Quantum Spring 2025

Κβαντική Άνοιξη 2025 – Quantum Spring 2025 will be held at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

When?

March 2025

Poster Competition: “Quantum Science and Technology”

March 17, 2025 – 14:30

Lecture: “The History of the Strange Quantum World of Low Temperatures”
Speaker: Prof. Kostas Gavroglou (Emeritus Professor of History of Science, NKUA)
March 26, 2025 – Symposium: “Quantum Science and Technology at NTUA”
📍 Event Hall, NTUA

Program

14:30 | Opening Remarks
15:00 | Quantum Mechanics at the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences (SEMFE). Speaker: Prof. A. Kyritsis, Dean of SEMFE
15:20 | From the Atom to the Universe: The Quantum Revolution. Speaker: Prof. A. Kehagias, SEMFE
16:00 | Coffee Break ☕
16:30 | Quantum Computing Technologies at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE-NTUA). Speaker: Prof. A. Pagourtzis
17:10 | Quantum Technologies: Benefits and Challenges. Speaker: Dr. P. Dimitrakis, Research Director, Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (NCSR Demokritos)
17:50 | Presentation of the Quantum Computing Laboratory at SEMFE. Speaker: Dr. I. Theodonis, NTUA
18:10 | Visit to the Quantum Computing Laboratory at SEMFE

April 2, 2025 – 14:30
Lecture: “The Enigmatic Behavior of Electrons in Twisted 2D Materials”
Speaker: Prof. Efthymios Kaxiras (Harvard University)
April 30, 2025 – 15:00
Lecture: “Quantum Communication Networks”
Speaker: Dr. Eleni Diamanti (CNRS, Sorbonne University, Paris Centre for Quantum Technologies)

May 14, 2025 – 15:00
Lecture: “Quantum Mechanics and the Phenomenon of Life: Reflections on Schrödinger”
Speaker: Prof. Stefanos Trachanas (University of Crete, Institute of Technology and Research)
This series of events aims to highlight cutting-edge research in quantum science and its applications! 🚀

2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (Quantum Week)

IEEE Quantum Week — the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) — bridges the gap between the science of quantum computing and the development of the industry surrounding it. This event brings a perspective to the quantum industry that differs from strictly academic or business conferences.

IEEE Quantum Week is a multidisciplinary venue that gives attendees the unique chance to discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers.

The 13th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good (April 25 – 27, 2025)

This year, the NYUAD Hackathon is focusing on one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Quantum Computing (QC), along with the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing QC, while addressing the challenges outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We are proud to take part in the global celebration activities of the UN’s declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

International School of Physics “Enrico Fermi” Course 216 – Frontiers in Medical Physics

Course 216 – Frontiers in Medical Physics

Topics:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • Fundaments of MRI
  • Reconstruction techniques
  • q-MRI
  • Diffusion & functional MRI, tractography
  • New frontiers in MRI technologies

X-Ray imaging

  • Fundaments of X-ray imaging
  • Dose optimization in X-ray imaging
  • Photon counting CT: image quality and new perspectives
  • Phase contrast imaging techniques
  • Dark field imaging: from the physics principles to the first clinical experience

External beam Radiotherapy (RT): status and new perspectives

  • Clinical needs in radiation oncology
  • Fundaments of radiobiology
  • Technological aspects of external beam radiotherapy
  • Advanced image guidance in photon therapy
  • Advanced image guidance in particle therapy
  • New frontiers in external beam radiotherapy: Temporal (FLASH) and Spatial (mini beams) Fractionation

Innovative instrumentation for external beam radiotherapy

  • Accelerators for ion beam therapy: status and new developments
  • New systems for FLASH & very high-energy electrons (VHEE) RT
  • Laser-driven proton sources for biomedical applications
  • New dosimeters for next-generation RT

The bleeding edge in AI, imaging, and therapeutic technologies

  • Redefining (bio)medical physics with AI and generative models
  • AI-Driven preakthroughs across physics, neuroscience, and AI
  • Quantum AI and quantum applications in precision medicine
  • Magnetic nanomaterials for next-generation neurophysics
  • Beyond boundaries: Ultra-High Field MRI (7T-17T) in human and animal research
  • Combining ultrasound and UHF MRI for brain therapies

1 – 6 July 2025
Directors
Cristina Lenardi – Università degli Studi di Milano & INFN Milano (Italy)
Katia Parodi – Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich (Germany)

Revolución Cuántica

El Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Calkiní (ITESCAM) propone organizar un ciclo de conferencias de dos días, del 3 al 4 de abril de 2025. El título del evento es “Revolución Cuántica: Ciencia, Tecnología y Futuro”. Este evento está diseñado para ser mayoritariamente divulgativo, con el objetivo de hacer accesibles los conceptos de la ciencia y la tecnología cuántica a toda la comunidad, independientemente de su formación en física.

Las actividades incluirán charlas que abordarán temas como la computación cuántica, las aplicaciones médicas de la tecnología cuántica y su impacto en la vida cotidiana, aplicaciones en energías renovables y nanomateriales. Los contenidos se presentarán de manera sencilla y comprensible, utilizando ejemplos prácticos y evitando tecnicismos, para asegurar que todos los asistentes puedan comprender y apreciar la relevancia de estos avances.

From Classical to Quantum Measurement Systems – IYQ

The event “From Classical to Quantum Measurement Systems” recognizes classical and quantum technology for different applications in measurement technology, including optical sensing and metrology, bioimaging and optogenetics, multimode fiber amplifier, high-speed data transmission, quantum sensing with undetected light, quantum computing, 6G-quantum communication, entangled photons for fiber communication.

Spring Series Talk: Molecular Self-Assembly: A Lego Movie through the lens of Quantum Mechanical Simulations

Chemistry Seminar: Sivanujan Suthaharan

Sivanujan Suthaharan, a master’s student from Illinois State University Department of Chemistry, will present a seminar titled “Molecular Self-Assembly: A Lego Movie Through the Lens of Quantum Mechanical Simulations” at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Julian Hall, room 225. Refreshments will be served prior to the seminar in Julian Hall, room 224.

Chemistry Seminar: Sivanujan Suthaharan

2025 UBCQ Career Fair

Celebrate the International Year of Quantum and 100 years of quantum mechanics at the 2025 UBC Quantum Career Fair! Open to all students, attend our event on March 11th, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm, at the Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre at the University of British Columbia for a day of networking, seminars, and panel discussions exploring quantum science and technologies in the real world. Joined by IBM, Amazon, QMI, and many more, come meet the industry leaders and academics at the forefront of quantum research!

Quantum Perspectives: WITS & IBM Seminar Series

Seminar on the potential and limitations of quantum machine learning followed by a panel discussion on Quantum computing enablement and driving quantum computing research at Wits and in South Africa.