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A Snapshot of Foundational Attitudes Toward Quantum Mechanics

Tue, 2013-01-15 09:36 - Lukas Theussl
Date: 
2013-01-06
Author(s): 

Maximilian Schlosshauer, Johannes Kofler, Anton Zeilinger

Reference: 

arXiv:1301.1069v1

URL: 

http://arxiv.org/abs/1301.1069

Foundational investigations in quantum mechanics, both experimental and theoretical, gave birth to the field of quantum information science. Nevertheless, the foundations of quantum mechanics themselves remain hotly debated in the scientific community, and no consensus on essential questions has been reached. Here, we present the results of a poll carried out among 33 participants of a conference on the foundations of quantum mechanics. The participants completed a questionnaire containing 16 multiple-choice questions probing opinions on quantum-foundational issues.

Quantum pioneers bag Wolf prize

Fri, 2013-01-04 11:32 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

The 2013 Wolf Prize in Physics has been awarded to Juan Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller.

The 2013 Wolf Prize in Physics has been awarded to Juan Ignacio Cirac of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Munich, Germany, and Peter Zoller of Innsbruck University in Austria for “groundbreaking theoretical contributions to quantum-information processing, quantum optics and the physics of quantum gases”. The duo will share the $100,000 prize, which will be presented by the president of Israel at the Israeli parliament (Knesset) in May.

Physics World reveals its top 10 breakthroughs for 2012

Mon, 2012-12-17 10:25 - Lukas Theussl

Among its top 10 breakthroughs for 2012, Physics World also lists the 'Entangling twisted beams' experiment by Zeilinger et.al.

QUIE2T sponsors public talk at 'Quo Vadis, Quantum Hybridium?'

Thu, 2012-10-25 14:05 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

Within its Quantum Envoy program, the CA QUIE2T has sponsored a public talk at the workshop 'Quo Vadis, Quantum Hybridium?'

The talk was delivered by Prof. J. Taylor (UMD/NIST) on the topic: Exploring new frontiers of quantum science with hybrid systems.

Physics Nobel Prize 2012

Tue, 2012-10-09 12:10 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

Serge Haroche from France and David Wineland from the United States share the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for experimental work on quantum optics.

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 was awarded jointly to Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland "for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems".

Read the official announcement on nobelprize.org.

QIPC2013

Mon, 2012-10-08 09:40 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

Following QIPC2009 in Rome and QIPC2011 in Zurich we have the pleasure to announce another edition of the QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE – QIPC2013.

Following QIPC2009 in Rome and QIPC2011 in Zurich we have the pleasure to announce another edition of the QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE – QIPC2013.

QIPC Virtual Observatory

Sun, 2012-10-07 15:25 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

QUIE2T WP2 has submitted a report on its deliverables D2.3.1 and D2.3.2.

The reports are available for public download at the WP2 deliverables page. They contain a detailed description of the features that are integrated in the qurope.eu web site, that allow a classification and analysis of the database material that is relevant to QIPC.

QUIE2T sponsors ICAP'12 round table

Wed, 2012-07-04 11:35 - Lukas Theussl
Summary: 

QUIE2T is the main sponsor of a public round table that features several Nobel prize laureates.

The round table is organized during the ICAP 2012 conference, and is one of the highlights of several special events. This public event is sponsored by the 'Quantum Envoy' program of the Coordination Action QUIE2T.

Philippe Grangier receives the 2012 Charles Hard Townes award

Thu, 2012-06-21 11:34 - Donatella Rosetti
Summary: 

Philippe Grangier has been awarded the 2012 Charles Hard Townes prize.

The Charles Hard Townes award was established in 1980 to honor Charles Hard Townes, a pioneer in the field of masers and lasers, whose contributions led to the development of quantum electronics. It is awarded to a researcher or a group of researchers for outstanding experimental or theoretical work within the field of optics and quantum electronics.

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