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The quantum computer: it doesn't exist yet, but still we understand increasingly better what problems it can solve 09 April 2024
How do we know what a quantum computer is good for when it hasn't been built yet? That's what PhD candidate Casper Gyurik investigated by combining tw...
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Post-quantum cryptography should keep our DigiD, bank accounts and state secrets safe 15 January 2024
Our banking, DigiD and sensitive medical data: what if our entire digital infrastructure can no longer be trusted? Jelle Don has this question permane...
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European grant to advance self-learning capabilities of quantum computers 24 November 2023
A major grant for research into machine learning algorithms for quantum computers. With this ERC Consolidator grant, Vedran Dunjko and his colleagues ...
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Two ERC Consolidator Grants for Leiden researchers 23 November 2023
Research on quantum computers and Islamic charities: two Leiden researchers have received a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council.
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New professor Vedran Dunjko finds real-world problems that a quantum computer can solve 02 November 2023
When he started high school, his brother gave him an advanced book on quantum computing. That's when he knew what he wanted to pursue. Since 1 October...
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Designing the quantum future on a regular computer 22 March 2023
Computer scientist Tim Coopmans uses pen, paper and regular computers to simulate the best possible quantum computer. He tells about his research and ...
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Researchers from Leiden University have received awards in Nationaal Groeifonds Quantum Technology programme 20 December 2022
Three researchers from Leiden University have received awards in the Quantum Technology programme within the National Growth Fund, organised by NWO i...
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Heineken Young Scientists Award for three Leiden researchers 11 July 2022
Three of the four Heineken Young Scientists Awards for 2022 have gone to researchers from Leiden: chronobiologist Laura Kervezee, physicist Jordi Tura...
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Towards relevant quantum computers 20 April 2022
Can we use quantum computers in a way that is also relevant to society? With the help of a 2-million-euro NWA grant, Leiden University will work with ...
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Léo Ducas appointed professor of Mathematical Cryptology 11 April 2022
In cryptography, the sky is the limit according to the new professor Mathematical Cryptology Léo Ducas. He already designed several cryptosystems as p...
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Quantum Leiden creates potential for a great quantum future 05 October 2021
Friday afternoon, 1 October. Location: one of the most vibration-free places in the world. In this setting, Leiden top scientists launched Quantum Lei...
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615 million euros for quantum research 09 April 2021
Quantum Delta NL, a research programme in which Leiden University participates, has been awarded 615 million euros from the National Growth Fund to he...
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Artificial Intelligence learns faster with quantum technology 09 March 2021
An international collaboration, including Leiden physicist and computer scientist Vedran Dunjko, showed that quantum technology can speed-up the learn...
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NWA funding for communications research on quantum computing 22 December 2020
Leiden physicist Julia Cramer receives 50 thousand euros in funding for 'Let's talk about quantum', a research project on communication about quantum ...
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Shell works with Leiden and VU researchers on quantum computer algorithms for chemistry 26 May 2020
Shell cooperates with theoretical physicists and chemists of Leiden University to research how quantum computer algorithms can help simulate complex m...