September 2025 - Quantumcampusaarhus

QCA Updates: Save the date - Annual Meeting on Dec 9, 2025 (half-day event)
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 15 Oct '25

15 Oct '25

Dear Quantum Campus Aarhus Community, See below for upcoming events and funding calls relevant to the quantum science and technology community at Aarhus University! Here’s a quick overview of the content to help you navigate: · QCA News: Save the date for QCA Annual Meeting 2025 on Dec 9, EQTC in Denmark 2025 (Sign up!), upcoming QUBITS seminars, visit from University of Bergen. · Funding Opportunities: Innovation Fund Denmark's Quantum Technologies Call, DeiC Q-Access call for computing resources, open Horizon Europe calls. · Upcoming Events: Highlights of key quantum science events in Denmark and internationally. Scroll down for details and registration links! → Please forward this email to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! QCA News QCA Annual Meeting 2025 – Save the Date! * Join us on Tuesday 9 December 2025 @ iNANO Aud (12:30–17:00) for an afternoon * Research talks by Simon Wall<https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/simon.wall%40phys.au.dk> and Artem Volosniev<https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/persons/532092-532092> * Industry insights by Allan Grønlund<https://www.linkedin.com/in/allangroenlund/> (Kvantify) * Strategic discussions about quantum funding in Denmark with Nikolaj Zinner<https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinner/?originalSubdomain=dk> and Morten Bache<https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenbache/?originalSubdomain=dk> (NNF) * Registration required (link coming soon) * See the programme here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/quantum-campus-…> EQTC 2025 in Denmark on Nov 10-12: * EU’s flagship quantum conference takes place in Copenhagen. See the programme and sign up here<https://eqtc2025.ku.dk/>. Visit from University of Bergen on Sep 22-23, 2025 * Visit at QCA by Vice Dean Øyvind Frette and former Pro-rector Pinar Heggernes. (Link to LinkedIn Post<https://www.linkedin.com/posts/poul-nissen-b82828b_det-har-v%C3%A6rt-en-san…>) QUBITS Seminar Series – Check out upcoming talks<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars>: * Hosting a quantum-related talk at AU? Let us know so we can promote it through QCA and perhaps as a QUBITS seminar. ________________________________ Funding Opportunities Innovation Fund Denmark: Quantum Technologies Call 2025 * Deadline for Applications: October 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon (CEST) * 1- to 5-year quantum research and innovation projects with an investment of 5–40 million DKK and funding up to 90% * Learn more and apply here.<https://innovationsfonden.dk/da/p/grand-solutions/quantum-technologies-call…> DeiC Q-Access: Apply for access to quantum computing resources * Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2025. * Researchers at Danish universities can apply for access to state-of-the-art quantum computers from providers such as IBM, Quantinuum, Atom Computing, and more * Includes free consultation from DeiC quantum computing experts. * Apply for funds here<https://www.deic.dk/node/2589>. Horizon Europe – European Commission * Several open and upcoming calls on quantum communication, sensing, computing and infrastructure * Find open EU calls<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…> ________________________________ Upcoming Events Events in Denmark in 2025 (selection) * DeiC Q-Access roadshow, tentatively Oct 22 at 11.00-13.00 @ iNANO, AU (more info ASAP) * QUBITS Seminars:<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars> * Oct 27: Hans Stærkind, Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/optical-magneto…> * Nov 24: Michael Kues, Institute of Photonics, Leibniz University<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/optical-magneto…> * European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) (Sep 28-Oct 2 @ Copenhagen)<https://ecoc2025.org/> * EQTC (10-12 Nov @ Copenhagen)<https://eqtc2025.ku.dk/> * QCA Annual Meeting (Dec 9 @ iNANO, AU)<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/quantum-campus-…> Lists of international events * Quantum Technology Lab<https://quantum.technology/conf/index.html> * IOT WORLD of Quantum computing conferences<https://iotworldmagazine.com/2024/12/14/2628/ai-quantum-chips-vs-traditiona…> Stay Connected with QCA Learn more about QCA on the Quantum Campus Aarhus website →<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>. 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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Hans Stærkind on "Optical Magnetometry for MRI"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

