Quantum Alberta Research Showcase 2023
Date: Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Location: University of Calgary,
Lecture Room: EEEL 161
Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL)
750 Campus Dr. NW
The Quantum Alberta Research Showcase includes talks from Quantum Alberta members from across the province, and provide networking opportunities for researchers and students, as well as with other invitees from across Alberta’s quantum ecosystem, including industry, government, and nonprofit.
Thank you to the day's sponsors!
- Quantum Major Innovation Fund Project (QMP) / Alberta Ministry of Technology and Innovation
- Alberta Innovates
- Quantum City
Agenda
Quantum Alberta members will present high-level overviews of their groups' research, industry partners will share their interests in the quantum ecosystem, and additional partners from across the quantum ecosystem will provide remarks to the community.
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Introductory Remarks Lindsay LeBlanc, Director, Quantum Alberta |
| 9:15 | Quantum optics: from the quantum internet to quantum biology Christoph Simon, University of Calgary |
| 9:30 | Uncovering quantum effects at low temperature John P. Davis, University of Alberta |
| 9:45 | Hybrid Quantum Systems: from superconductivity to quantum sensing Shabir Barzanjeh, University of Calgary |
| 10:00 | Use cases for Quantum - Lessons Learned Sajad Fathi Hafshejhani, University of Lethbridge |
| 10:15 | Kittens, cats, combs and compasses Barry Sanders, University of Calgary |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Novel diamond defects for building quantum technologies Erika Janitz, University of Calgary |
| 11:15 | Quantum resource theories and beyond Carlo Maria Scandolo, University of Calgary |
| 11:30 | Industry partner: Zero Point Cryogenics Elise Usunier |
| 11:40 | Industry Partner: TELUS Rainer Irashko |
| 11:50 | Industry Partner: Quantized Technologies Jordan Smith |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Testing fundamental physics with antimatter Timothy Friesen, University of Calgary |
| 13:15 | Modelling Nanoscale Quantum Materials for Sensing and Neuromorphic Applications Claudia Gomes da Rocha, University of Calgary |
| 13:30 | Tests of quantum gravity from atoms to the cosmos Vasil Todorinov, University of Lethbridge |
| 13:45 | Towards novel magnetic quantum sensing at room temperature via direct optical probing of noble gas nuclear spin Gil Porat, University of Alberta |
| 14:00 | Diamond nonlinear optics Sigurd Flagan, University of Calgary |
| 14:15 | Quantum technologies with warm, cold, and ultracold atoms Lindsay LeBlanc, University of Alberta |
| 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 | Remarks: National Research Council Peter C. Mason |
| 15:10 | Remarks: Alberta Ministry of Techology & Innovation Hubert Eng |
| 15:20 | Remarks: Alberta Innovates Crys Vanier |
| 15:30 | Remarks: Quantum MIF Project Barry Sanders |
| 15:40 | Remarks: Quantum City Megan Lee |
| 15:50 | Remarks: Quantum Horizons Alberta Joanne Cuthbertson |
| 16:00 | Poster Session & Networking, Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking |
Past Workshops
Quantum Alberta Workshop 2016
Date: 13 May 2016
Location:
The Banff Centre
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H5
Sponsored by: Canada National Defence, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge
One of the main objectives of QA2016 is to provide an opportunity for Alberta's quantum and nano communities (including the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, government, and industry) to gather and strengthen the ties between us. Another major objective is to identify and highlight quantum-nano activities in Alberta related specifically to advancing quantum technologies.
Nanoscience and quantum science and technology encompass a broad set of research topics, which often intersect. As these fields continue to advance, it is expected that their impact and overlap with each other will grow. Quantum Alberta has five research themes:
- Quantum foundations and quantum gravity
- Quantum chemistry and multiscale modelling
- Quantum materials
- Quantum nanoscience and technology
- Quantum optics and quantum information
Industry participation
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Microsoft
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DWave
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Norcada
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Resolved Instruments
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Quantum Silicon
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Applied Nanotools
Agenda
Invited talks will be 35 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
Thursday, 12 May 2016 (arrival for non-Calgary attendees)
| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Welcome reception | Maclab Bistro |
| 7:30 - | Self-organized dinner |
Friday, 13 May 2016
| 7:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast (for attendees staying at Banff Centre) | Vistas Dining Room |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast (for attendees arriving Friday) | Maclab Bistro |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Coffee and Poster setup | KC 201 |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Barry Sanders opens | KC 203 |
| 9:45 am - 10:30 am | Invited speaker: John Martinis, Google/UCSB | KC 203 |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Coffee & Posters | KC 201 |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Invited speaker: Mohammad Amin, D-Wave Systems | KC 203 |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch | Vistas Dining Room |
| 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm | Invited speaker: Nathan Wiebe, Microsoft Research | KC 203 |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Invited speaker: Wolfgang Tittel, University of Calgary | KC 203 |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Coffee & Posters | KC 201 |
| 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Hot Topics discussion | KC 203 |
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Wrap-up | KC 203 |
Accommodation and Travel
Participants from University of Calgary: Travel costs will be reimbursed, assuming transportation is by carpooling or by bus.
