World of Quantum

Around the world, science, industry and politics have high hopes for the potential of quantum computers. Although first quantum computers already exist, it remains to be seen which base technology will prevail in the long term. In addition to the superconducting qubits, which have been commonly used so far, approaches based on photons, ion traps and spin are also promising. Compared to superconductors, the major advantage of these newer qubit technologies is that quantum computers can operate at room temperature and do not need to be cooled down to -271 C. Photonic quantum chips, for example, also make the coupling of quantum computers and conventional mainframe computers easier. At the World of Quantum, the Fraunhofer institutes will show laser-optical setups for photon and ion trap-based quantum processors as well as diamond wafers that are used as components for spin-based quantum computers. They will also be demonstrating how quantum algorithms could help to significantly improve medical diagnostics and how a quantum annealer can be used to solve complex optimization problems faster and more efficiently. In addition, the Fraunhofer Competence Network Quantum Computing will present its range of services with the IBM Quantum System One research platform in Ehningen and introduce the first application-oriented projects.

Exhibition partners

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Albert-Einstein-Str. 7, 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone +49 3641 807-0
https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/competences/emerging-technologies.html

Contact: Stefan Riehemann
stefan.riehemann@iof.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Steinbachstr. 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Phone +49 241 8906-0
https://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/en/technology-focus/quantum-technology.html

Contact: Dr. Bernd Jungbluth
bernd.jungbluth@ilt.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF
Tullastrasse 72, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
Phone +49 761 5159-0
https://www.iaf.fraunhofer.de/en/researchers/quantum-systems.html

Contact: Lukas Kübler
lukas.kuebler@iaf.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Hansastraße 32, 80686 München, Germany
Phone +49 89/547088-0
https://www.iks.fraunhofer.de/en/topics/quantum-computing.html

Contact: Martin Simon
martin.simon@iks.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS
Schloss Birlinghoven, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
Phone +49 2241 14-2900
https://www.iais.fraunhofer.de/de/forschung/quantencomputing.html

Contact: Silke Loh
silke.loh@iais.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Competence Network Quantum Computing
Hansastraße 27c, 80686 München, Germany
Phone +49 89 1205-0
www.quantencomputing.fraunhofer.de

Contact: Kim Stefanie Behlau
kim.stefanie.behlau@zv.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Erlangen
Am Wolfsmantel 33, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Phone +49 9131 776-0
https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/profil/zukunftsinitiativen/quantumtechnologies.html

Contact: Angela Raguse-Fößel
angela.raguse-foessel@iis.fraunhofer.de

Entangled light particles offer new possibilities for imaging techniques, microscopy and spectroscopy because they can make the invisible visible. For the first time, the quantum experts will present their results from the QUILT lighthouse project, which recently came to an end. This includes a quantum optical counterpart to the classical Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, which is used in areas such as process analytics to examine gas samples, for example. With quantum holography, Fraunhofer will be presenting a new method that allows light-sensitive tissue samples to be observed for longer periods of time at high resolution and with high levels of contrast and information but without damaging sensitive living cells.
 

Exhibition partner

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Albert-Einstein-Str. 7, 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone +49 3641 807-0
https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/competences/emerging-technologies.html

Contact: Stefan Riehemann
stefan.riehemann@iof.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM
Georges-Köhler-Allee 301, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
Phone +49 761 8857 0

https://www.ipm.fraunhofer.de/en/bu/gas-and-process-technology/expertise/sensor-technology/quantum-sensors.html

Contact: Holger Kock
holger.kock@ipm.fraunhofer.de

Quantum sensing is the field with the greatest technological maturity. Initial results from the QMAG lighthouse project include new applications based on quantum magnetometry. These applications are made possible by particularly sensitive, optically pumped magnetometers, i.e. tiny magnetic sensors. For example, Fraunhofer scientists enable a contactless “look in the pipe” to detect impending material fatigue damage at an early stage using modern flow measurement technology. Also on display will be the world's first nitrogen-vacancy (NV) laser system with improved sensitivity. This can be used to measure minute currents in the body or tiny defects in components.
 

Exhibition partners

Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM
Georges-Köhler-Allee 301, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
Phone + 49 761 8857-0
https://www.ipm.fraunhofer.de/en/bu/gas-and-process-technology.html

Contact: Holger Kock
holger.kock@ipm.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF
Tullastrasse 72, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
Phone +49 761 5159-0
https://www.iaf.fraunhofer.de/en/researchers/quantum-systems.html

Contact: Deborah Mohrmann
deborah.mohrmann@iaf.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Albert-Einstein-Str. 7, 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone +49 3641 807-0
https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/competences/emerging-technologies.html

Contact: Stefan Riehemann
stefan.riehemann@iof.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Steinbachstr. 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Phone +49 241 8906-0
https://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/en/technology-focus/quantum-technology.html

Contact: Dr. Bernd Jungbluth
bernd.jungbluth@ilt.fraunhofer.de

At the interface of quantum computing and communications, Fraunhofer researchers will showcase how qubits can be transmitted between distributed quantum processors with low noise and low loss on existing telecommunication networks. This is made possible by a quantum frequency converter that translates the wavelengths of the quantum processors into those of the networks. It is an important building block for a European quantum Internet, which could increase computing capacities and allow secure communication as well as completely new innovations in the future. The Fraunhofer researchers will also display systems for quantum-technological, tap-proof communications via cable and free beam, which were also developed in the QuNET initiative. As part of this project, the first quantum-secured video conference was held between two German federal agencies last year.

Exhibition partners

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Albert-Einstein-Str. 7, 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone +49 3641 807-0
https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/competences/emerging-technologies.html

Contact: Stefan Riehemann
stefan.riehemann@iof.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Steinbachstr. 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Phone +49 241 8906

https://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/en/technology-focus/quantum-technology.html

Contact: Dr. Bernd Jungbluth
bernd.jungbluth@ilt.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF
Tullastrasse 72 79108 Freiburg, Germany
Phone +49 761 5159-0

https://www.iaf.fraunhofer.de/en/researchers/quantum-systems.html

Contact: Lukas Kübler
lukas.kuebler@iaf.fraunhofer.de