President Pellegrini Explores Quantum Communication

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On March 12, 2025, the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, visited the Institute of Physics SAS, marking a key moment for Slovakia’s quantum technology development. During his visit, we discussed the future of cybersecurity and the crucial role of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in protecting sensitive communications. The President witnessed a live demonstration of our entanglement-based QKD prototype, which instantly detected an attempted eavesdropping. His visit highlighted Slovakia’s commitment to advancing quantum-secured communication and strengthening collaboration between science and government.

The CARLA 360 – Quantum Experience Recap

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In an exciting initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and practical quantum technologies, the CARLA 360 – Quantum Experience event was held on October 24, 2024, at the QUTE Pavilion of Quantum Technologies at Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Quantum Experience

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On October 24, 2024, we will host an event Quantum Experience as part of the CARLA 360 project. This event aims to offer practical experience with quantum technologies for students and university graduates.

Hands-On with Quantum: Wrapping Up the 2024 Summer School

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After last year’s edition in Vienna, the Quantum Technologies Summer School 2024 successfully took place at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava, offering participants a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on learning in the cutting-edge field of quantum technologies. Co-organized by the Institute of Physics Slovak Academy of Sciences, Fachhochschule …

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Call for Applications: fellowQUTE Program Open!

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We are pleased to announce that the fellowQUTE program is officially open for applications! This call represents a significant step towards one of our project’s key objectives: to establish an international training center for quantum technologies in Central-Eastern Europe. The fellowQUTE program is designed to foster scientific exchange, enhance collaboration, and provide competitive postdoctoral fellowships …

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Highlights from the Quantum Communication Infrastructure (QCI)Conference in Dublin

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The recent QCI Ireland conference held in Dublin offered a rich array of discussions and presentations from specialists across Europe, aiming to discuss and advance quantum communication technologies. Over the three days, attendees were treated to a series of engaging workshops, keynote speeches, and panel discussions. The event highlighted the rapidly evolving field of quantum communication and its implications for secure data transmission.

Summer School Quantum Technologies 2024: August 19-23 in Bratislava

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Join us for an immersive week-long summer school, co-organized by the Institute of Physics Slovak Academy of Sciences, Fachhochschule Technikum Wien and QUTE.sk – Slovak National Center for Quantum Technologies. This unique event will integrate insights from leading industry and scientific experts with interactive student projects focusing on Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Electronics.

A Landmark Visit: Professor Mark Hillery at QUTE.sk

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The QUTE.sk association had the honour of hosting Professor Mark Hillery from New York, USA, who recently visited Slovakia for two significant events: the CEQIP science conference and a series of lectures on Introduction to Quantum Algorithms.

QUTE.sk welcomed renowned physicist Prof. Dr. Dieter Meschede to Slovakia

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In May 2024, QUTE.sk had the honor of hosting the distinguished Prof. Dr. Dieter Meschede in Slovakia. Prof. Meschede, a leading figure in the field of quantum physics from the University of Bonn, brought his vast knowledge and pioneering research to Bratislava, captivating audiences with his insights and expertise

skQCI project Team Meeting in Košice

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From March 11th to 13th, our skQCI Project Meeting took place at the Institute of Experimental Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IEP SAS). Over three dynamic days of presentations and discussions, we delved deep into ongoing experimental research at the institute, sharing insights and forging bonds that will propel our project forward.

We are ready to build the first node outside Bratislava area

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This week, the first meeting of Institute of Physics SAS and Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava (Slovak University of Technology) representatives took place in Trnava with the aim to coordinate the first deployment outside Bratislava area of the secured national quantum communication infrastructure. Vice-dean prof. Pavol Tanuška expressed the maximum possible support …

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Quantum Technologies Summer school 2023 August 21st-25th in Vienna

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This one-week long summer school combines input by experts from industry and science with hands-on students’ project on quantum computing, quantum cryptography and quantum electronics. It unites an international crowd of students with potential employers and high-profile educators. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with quantum technologies without the pressure of exams.