Participants from Universities of Edmonton & Lethbridge: One-night accommodation (12 May 2016) will be provided. Please send the name list to Nancy Jing Lu latest by Friday 8 April 2016. Travel costs will be reimbursed, assuming transportation is by carpooling or by bus.
Non-Albertan Academic Participants and Invited Speakers: One-night accommodation (12 May 2016) will be provided. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to $500. Flights should be booked to Calgary, and shuttle or bus from Calgary to Banff.
Industry, Government, and other participants, or for extended stay: Please call the Banff Centre directly for your accommodation. They offer special rate for the period 3 days pre- and post-event.
Shuttle Service
Participants receive a 20% discount on the Banff Airporter for shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff Centre. This brings the price including GST to $50.83 One Way and $101.65 Return/person. Click www.banffairporter.com/book and proceed through the reservation and type "QA2016" in the Promo Code section on the final payment page to receive the discount. Or call (888) 449-2901 and mention you are attending the Quantum Alberta Workshop.
Coffee Breaks and Meals
Breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch on 13 May 2016 will be provided. Please send your special dietary requirements to Nancy Jing Lu.
Poster Guidelines
To make a successful poster presentation:
- Put your poster up at least 1/2 hour prior to the start of the poster session.
- Please make your poster's size with maximum size 40" (wide) X 35" (tall), and can be mounted easily with push pins.
- Plan your poster to be in logical sequence, i.e. introduction, study design and methods, data collected, conclusion.
- To ensure visual effectiveness of your poster, use large lettering and a minimum of text.
- Remove your poster immediately at the close of the poster session.
Reimbursement
All reimbursement (travel costs for academic members and invited speakers) should be done within one month after the workshop. Please contact Nancy Jing Lu if you have any queries regarding your reimbursement.
- If you drive your car, please save fuel receipts. Reimbursement will be for fuel used, not mileage.
- If you use other method of transportation tool, please claim as per receipts.
Nancy Jing Lu's mailing address:
Institute for Quantum Science and Technology,
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW,
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Quantum Alberta Workshop 2018
Date: 18 July 2018
Location:
Hotel Arts
119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
Workshop steering committee: Alex Brown, Paul Barclay, Saurya Das, John Davis, Hooman Hosseinkhannazer, Lindsay LeBlanc, Clotilde Lethiec, Nancy Jing Lu, Barry Sanders.
The workshop's objectives are: To bring together Alberta's quantum community including academic (universities and polytechnics), industrial and government researchers and technologists to engender mutual understanding of the diverse quantum research and development activities in Alberta. To connect academic researchers with national industrial quantum activities and needs. To develop a strategy for knowledge advancement, translation and innovation pertinent to quantum science and technology.
Quantum science and technology encompass a broad set of research topics, which often intersect. As these fields continue to advance, it is expected that their impact and overlap with each other will grow. Quantum Alberta has five research themes as below.
- Quantum foundations and quantum gravity
- Quantum chemistry and multiscale modelling
- Quantum materials
- Quantum nanoscience and technology
- Quantum optics and quantum information
Industry Participation
Norcada, CMC Microsystems, UQDevices.
Registration
Please register now.
Agenda
Invited talk : 35-minute talk followed by 10-minute discussion.
