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EPFL students tackle quantum computing for social good at hackathon

Published:18.07.24 — The QSE Center sent two students to NYU Abu Dhabi in April to participate in the 12th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good, where they created projects to utilize quantum algorithms run on quantum computers to achieve sustainable development goals.

A 2D device for quantum cooling

Published:05.07.24 — EPFL engineers have created a device that can efficiently convert heat into electrical voltage at temperatures lower than that of outer space. The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technologies, which require extremely low temperatures to function optimally.

Connecting quantum computing with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Published:25.06.24 — On June 17, QSE Center Academic Director Prof. Vincenzo Savona addressed the GESDA Quantum Diplomacy Symposium of 70 diplomats, policymakers, and experts about the potential, opportunities, and social, geopolitical, and economic implications of using quantum computing to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, looking at the issue of food production and security.

“Un moment de convivialité” between the QSE Center and its community

Published:19.06.24 — On April 26, the QSE Center hosted its General Assembly, bringing together EPFL quantum researchers and students at all levels to meet, share their research, and learn more about the role of the QSE Center. 

Miniaturizing a laser on a photonic chip

Published:13.06.24 — Scientists at EPFL have successfully miniaturized a powerful erbium-based fiber laser on a silicon-nitride photonic chip. Since typical erbium-based fiber lasers are large and difficult to scale down, the breakthrough promises major advances in optical communications and sensing technologies.

QSE Center distributes QTNet funding for quantum hardware at EPFL

Published:11.06.24 — The QSE Center has distributed funding from the ETH-Domain Quantum-Technology Network (QTNet) to 11 quantum researchers at EPFL for procuring quantum hardware to develop and employ applicatons of quantum technologies.