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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Robin Kaarsgaard Sales on "Free Quantum Computing"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

UPDATE: We have had to change the auditorium for this seminar. Unfortunately, if you previously declined the calendar invitation, you may need to decline it again after this update. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. ———————————— Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar, where Associate Professor Robin Kaarsgaard Sales, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Southern Denmark, will give a talk entitled: “Free Quantum Computing” Date: March 2, 2026 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: iNANO Aud. (1593-012)<https://www.au.dk/om/organisation/find-au/bygningskort?b=1593> 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 talk and the speaker here via this link<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/free-quantum-co…>. ABSTRACT Quantum computing improves substantially on known classical algorithms for various important problems, but the nature of the relationship between quantum and classical computing is not yet fully understood. This relationship can be clarified by free models, that add to classical computing just enough physical principles to represent quantum computing and no more. In this talk, I will describe an axiomatisation of quantum computing that replaces the standard continuous postulates with a small number of discrete equations, as well as a free model that replaces the standard linear-algebraic model with a category-theoretical one. The axioms and model are based on reversible classical computing, isolate quantum advantage in the ability to take certain well-behaved square roots, and link to various quantum computing hardware platforms. This approach allows combinatorial optimisation, including brute force computer search, to optimise quantum computations. The free model may be interpreted as a programming language for quantum computers, that has the same expressivity and computational universality as the standard model, but additionally allows automated verification and reasoning. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information and direct invites from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! → Follow Quantum Campus Aarhus on LinkedIn to stay up to date with news, events, and community highlights: Quantum Campus Aarhus LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01DB1B01.25330720]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA Updates: News, funding opportunities & upcoming events
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Dear Quantum Campus Aarhus Community, Here’s a quick overview of the selected quantum related news content to help you navigate: * QCA News: * Carlsberg Foundation infrastructure grants to AU researchers * Novo Synergy grant for QuantuMRI at AU * * Funding Opportunities: * IFD Grand Solutions 2026 (Quantum Technologies) * NordForsk call: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges * NNF Data Science Collaborative Research Programme 2026 * QuNorth Flagship programme (access to MAGNE) is open * * Upcoming Events: Highlights of key quantum science events in Denmark and internationally, including: * QUBITS Seminar Series (upcoming talks) – next on Mar 2 * Nordic Quantum Ideation Workshop (Apr 8–10, Copenhagen) * National Optics Congress 2026 (Apr 8–9, AU) * IEEE qCCL 2026 (Aalborg) 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 * Carlsberg Foundation – research infrastructure grants (AU) * Bo Brummerstedt Iversen: Accurate quantification of phase transitions in energy and quantum materials. Read more here.<https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/det-har-vi-stoettet/cf25-1675/> * Jill Miwa: ASTRID2 + APPLE-II: Driving Next-Gen Quantum Research in Denmark. Read more here.<https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/det-har-vi-stoettet/cf25-1751/> * Sune Jespersen receives NOVO Synergy grant for QuantuMRI (Quantum-sensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging) * Professor Sune Jespersen (AU) has received a NOVO Synergy grant for the project “Quantum-sensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (QuantuMRI): Imaging beyond the voxel”. Read more here.<https://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/sune-jespersen-modtager-novo-syner…> * Open positions in the Nordics * Here you can find a collection of quantum-related positions that are currently open in the Nordics, both in academia and industry. Find the open positions here<https://nordita.org/nordic-quantum/nq-open-positions/> * QCA on LinkedIn * Follow QCA on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…> * Hosting a quantum-related talk/event at AU? * Let us know so we can promote it through QCA and perhaps as a QUBITS seminar. Upcoming and previous seminars<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars>. ________________________________ Funding Opportunities Innovation Fund Denmark: Grand Solutions 2026 – Quantum Technologies * Funding for ambitious projects strengthening Danish positions of strength in quantum technologies (two-phase application). * Phase 1 deadline: March 3, 2026, 12:00 noon * Phase 2 deadline: September 10, 2026, 12:00 noon. * Read more here: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/grand-solutions/grand-solutions-2026-quan… NordForsk: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges (NFRF + NordForsk) * This call supports international, interdisciplinary and transformative projects using disruptive technologies to address major global challenges and accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). * Deadlines: NOI (March 3, 2026), LOI (June 9, 2026), Full application (November 3, 2026). * NordForsk finances Nordic participants (projects must include partners from at least two Nordic countries; one Nordic team member must be Co-PI). * See call here.<https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/call-proposals-disruptive-technologies> Novo Nordisk Foundation: Data Science Collaborative Research Programme 2026 * Collaborative research programme supporting interdisciplinary data science projects anchored at Danish research institutions (up to DKK 40 million per grant). * Call closes: March 3, 2026, 14:00 (Copenhagen time). * Read more and apply here<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/data-science-collaborative-research-p…>. QuNorth Flagship programme – access to MAGNE is open (call open until Jun 12, 2026) * QuNorth has launched its Flagship Programme and will jointly select up to three teams for a structured support programme, including early/exclusive access to MAGNE (Denmark’s national quantum computing facility). * Read the full call.