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Breakfast/Set up Exhibition and Posters | Studio |
| 8:50am - 9:00am | Opening [Barry Sanders] | Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 9:00am - 9:45am |
Invited Speaker: Raffi Budakian (UWaterloo) “High-resolution nanoscale nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy” |
Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 9:45am - 10:30am |
Invited Speaker: Adam Tsen (UWaterloo) “Birth of van der Waals Spintronics” |
Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 10:30am - 11:00am | Coffee Break/ Exhibition and Posters | Studio |
| 11:00am - 11:45am |
Invited Speaker: Alex Lvovsky (UCalgary) “Optical Schrödinger cats: breeding, entanglement and application” |
Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 11:45am - 12:45pm | Lunch | Spectrum 5 |
| 12:45pm - 1:15pm | Theme Breakout Session | |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Panel Discussion: Industry (H. Hosseinkhanazzer [Norcada], Dan Deptuck [CMC], Thomas Jennewein [UQDevices]) | Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 1:45pm - 2:15pm | Panel Discussion: Funding Agencies (Marlene Huerta [Alberta Innovates], Michael Lamoureux [PIMS], John Jackson [NSERC], Oba Harding [MITACS]) | Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
Invited Speaker: Douglas Bonn (UBC) “Recent Highlights from the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute” |
Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Coffee Break / Exhibition and Posters | Studio |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
Invited Speaker: Lindsay LeBlanc (UAlberta) “Putting the Autler-Townes effect to work for quantum memory and manipulation” |
Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Policy and Planning Discussion | Spectrum 1, 2, 3 |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wrap-up with Food & Drinks | Poolside/Raw Bar |
Accommodation and Travel
Participants from University of Calgary: Local transportation will be covered by individual research grant.
Participants from Universities of Alberta and Lethbridge: Travel will be covered by individual research grant. Each group can request one or two nights of accommodation at Hotel Arts with one room for a group supervisor and one double room for two members of the group (special circumstances can be discussed). Further rooms can be requested from Hotel Arts but will not be paid or reimbursed by Quantum Alberta. Your credit card is required to secure the rooms when you book. The reservation cut-off date is 15 June 2018. Quantum Alberta will not pay in the case of no shows.
Non-Alberta Academic Participants: One or two nights of accommodation at Hotel Arts will be provided. Travel costs will be reimbursed. Your credit card is required to secure the rooms when you book. The reservation cut-off date is 15 June 2018. Quantum Alberta will not pay in the case of no shows.
Industry, Government and other participants: Please call Hotel Arts directly to make a reservation.
Coffee Breaks, Meals and Wrap-up Event
Breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and a wrap-up event on 18 July 2018 will be provided. Please send your special dietary requirements to Nancy Jing Lu.
Poster Guidelines
To make a successful poster presentation:
- Put your poster up at least 1/2 hour prior to the start of the poster session.
- Please make your poster's size with maximum size 40"(wide) X 35" (tall) , and can be mounted easily with push pins.
- Plan your poster to be in logical sequence, i.e. introduction, study design and methods, data collected, conclusion.
- To ensure visual effectiveness of your poster, use large lettering and a minimum of text.
- Remove your poster immediately at the close of the poster session.
Reimbursement
All reimbursement should be done within one month after the workshop. Please contact Nancy Jing Lu if you have any queries regarding your reimbursement.
Nancy Jing Lu's mailing address:
Institute for Quantum Science and Technology,
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW,
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Quanta Workshop 2018
Date: 16-17 July 2018
Location:
Hotel Arts
119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
The Quanta CREATE program is an exclusive graduate student training program in emerging quantum technologies that focuses on developing innovation, management, and entrepreneurship skills.
This unique program, offered collaboratively through the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary, fosters a culture of entrepreneurship by encouraging students to develop product ideas, explore start-up funding, and connecting young scientists with established business mentors.
Agenda
Monday, July 16th
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Breakfast Poster set-up |
Raw Bar Spectrum 5 |
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Tutorial: Quantum Metrology and Sensing John Teufel National Institute of Standards and Technology |
Spectrum 4 |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Coffee Break | Spectrum 5 |
| 11:15am - 12:00am |
Student Talks: Matthew Mitchell (UCalgary) Thomas Clark (UAlberta) |
Spectrum 4 |
| 12:00am - 1:30am | Lunch | Raw Bar |
| 1:30am - 3:30am |
Tutorial: Hybrid Quantum Systems Steven Rolston University of Maryland |
Spectrum 4 |
| 3:30am - 3:45pm | Coffee Break | Spectrum 5 |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
Student Talks: James Maldaner (UAlberta) Sanaa Al-Sumaidae (UAlberta) |
Spectrum 4 |
| 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Poster Session | Spectrum 5 |
Tuesday, July 17th
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast | Raw Bar |
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Tutorial: Quantum Simulations Brian DeMarco University of Illinois |
Spectrum 4 |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Coffee Break | Spectrum 5 |
| 11:15am - 12:00am |
Student Talks: Erhan Saglamyurek (UAlberta) Benjamin Smith (UAlberta) |
Spectrum 4 |
| 12:00am - 1:30am | Lunch | Raw Bar |
| 1:30am - 3:30am |
Tutorial: Quantum Communication Daniel Oblak University of Calgary |
Spectrum 4 |
| 3:30am - 3:45pm | Coffee Break | Spectrum 5 |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
Student Talks: Kim Owen (UCalgary) Faezeh Kimiaee (UCalgary) |
Spectrum 4 |
| 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Poster Session | Spectrum 5 |
| 7:00pm | Dinner at National on 10th, 341 - 10 Ave SW |
The Quanta CREATE program is funded by:
Quantum Alberta Workshop 2019
Date: 30 July 2019
Location
Lister Centre, University of Alberta
Workshop steering committee
Alex Brown, Paul Barclay, Saurya Das, John Davis, Hooman Hosseinkhannazer, Lindsay LeBlanc, Nancy Jing Lu, Barry Sanders.
