Julia Cramer Group - Quantum and Society
The research group ‘Quantum and Society’ explores the boundary between quantum technology and science communication.
Research into the social impact of quantum technology on society is of high relevance. Understanding the concerns, questions and acceptance of societal groups will help promote, understand and improve societal engagement in quantum technology. We want to know what kind of communication specific groups in society need and expect, which communication methods fit their needs, and how the quantum technology can benefit society in an effective way. The Quantum and Society research group aims to increase social involvement, both of the quantum community towards society and the other way around. The group participates in Quantum Delta NL's Living Lab Quantum and Society.
Research within the Quantum and Society group focusses on the societal attitude towards quantum computers, metaphors and interpretation of ‘quantum’, quantum literacy, quantum for IT professionals and the distinction in the perception of quantum technology between developers, direct target groups and social groups.
Group leader Julia Cramer has a background in experimental quantum physics and science communication research and is active in practical outreach in various forms.
News
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Julia Cramer in NRC: ‘My goal is to bring quantum technology into society’ -
Lowlands visitors will teach scientists more about quantum mechanics -
Do you know how quantum can change society? Most people don’t -
Jointly into the quantum future: ‘A crucial role for education and science communication’ -
Communication about quantum technology offers many opportunities (but there are risks too) -
615 million euros for quantum research -
Julia Cramer in Atlas -
NWA funding for communications research on quantum computing
Key papers
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Meinsma A.L., Kristensen S. W., Reijnierse W.G., Smeets I., Cramer J. (2023), Is everything quantum 'spooky and weird'? An exploration of popular communication about quantum science and technology in TEDx talks, Quantum Science and Technology, 8: 035004
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Bruijnzeel A.B., Yazilitas D., Smeets I., Bruyckere P. de & Cramer J. (2022), How diverse is diversity? : An exploration of references to diversity in the recent literature in STEM higher education, European Journal of Stem Education 7(1): 12
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Rodrigues Dos Santos Russo P., Bergsvik R., Cramer J., Kerkhoven A. & Oever S. van den (2022), Public engagement at research institutes in the Netherlands: fertile territory or terra nullius?. In: Entradas M. & Bauer M.W. (red.) Public communication of research universities. London: Routledge. 1-15
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Feenstra L., Cramer J. & Logman P.S.W.M. (2021), A Lego® Mach–Zehnder interferometer with an Arduino detector, Physics Education 56(2): 023004
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Kristensen S.W., Cramer J., McCollam A., Reijnierse W.G. & Smeets I. (2021), The matter of complex anti-matter: the portrayal and framing of physics in Dutch newspapers, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication 20(7): A02
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Grimmon, A. S., Cramer, J., Yazilitas, D., Smeets, I., & De Bruyckere, P. (2020). Interest in STEM among children with a low socio-economic status: Further support for the STEM-CIS-instrument through the adapted Dutch STEM-LIT measuring instrument. Accepted at Cogent Education (2020)
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T. S. Moraga Calderon, H. Buisman, J. Cramer, The relevance of learning quantum physics from the perspective of the secondary school student: A case study on Dutch students’ change of perception of the importance of quantum physics and technology after a “Quantum Rules!” intervention. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education 8, 1 (2020).
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J. Cramer, A. Grimmon, P. De Bruyckere and D. Yazilitas. “Wetenschappers die vinden zeg maar alles uit” Hoe maken we de bètawetenschappen bereikbaar en interessant voor kinderen op scholen in krachtwijken? Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Natuurkunde 84, 08 (2019).
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Cramer J., Russo P. & Sarperi S. (2018), Wat moet ik met het publiek? De houding van senior academici in de natuur- en sterrenkunde tegenover outreachactiviteiten, Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Natuurkunde 84(4): 124-126.
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Abobeih, M.H., Cramer, J., Bakker, M.A. et al. One-second coherence for a single electron spin coupled to a multi-qubit nuclear-spin environment. Nat Commun 9, 2552 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04916-z
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J. Cramer, N. Kalb, M. A. Rol, B. Hensen, M. S. Blok, M. Markham, D. J. Twitchen, R. Hanson, and T. H. Taminiau. Repeated quantum error correction on a continuously encoded qubit by real-time feedback. Nat. Commun. 7, 11526 (2016).
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T.H. Taminiau, J. Cramer, T. van der Sar, V.V. Dobrovitski & R. Hanson. Universal control and error correction in multi-qubit spin registers in diamond. Nat. Nanotech. 9, 171–176 (2014).
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Magazine: Quantum Vision Team. Quantum Internet, the internet’s next big step. June 2019.