<https://qunorth.com/news/flagship/> Horizon Europe – European Commission * Open and upcoming calls on quantum communication, sensing, computing and infrastructure, among others. * Find open EU calls<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…> ________________________________ Upcoming Events Events in Denmark in 2026 (selection) * QUBITS Seminars:<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars> * Mar 2: Robin Kaarsgaard Sales, SDU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/free-quantum-co…> * Apr 13: Sarang Dalal, CFIN, HEALTH, AU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/titel-to-be-ann…> * May 4: Emil Zanchetta Ulsig, ECE, TECH, AU and Qversion<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/qubits-seminar-…> * Nordic Quantum Ideation Workshop<https://www.nordicinnovation.org/events/2026/apply-now-nordic-quantum-ideat…> (Apr 8–10 @ Copenhagen) * A hands-on, two-day workshop for PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and PIs exploring application and startup potential of quantum research (free of charge; includes a matchmaking dinner on Apr 8). * National Optics Congress 2026<https://www.dops.dk/event/dops-national-optics-congress-2026/> (Apr 8–9 @ Aarhus University) * DOPS’ National Optics Congress takes place April 8–9, 2026 at Aarhus University * IEEE qCCL 2026<https://www.ieeeqccl2026.com/> (30 June–3 July @ Aalborg University) * EEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing and Learning (IEEE qCCL 2026) takes place July 1–3, 2026 at Aalborg University, preceded by tutorials on June 30. Lists of international events * Quantum Technology Lab<https://quantum.technology/conf/index.html> * Nordic Quantum events calendar<https://nordita.org/nordic-quantum/nordic-quantum-events/> Stay Connected with QCA Learn more about QCA on the Quantum Campus Aarhus website →<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>. Follow QCA on LinkedIn →<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…>. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are on the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact me directly. Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) 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/ [cid:image002.png@01DB1B01.25330720]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Robin Kaarsgaard Sales on "Free Quantum Computing"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar, where Associate Professor Robin Kaarsgaard Sales, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Southern Denmark, will give a talk entitled: “Free Quantum Computing” Date: March 2, 2026 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: Aud. G (1532-122)<https://www.au.dk/om/organisation/find-au/bygningskort?b=1532> 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/free-quantum-co…>. ABSTRACT Quantum computing improves substantially on known classical algorithms for various important problems, but the nature of the relationship between quantum and classical computing is not yet fully understood. This relationship can be clarified by free models, that add to classical computing just enough physical principles to represent quantum computing and no more. In this talk, I will describe an axiomatisation of quantum computing that replaces the standard continuous postulates with a small number of discrete equations, as well as a free model that replaces the standard linear-algebraic model with a category-theoretical one. The axioms and model are based on reversible classical computing, isolate quantum advantage in the ability to take certain well-behaved square roots, and link to various quantum computing hardware platforms. This approach allows combinatorial optimisation, including brute force computer search, to optimise quantum computations. The free model may be interpreted as a programming language for quantum computers, that has the same expressivity and computational universality as the standard model, but additionally allows automated verification and reasoning. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information and direct invites from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! → Follow Quantum Campus Aarhus on LinkedIn to stay up to date with news, events, and community highlights: Quantum Campus Aarhus LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01DB1B01.25330720]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Matthias Christandl on "Fault-tolerant quantum computation"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar, where Professor Matthias Christiandl, Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, will give a talk entitled: “Fault-tolerant quantum computation” Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: iNANO Aud (1593-012) 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/fault-tolerant-…>. ABSTRACT The qubit quality of available quantum devices is steadily improving, yet individual qubit operations are expected to remain noisy for the foreseeable future. This poses a fundamental challenge for running large-scale quantum algorithms, such as factoring or materials simulation. In this talk, Matthias Christandl will introduce the key ideas behind fault-tolerant quantum computation, explaining how a virtual noiseless quantum processor can be simulated using noisy hardware—provided the noise level is below a certain threshold. He will also discuss fault tolerance in distributed quantum settings, including multi-core quantum processors and the quantum internet, where quantum information must be transmitted between noisy devices via even noisier communication channels. The talk will provide intuition for how such systems can nevertheless be protected against noise. → Please forward this invitation to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information and direct invites from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! → Follow Quantum Campus Aarhus on LinkedIn to stay up to date with news, events, and community highlights: Quantum Campus Aarhus LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01DB1B01.25330720]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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Don’t miss out – Join us for QCA Annual Meeting 2025!
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 28 Nov '25

28 Nov '25

Dear Quantum Campus Aarhus Community, The QCA Annual Meeting 2025 is just around the corner – and if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 Time: 12:30–17:00 Location: iNANO Auditorium, Aarhus University Admission: Free (registration required - <https://event.au.dk/events/qca-annual-meeting-2025> deadline is 1 December 2025<https://event.au.dk/events/qca-annual-meeting-2025>) This half-day event gathers researchers, students, and industry professionals from across AU to explore current directions in quantum research, innovation, and collaboration. Programme highlights include: * Keynote by Peter Lodahl, Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute and founder of Sparrow Quantum. Lodahl is a leading figure in photonic quantum technologies and quantum network research, and will share insights from both his academic and entrepreneurial journey. * Research highlight by Simon Wall (Associate Professor, PHYS): Controlling Quantum Materials with Ultrafast Light – how X-ray lasers can reveal hidden dynamics in quantum materials and help us understand transient states such as light-induced superconductivity. * Research highlight by Artem Volosniev (Associate Professor, PHYS): Exactly Solvable Models in Strongly Interacting Quantum Mechanics – exploring elegant theoretical models that offer deep insights into complex many-body quantum systems. * Industry highlight by Allan Grønlund, CTO and co-founder of Kvantify, a Danish quantum software company. Grønlund will discuss practical advances in quantum algorithm design and how Denmark is shaping the future of applied quantum computing. * Panel debate: Strategic Quantum Funding in Denmark Featuring: * Nikolaj Zinner, Professor at Department of Physics and Astronomy (AU), CSO at Kvantify, and chair of the Danish Quantum Community (DQC). * Morten Bache, Morten Bache, Scientific Director for Quantum Technologies at the Novo Nordisk Foundation, where he leads one of the largest philanthropic quantum funding initiatives in Europe. * Moderated by Poul Nissen, Vice Dean at Faculty of Natural Sciences * Poster session throughout the event, including during the coffee breaks and the final networking session with drinks, snacks, and pizza. ➡️ Full programme and registration here: https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/quantum-campus-…<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/quantum-campus-…> Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who may not yet be part of the QCA mailing list. Stay Connected with QCA Learn more about QCA on the Quantum Campus Aarhus website →<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>. Follow QCA on LinkedIn →<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-universit…>. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are on the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact me directly. Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 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/ [cid:image002.png@01DB1B01.25330720]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: QUBITS Seminar by Michael Kues on "Non-classical Frequency Combs and Spectral Processing for Quantum Networks"
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Dear all, Join us for the next QUBITS Seminar, where Professor Michael Kues, Institute of Photonics at Leibniz University Hannover, will give a talk entitled: “Non-classical Frequency Combs and Spectral Processing for Quantum Networks” Date: November 24, 2025 Time: 14:15–16:00 Location: Auditorium G2 (1532-122) 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/non-classical-f…>. ABSTRACT This talk presents recent progress in quantum photonic integrated circuits (QPICs) as a promising route to scalable quantum technologies. Michael Kues will highlight results on the generation of non-classical states of light, including biphoton frequency combs and high-dimensional entangled quantum states. He will also introduce novel QPIC-based spectral processing schemes that enable manipulation of these frequency-encoded states. The talk will discuss their potential for high-dimensional quantum information processing and long-distance quantum communication. → 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_4161487983]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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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>. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are on the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact me directly. If this invitation was forwarded to you by a colleague and you would like to receive future QCA updates directly, you can sign up here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>. Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) 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_3471723279]<https://inano.au.dk/>

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QCA: Learn how to access free quantum computing resources – Join us Oct 22 @ iNANO
by Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Dear all, On behalf of DeiC and Quantum Campus Aarhus, we are pleased to invite you to the upcoming DeiC Q-Access Roadshow at Aarhus University on October 22, 2025, from 11:15 to 13:00 at iNANO, room 1592-316. This is a unique opportunity to: * Learn how to get free access to quantum computing resources via DeiC * Discover the latest developments in the quantum computing landscape * Get inspired by real-life use cases from various research areas * Connect with the local quantum community Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served to those who register in advance. 👉 Register here before October 21, 10:00 AM: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xyn2Xk5H92 📰 Event details and agenda: https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/deic-q-access-r… Everyone is welcome — students, researchers, and all interested in quantum technologies. → 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>! We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Lise Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are on the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact me directly. If this invitation was forwarded to you by a colleague and you would like to receive future QCA updates directly, you can sign up here<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>. 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_717479531]<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

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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