in the field of quantum information processing and to further advance both existing and new research projects in the international research training group ‘Imaging Quantum Systems (IQS): Photons Molecules Materials’.
Prof Sanders heads the Quantum City project, which is funded with 100 million US dollars and supported by the University of Calgary, the province of Alberta and the technology company Mphasis. His work focusses on researching the potential of quantum computers and secure data transmission using quantum cryptography.
During his stay at the University of Rostock, Prof Sanders will not only be involved in ongoing projects, but will also give two public lectures:
Lecture: ‘Introduction to Quantum Computation’
Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 15:00 hrs
Location: Institute of Physics, Lecture Hall 2
Lecture: ‘Introduction to Quantum Data Science’
Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024, 13:00 h
Location: Institute of Physics, Lecture Hall 1
The University of Rostock invites all interested parties to attend the lectures and learn more about the future of quantum computing.