Apologies for the inconvenience. I’m resending the Outlook invitation due to a minor error in the previous version. Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar, where Hans Stærkind, postdoctoral researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute (University of Copenhagen), will give a talk entitled: ”Optical Magnetometry for MRI” Date: October 27, 2025 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: Aud G2, 1532-122 (NOT iNANO!) Format: 45-minute talk followed by discussion and refreshments All are welcome! Drinks and snacks will be served after the talk. Please accept this calendar invitation if you plan to attend—it helps us estimate catering needs. About the speaker: Read more about the speaker here via this link<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/optical-magneto…>. ABSTRACT In this talk, Hans Stærkind will present the novel EXAAQ magnetometer. It is a high-field optical quantum magnetometer based on saturated absorption spectroscopy on the extreme angular-momentum states of the cesium D2 line. With key features including continuous readout, high sampling rate, and sensitivity and accuracy in the ppm range, it represents a competitive alternative to conventional techniques for measuring magnetic fields of several teslas. The prototype has four small separate field probes, and all support electronics and optics are fitted into a single 19-inch rack to make it compact, mobile, and robust. The field probes are fiber coupled and made from nonmetallic components, allowing them to be easily and safely positioned inside a 7 T MRI scanner. He will discuss how this system can be used for improving image quality in MRI, by detecting imperfections in the magnetic field gradients that are played out during an MR scanning sequence. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! For details and upcoming QUBITS Seminars, visit: https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are part of the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you wish to be removed, please contact me directly. If this invitation was forwarded to you by a colleague and you would like to receive future QUBITS Seminar announcements directly, you can sign up here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>. On behalf of the QUBITS Seminar Committee, Jill Miwa (PHYS, iNANO), Tobias Weidner (CHEM, iNANO), Victoria Birkedal (CHEM, iNANO), Jaco van de Pol (CS), Christian Pascal Hirsch (MATH), and Andreas Roepstorff (AIAS, ARTS). Best regards, Lise (Quantum Campus Aarhus Coordinator) Med venlig hilsen / Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Special Consultant, MSc, PhD, Dip. Com. iNANO Communication Responsible Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) Coordinator (quantum.au.dk<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>) Trade Union Representative (DM<https://dm.dk/english/>, IDA<https://english.ida.dk/?_gl=1*9lyjw1*_gcl_au*MTQ3MzU3NzYwNy4xNzI0ODM2ODA4*_….>, DJØF<https://www.djoef.dk/english>, PharmaDanmark<https://www.pharmadanmark.dk/en/front-page>) Office: Bldg. 1590 room 222 Tel: +45 31 36 16 93 E-mail: lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<mailto:lrlp@inano.au.dk> Personal website: au.dk/lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<https://www.au.dk/lrlp@inano.au.dk> Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) Aarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Website: http://inano.au.dk/ [signature_1702226708]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Hans Stærkind on "Optical Magnetometry for MRI"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar on September 24, 2025, where Hans Stærkind, postdoctoral researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute (University of Copenhagen), will give a talk entitled: ”Optical Magnetometry for MRI” Date: October 27, 2025 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: Aud G2, 1532-122 (NOT iNANO!) Format: 45-minute talk followed by discussion and refreshments All are welcome! Drinks and snacks will be served after the talk. Please accept this calendar invitation if you plan to attend—it helps us estimate catering needs. About the speaker: Read more about the speaker here via this link<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/optical-magneto…>. ABSTRACT In this talk, Hans Stærkind will present the novel EXAAQ magnetometer. It is a high-field optical quantum magnetometer based on saturated absorption spectroscopy on the extreme angular-momentum states of the cesium D2 line. With key features including continuous readout, high sampling rate, and sensitivity and accuracy in the ppm range, it represents a competitive alternative to conventional techniques for measuring magnetic fields of several teslas. The prototype has four small separate field probes, and all support electronics and optics are fitted into a single 19-inch rack to make it compact, mobile, and robust. The field probes are fiber coupled and made from nonmetallic components, allowing them to be easily and safely positioned inside a 7 T MRI scanner. He will discuss how this system can be used for improving image quality in MRI, by detecting imperfections in the magnetic field gradients that are played out during an MR scanning sequence. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! For details and upcoming QUBITS Seminars, visit: https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are part of the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you wish to be removed, please contact me directly. If this invitation was forwarded to you by a colleague and you would like to receive future QUBITS Seminar announcements directly, you can sign up here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>. On behalf of the QUBITS Seminar Committee, Jill Miwa (PHYS, iNANO), Tobias Weidner (CHEM, iNANO), Victoria Birkedal (CHEM, iNANO), Jaco van de Pol (CS), Christian Pascal Hirsch (MATH), and Andreas Roepstorff (AIAS, ARTS). Best regards, Lise (Quantum Campus Aarhus Coordinator) Med venlig hilsen / Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Special Consultant, MSc, PhD, Dip. Com. iNANO Communication Responsible Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) Coordinator (quantum.au.dk<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>) Trade Union Representative (DM<https://dm.dk/english/>, IDA<https://english.ida.dk/?_gl=1*9lyjw1*_gcl_au*MTQ3MzU3NzYwNy4xNzI0ODM2ODA4*_….>, DJØF<https://www.djoef.dk/english>, PharmaDanmark<https://www.pharmadanmark.dk/en/front-page>) Office: Bldg. 1590 room 222 Tel: +45 31 36 16 93 E-mail: lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<mailto:lrlp@inano.au.dk> Personal website: au.dk/lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<https://www.au.dk/lrlp@inano.au.dk> Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) Aarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Website: http://inano.au.dk/ [signature_1702226708]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Prof. Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen (SDU) on "Gaussian Weighted Integrals, Gaussian Boson Sampling, CV and DV Topological Quantum Computing and Industrial Applications"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Dear all, At very short notice, we have the opportunity to host a QUBITS Seminar with Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen (University of Southern Denmark, Centre for Quantum Mathematics). He will give a talk entitled: ”Gaussian Weighted Integrals, Gaussian Boson Sampling, CV and DV Topological Quantum Computing and Industrial Applications” Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: iNANO Aud (1593-012) Format: 45-minute talk followed by refreshments All are welcome! Drinks and snacks will be served after the talk. Please accept this calendar invitation if you plan to attend—it helps us estimate catering needs. About the speaker: Read more about the speaker here via this link<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/gaussian-weight…>. ABSTRACT The talk will cover a broad range of the quantum algorithm and quantum software work they do at the Centre for Quantum Mathematics at SDU. In particular, their recent work on applications of Gaussian Boson Sampling to computation of Gaussian weighted integrals, where they can mathematically establish exponential speed up over Monte Carlo sampling under certain conditions and speed up over Monte Carlo sampling in general. Their novel ideas of implementing both the Andersen–Kashaev TQFT and further the Witten–Reshetikhin–Turaev TQFT as novel forms of Topological Quantum Computing on various kinds of quantum hardware will be reviewed, and their collaborations with quantum hardware teams both from academia and from quantum start-ups will be covered. Finally, collaborations with major Danish and international industry partners via their collaboration with Qpurpose will be discussed. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! For details and upcoming QUBITS Seminars, visit: https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are part of the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you wish to be removed, please contact me directly. If this invitation was forwarded to you by a colleague and you would like to receive future QUBITS Seminar announcements directly, you can sign up here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>. On behalf of the QUBITS Seminar Committee, Jill Miwa (PHYS, iNANO), Tobias Weidner (CHEM, iNANO), Victoria Birkedal (CHEM, iNANO), Jaco van de Pol (CS), Christian Pascal Hirsch (MATH), and Andreas Roepstorff (AIAS, ARTS). Best regards, Lise (Quantum Campus Aarhus Coordinator) Med venlig hilsen / Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Special Consultant, MSc, PhD, Dip. Com. ACT coordinator – Innovative Science Communication Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) Coordinator (quantum.au.dk<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>) Trade Union Representative (DM<https://dm.dk/english/>, IDA<https://english.ida.dk/?_gl=1*9lyjw1*_gcl_au*MTQ3MzU3NzYwNy4xNzI0ODM2ODA4*_….>, DJØF<https://www.djoef.dk/english>, PharmaDanmark<https://www.pharmadanmark.dk/en/front-page>) Office: Bldg. 1590 room 222 Tel: +45 31 36 16 93 E-mail: lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<mailto:lrlp@inano.au.dk> Personal website: au.dk/lrlp(a)inano.au.dk<https://www.au.dk/lrlp@inano.au.dk> Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) Aarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Website: http://inano.au.dk/ [signature_1702226708]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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