The workshop's objectives are: To bring together Alberta's quantum community including academic (universities and polytechnics), industrial and government researchers and technologists to engender mutual understanding of the diverse quantum research and development activities in Alberta. To connect academic researchers with national industrial quantum activities and needs. To develop a strategy for knowledge advancement, translation and innovation pertinent to quantum science and technology.
Quantum science and technology encompass a broad set of research topics, which often intersect. As these fields continue to advance, it is expected that their impact and overlap with each other will grow. Quantum Alberta has five research themes as below.
- Quantum foundations and quantum gravity
- Quantum chemistry and multiscale modelling
- Quantum materials
- Quantum nanoscience and technology
- Quantum optics and quantum information
Registration
Free registration by email to nlu@ucalgary.ca
Agenda
Invited talk : 35-minute talk followed by 10-minute discussion.
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Breakfast/Set up Exhibition and Posters | Aurora Room/Maple Leaf Room |
| 8:50am - 9:05am | Opening [Barry Sanders] | Maple Leaf Room |
| 9:05am - 9:50am | Theme: QChem Invited speaker: Alex Brown (University of Alberta) "Quantum computing for chemistry" |
Maple Leaf Room |
| 9:50am - 10:35am | Theme: QOptics Invited speaker: Shabir Barzanjeh (Institute of Science and Technology - IST Austria) “Superconducting based entangled radiation and its application in quantum radar” |
Maple Leaf Room |
| 10:35am - 11:10am | Coffee Break/ Exhibition and Posters | Aurora Room |
| 11:10am - 11:55am | Theme: QMaterials Invited speaker: Ion Garate (University of Sherbrooke) “An efficient algorithm for the optimization of Majorana devices” |
Maple Leaf Room |
| 11:55am - 1:00pm | Lunch | Maple Leaf Room |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Theme Breakout Session | Maple Leaf Room |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Panel Discussion (Paul Barclay, Alex Brown, Saurya Das, Joseph Maciejko, Christoph Simon) | Maple Leaf Room |
| 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Theme: QNano Invited speaker: John Davis (University of Alberta) "Quantum technologies enabled by cavity optomechanics" |
Maple Leaf Room |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Coffee Break / Exhibition and Posters | Aurora Room |
| 4:15pm - 5:00pm | Theme: QFoundations Invited speaker: Christoph Simon (University of Calgary) “Quantum optics approaches to fundamental questions” |
Maple Leaf Room |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Discussion & Wrap-up | Maple Leaf Room |
Accommodation and Travel
Participants from Universities of Calgary and Lethbridge: Travel will be covered by individual research grant. Each group can request one night of accommodation with one room for a group supervisor at Campus Tower Suite Hotel and one double room for two members of the group at the traditional dormitory at the University of Alberta (special circumstances can be discussed). Further rooms can be requested but will not be paid or reimbursed by Quantum Alberta. Your credit card is required to secure the rooms when you book. Quantum Alberta will not pay in the case of no shows.
Coffee Breaks and Meals
Breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch on 30 July 2018 will be provided. Please send your special dietary requirements to Nancy Jing Lu.
Poster Guidelines
To make a successful poster presentation:
- Put your poster up at least 1/2 hour prior to the start of the poster session.
- Please make your poster's size with maximum size 40"(wide) X 35" (tall) , and can be mounted easily with push pins.
- Plan your poster to be in logical sequence, i.e. introduction, study design and methods, data collected, conclusion.
- To ensure visual effectiveness of your poster, use large lettering and a minimum of text.
- Remove your poster immediately at the close of the poster session.
Reimbursement
All reimbursement should be done within one month after the workshop. Please contact Nancy Jing Lu if you have any queries regarding your reimbursement.
Nancy Jing Lu's mailing address:
Institute for Quantum Science and Technology,
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW,
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Many thanks to our sponsors: