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IQST Visit to IBM European Quantum Data Center

IQST Visit to IBM European Quantum Data Center

We are pleased to announce the final agenda for the IQST visit to the IBM Quantum Data Center in Ehnin­gen, which will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025. This is a unique oppor­tun­ity to engage directly with research­ers and experts from IBM and to gain insights into current devel­op­ments in quantum comput­ing. The program includes expert talks on super­con­duct­ing qubits, quantum error correc­tion and mitig­a­tion, hardware and software infra­struc­ture, and algorithm optim­iz­a­tion. A guided tour of the IBM Quantum facil­it­ies is also part of the agenda, along with time for network­ing and discussion.

Agenda – July 10, 2025, IBM Quantum Data Center, Ehningen:

10:00 Arrival
10:30 Welcome
10:40 IBM Overview and Quantum Team Introduction
11:00 IBM Quantum Comput­ing – Today
11:45 Quantum Comput­ing with Super­con­duct­ing Qubits
12:30 Lunch (with photo opportunity)
13:15 Quantum Error Correction
13:50 Hardware and Software Infrastructure
14:30 Quantum Algorithms (remote present­a­tion from Zurich)
15:00 Optim­iz­ing Near-Term Quantum Computations
15:45 Break
16:00 Quantum Error Mitigation
16:45 IBM Quantum Learning
17:00 Summary and Questions
17:15 Discus­sions and Networking
18:00 End of the Event 

Avail­able spots are limited. We invite inter­ested members of the IQST community to register by Tuesday July 8 at 10:00 via the follow­ing form:

IQST at “Physik – Die Wissen schafft”: Final Evening of the Public Lecture Series

IQST at “Physik – Die Wissen schafft”: Final Evening of the Public Lecture Series

As part of the Univer­sity of Stuttgart’s activ­it­ies for the Inter­na­tional Year of Quantum Science and Techno­logy, the Depart­ment of Physics is conclud­ing its public lecture series “Physik – Die Wissen schafft” with a highlight event on cutting-edge quantum technologies.

We are especially proud to announce that this evening’s speaker will be Prof. Dr. Stefanie Barz, Director of IQST and Professor at the Insti­tute for Functional Matter and Quantum Techno­lo­gies, who will give a talk titled “Licht & Quanten: Von abhör­sicherer Kommunika­tion bis zum Quanten­com­puter” on Monday, 7 July at 18:00 in Lecture Hall 47.02 at the Univer­sity of Stutt­gart. The event will explore the fascin­at­ing poten­tial of light and quantum systems – from unbreak­able encryp­tion to the quantum computers of tomorrow. 

As on previ­ous evenings, IQST will be present with an exhib­i­tion area in the foyer of lecture hall 47.02. Visit­ors are warmly invited to stop by, discover highlights from our current research, and chat with scient­ists from the IQST community. After the lecture, we welcome all attendees to stay for a relaxed get-together with pretzels and drinks, kindly suppor­ted by IQST. The lecture will be held in German and is open to every­one with an interest in science. Admis­sion is free. For more details or to register, please visit the event page. Join us to celeb­rate the closing evening of this success­ful series — and an inspir­ing journey into the world of quantum science!

Pictures: Gabriel Parsyak © Uni Stuttgart

Lecture Series: “Physik – Die Wissen schafft” – Second Event Highlights

Lecture Series: “Physik – Die Wissen schafft” – Second Event Highlights

On June 5th, the second lecture of the public series “Physik – Die Wissen schafft” took place at the Univer­sity of Stutt­gart. Prof. Jörg Wrachtrup gave an engaging and access­ible present­a­tion titled “Genauer geht’s nicht! Wie Quanten­sensoren die Welt neu vermessen”, explor­ing how quantum sensors are revolu­tion­iz­ing our ability to measure and under­stand the world with unpre­ced­en­ted precision. 

As with the first event, the evening featured a lively exhib­i­tion in the foyer of lecture hall 47.02. Visit­ors had the oppor­tun­ity to inter­act with hands-on demon­stra­tions and learn more about the latest devel­op­ments in quantum science and techno­logy. The event concluded with a relaxed recep­tion over pretzels and drinks sponsored by IQST, provid­ing a great space for informal exchange between scient­ists and the public. We warmly thank all contrib­ut­ors and visit­ors for making this evening another success­ful step in our outreach journey.

Save the date: The third and final event of the series will take place on July 7th, once again in the same excit­ing format. A new, expan­ded exhib­i­tion will showcase even more partners and topics — from quantum networks and comput­ing to cutting-edge sensor techno­logy. Don’t miss it!

Pictures: Gabriel Parsyak © Uni Stuttgart

IQST at “Physik – Die Wissen schafft”: Day Two of the Lecture Series

IQST at “Physik – Die Wissen schafft”: Day Two of the Lecture Series

As part of the Univer­sity of Stuttgart’s contri­bu­tion to the Inter­na­tional Year of Quantum Science and Techno­logy, the Depart­ment of Physics contin­ues its public lecture series “Physik – Die Wissen schafft” with a second evening dedic­ated to excit­ing advances in quantum research. IQST is proud to support this initi­at­ive and will again be present with a small exhib­i­tion area in the foyer of lecture hall 47.02. Visit­ors are invited to explore current highlights from our research and speak directly with scient­ists from the IQST community.

Thursday, 5 June, 18:00 Lecture Hall 47.02, Univer­sity of Stutt­gart Prof. Dr. Jörg Wrachtrup, 3. Physikalisches Insti­tut Genauer geht es nicht: Quanten­sensoren vermessen die Welt neu 

Follow­ing the talk, we invite every­one to stay for a relaxed get-together with soft drinks and pretzels — kindly suppor­ted by IQST. The lecture will be held in German and is open to all with an interest in science. Admis­sion is free, and regis­tra­tion is welcome via the event page. Join us for an evening of science, exchange, and inspiration!

Pictures: Gabriel Parsyak © Uni Stuttgart

Call for Artists: “Quantum & Art in Ulm 2025”

Call for Artists: “Quantum & Art in Ulm 2025”

We warmly invite artists to apply for an excit­ing inter­dis­cip­lin­ary exhib­i­tion at the Stadthaus Ulm! 

“Quantum and Art in Ulm” is a unique project that bridges the worlds of science and art, offer­ing you the chance to explore and inter­pret fascin­at­ing themes from quantum physics through your own creat­ive and artistic expres­sion. Through engaging conver­sa­tions with leading physi­cists and exclus­ive labor­at­ory visits, you’ll gain deep insights into cutting-edge research, inspir­ing your artistic work. Join this vibrant and innov­at­ive dialogue, and share your artistic perspect­ive on the intriguing world of quantum physics with a broad audience! 

The applic­a­tion deadline is June 15, 2025. Don’t miss this unique oppor­tun­ity to be part of an inspir­ing collaboration!

More info

Photos: Frank Kleinbach

Success­ful Kick-off of the Public Lecture Series: “Physik, die Wissen schafft”

Success­ful Kick-off of the Public Lecture Series: “Physik, die Wissen schafft”

The first event of this year’s public lecture series “Physik, die Wissen schafft”, organ­ized by the Univer­sity of Stutt­gart, took place on Monday, May 12 — and drew a fantastic crowd. Over 250 people atten­ded the lecture — nearly double the number of registered participants.

Prof. Tilman Pfau, IQST Fellow and Director at the 5th Insti­tute of Physics, delivered an engaging and insight­ful talk titled “Können Atome rechnen?” (Can Atoms Calculate?).

Along­side the lecture, IQST contrib­uted with an exhib­i­tion booth, offer­ing hands-on demos, posters, and even VR exper­i­ences. Visit­ors had the chance to inter­act with research­ers and explore current devel­op­ments in quantum science and techno­logy in a lively and informal setting. To round off the evening, IQST sponsored Brezeln and soft drinks, provid­ing a relaxed atmosphere for conver­sa­tion and network­ing. We’re already looking forward to the next event in the series! 

