Adaptive quantum optics

It seems quantum mechanics and thermodynamics cannot be true simultaneously. In a new publication, UT researchers use photons in an optical chip to demonstrate how both theories can be true at the same time. They recently published their results in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

The Dutch Research Council for Scientific Research (NWO), has awarded Vidi funding to four UT research projects. These are studies led by Arnd Hartmanns, Linn Leppert, Jelmer Renema and Roland van Rijswijk-Deij. With this contribution of 800,000 euros, they can develop an innovative line of research and set up a research group in the coming five years.

With 200 participants, the event offered an exciting programme of keynotes, presentations, workshops, and an exhibition. Prominent experts shared specific research and innovations in the field of integrated optics, while parallel sessions and workshops provided a platform for participants to present their own work and gain hands-on experience.

Quantum mechanics is almost impossible to understand: try to imagine a switch that is on and off at the same time! Dr Cas Damen (lecturer Nanotechnology Saxion) took the audience into the wonderful world of quantum mechanics and talked about its applications. Dr Jelmer Renema (UT associate professor at AQO and Chief Scientist QuiX Quantum) built a quantum computer from Twente, that is now the standard in Europe. He showed how to turn photons into qubits and how to calculate with them, and told about the success story of Quix Quantum (UT spin-off)