Workshop on Integrated Optics for Quantum Computing and Emerging Applications

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:00-16:30 Eastern Time (EDT) — UTC-4
Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Room 519AB

Invited Speakers:

Devin Smith, CTO, QuiX Quantum, Netherlands
Roberto Morandotti, Professor, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Canada
Tatsuhiro Onodera, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Canada
Mehdi Namazi, Co-Founder and CSO, Qunnect, USA
Sarah Sharif, Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA
Mahdi Hosseini, Associate Professor, Northwestern University, USA
Stefanie J. Beale, Quantum Technologies Communications Manager, Photonic Inc., Canada
Matthew Posner, Chair, IEEE Photonics Society Montréal Chapter
Director, Business and Technology Development, Axonal Networks Inc.
Advisor, PIC & Quantum Technologies, Optech
Ryoichi Ishihara, Associate Professor, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Agenda:

Session info  TimeSpeakerTitle of talk
WKS-16, Session 1
Session chair:
Kaveh Rahbardar Mojaver Room 519AB
10:00 – 10:30Devin Smith, QuiX QuantumPhotonic Quantum computing: The challenges of scaling
10:30 – 11:00Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern UniversityQuantum Interaction of Photonic Information with Rare-Earth Ions in Solids
11:00 – 11:30Tatsuhiro Onodera, University of TorontoA two-dimensionally programmable photonic chip for classical and quantum information processing
WKS-16, Session 2
Session chair:
Kaveh Rahbardar Mojaver
Room 519AB
13:00 – 13:30Roberto Morandotti, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)Integrated Photonics for Quantum Information Processing
13:30 – 14:00Stefanie J. Beale, Photonic Inc.Distributed Quantum Computing with Photonically Interconnected Silicon Colour Centres
14:00 – 14:30Sarah Sharif, University of OklahomaExploring nonlinear activation function within mirroring resonators for future optical and quantum optical neuromorphic computing
WKS-16, Session 3
Session chair:
Mahdi Nikdast
Room 519AB
15:00 – 15:30Mehdi Namazi, QunnectTowards a practical room temperature quantum repeater
15:30 – 16:00Ryoichi Ishihara TU DelftIntegration Challenges in Modular Quantum Computer based on Diamond Spin Qubits
16:00 – 16:30Matthew Posner IEEE Photonics Society Montréal ChapterEnabling photonics for quantum 2.0 in Québec: an ecosystem perspective

Organizers:
Kaveh Rahbardar Mojaver, Colorado State University, USA
Mahdi Nikdast, Colorado State University, USA
Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, McGill University, Canada
Sarah Sharif, University of Oklahoma, USA
Andras Gyenis, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Sara Marzban, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Caterina Taballione, Quix Quantum, The Netherlands

Summary: This workshop seeks to explore the multifaceted realm of integrated photonic quantum computing, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge and collaboration among academic researchers and industry participants.

Abstract: The Integrated Optics for Quantum Computing and Emerging Applications workshop aims to provide a platform for discussing a diverse range of photonic quantum computing-related topics and fostering an environment for the exchange of knowledge and opinions among academic and industrial participants. The workshop comprises three 90-minute sessions featuring invited and contributed speakers and covers six key topics, narrow enough to clearly communicate to the participants what will be discussed and to ensure that the audience is able to comfortably follow all the talks, but broad enough to still remain inviting to the contributed authors. The topics include: Scalable integrated optics for quantum applications; Transition from classical to quantum photonics; Recent advancement in Silicon Photonics for quantum computing; Entangled quantum light sources; Photonic packaging and testing for quantum computing; Photonic physical unclonable functions for data security

Keywords: Photonic quantum computing, Scalable integrated optics for quantum applications, From classical to quantum photonics, Silicon Photonics for quantum computing, Entangled quantum light sources, Photonic packaging and testing for quantum computing.

IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering – QEC24

Technical Sponsor:
We appreciate the support of our sponsor Quix Quantum!