Pictures: Gabriel Parsyak © Uni Stuttgart

IQST PhD retreat 2025 – Science, Skills, and the Allgäu Alps

IQST PhD retreat 2025 – Science, Skills, and the Allgäu Alps

This year’s IQST PhD Retreat brought together around 50 early-stage research­ers from across the IQST community for three days of learn­ing, discus­sion, and network­ing in the stunning alpine surround­ings of Söller­haus in Klein­w­alser­tal, Austria.

The retreat offered a rich mix of scientific and profes­sional devel­op­ment oppor­tun­it­ies. Parti­cipants, who come from a wide range of discip­lin­ary and inter­na­tional backgrounds, engaged in poster sessions, inter­act­ive workshop-style lectures by invited guests in the field of quantum science, and a soft-skills seminar on career planning after the PhD: “Choose the Right Path for You.” 

A highlight of the program was the group hike, provid­ing a relaxed and adven­tur­ous setting for informal exchange and community build­ing. The combin­a­tion of scientific input, career advice, and social activ­it­ies created an inspir­ing envir­on­ment for inter­dis­cip­lin­ary network­ing and collab­or­a­tion. Thanks to all parti­cipants and speak­ers who made this retreat a memor­able experience!

IQST at the Public Lecture Series “Physik, die Wissen schafft – Quanten­jahr 2025”

IQST at the Public Lecture Series “Physik, die Wissen schafft – Quanten­jahr 2025”

As part of the Univer­sity of Stuttgart’s contri­bu­tion to the Inter­na­tional Year of Quantum Science and Techno­logy, the Depart­ment of Physics invites the public to a special lecture series showcas­ing excit­ing advances in quantum research.

IQST is proud to take part in this initi­at­ive: we will present highlights of our research in a small exhib­i­tion area in the foyer of lecture hall 47.02. After each talk, visit­ors are warmly invited to stay for a relaxed get-together with pretzels and drinks — kindly suppor­ted by IQST — and engage directly with scient­ists from our quantum community.

The present­a­tions will be held in German and are aimed at a broad audience with an interest in science. Attend­ance is free, and regis­tra­tion is welcome via the link provided on the event page.

IQST at the Tag der Wissenschaft 2025

IQST at the Tag der Wissenschaft 2025

On June 28, the Univer­sity of Stutt­gart opens its doors to curious minds of all ages for the annual Tag der Wissenschaft (Science Day)— a day dedic­ated to explor­ing excit­ing devel­op­ments in science and technology.

The Center for Integ­rated Quantum Science and Techno­logy (IQST) will be present with an exhib­i­tion space at Pfaff­en­wald­ring 53, promot­ing an open dialogue between science and society. Visit­ors will have the oppor­tun­ity to learn more about the fascin­at­ing world of quantum science and techno­logy through a series of exhib­its presen­ted by the research­ers of our community. They will offer a glimpse into cutting-edge quantum techno­lo­gies and the research behind them. 

Discover how quantum phenom­ena are shaping future techno­lo­gies and join us in build­ing a society that is not only quantum-ready — but quantum-curious!

IQST Fellows Recog­nized Among Top 0.05% Schol­ars Worldwide

IQST Fellows Recog­nized Among Top 0.05% Schol­ars Worldwide

We are proud to share that several IQST members have recently been recog­nized by Schol­ar­GPS, an academic platform that ranks schol­ars based on their research output and impact. This recog­ni­tion places them among the top 0.05% of research­ers in their respect­ive fields. 

Congrat­u­la­tions to:

This recog­ni­tion highlights the signi­fic­ant contri­bu­tions of the IQST community to advan­cing quantum science and techno­logy on a global scale. 

From left to right: Harald Giessen, Wolfram Pernice, Martin Plenio, Michael Saliba and Klaus Kern.
From left to right: Harald Giessen, Wolfram Pernice, Martin Plenio, Michael Saliba and Klaus Kern.