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From Nano Structures to Quantum Information Processing: A Technology Incubator for the 21st Century
MIKE LAZARIDIS Chancellor, UW and President and Co-CEO, RIMADEL SEDRA Dean of Engineering, University of WaterlooRAYMOND LAFLAMME Director, IQC, University of WaterlooDAVID CORY Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT and University of WaterlooAROKIA NATHAN Director, Nanotechnology Institute, University of Waterloo TONG LEUNG Director, Waterloo Centre for Materials Technology, University of Waterloo
Collaboration partners•
An unprecedented private/public partnership in Canada
Quantum-Nano Center
Vision and Commitment
225,000 square foot, $70 million Quantum-Nano Centre at the University
of Waterloo to house IQC and the Nanotechnology Institute
17,500 square feet of metrology and fabrication laboratory space
Funding for growth in researchers and graduate students over five years
across faculties already committed;
faculty members in quantum and nanotechnology from 30 to 75
graduate students from 75 to 300
postdoctoral fellows from 20 to 90
Funding for international fellowships
Ongoing endowment funding for operations and maintenance
UW’s unique IP policy maximizes opportunities for success
A project integrating fundamental science, new materials and process technologies into new quantum and nano devices for innovative applications. A national facility with global reach conducted in partnership with the international research community and industry.
Strength in Partnership
An unprecedented private/public partnership in Canada of $100M
Collaborative research and technology transfer initiatives with
the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Research collaboration with the Canadian quantum information
research community advanced through QuantumWorks
Scientific collaboration with MIT includes reciprocal access
by students to project researchers and facilities
Interaction with NRC researchers is being formalized through
a memorandum of understanding
International partnerships on large area thin film electronics have
been established with leading academic institutions and industrial
R&D laboratories
Building on Past CFI Investments
Established as a national and international leader in quantum information research
Significant global impact through research collaboration
Outstanding scientific results and publication
Development of new algorithms
Demonstration of new quantum algorithms
Experimental realization in quantum information processing
Created significant impact on materials research
Recognized as a regional facility by NSERC
Attracted more than $50M in research grants
Founded five start-up companies
Includes nine Canada Research Chairs, two Killam Fellowships, one Herzberg medal, and one Steacie Fellowship.
Established as a major international group known for device and circuit research
Provided tools to explore new directions and to prototype innovative ideas
Conducted internationally recognized research
Founded three spin-off companies
Facilitated large-scale, interdisciplinary, national and international research collaborations
Developed and strengthened partnerships with industry
Insitutue forQuantum Computing
Materials Technology and Analysis Facility
Giga-to-NanoElectronics
Research Vision:Harness the Quantum and Nano Worlds
1996-2006
Proposal 2006-2011
2011-2018
2018-2025
qubits initialize controlflyingqubits
QuantumSensor
QuantumSimulation
QuantumActuator
IntegratedQuantumProcessor
QuantumComputer
Single crystal NMR/ESR/DNP
Coherent spin momentum transport
Spin/SQUID interactions
errorcorrect
measure
Research Topics
Theory
Algorithm, Quantum Error Correction, Protocols and Device Simulation
Building Blocks
Solid State Quantum Information Processors
Photonic and Atomic Quantum Computation
“Intelligent” Nanostructures for Bioactive Materials Interface
Integrate systems into core technologies
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Information Processors
Low cost nanotubes and silicon nanowire- based electronics
Nanocrystalline electronics
Development and fab technology for sub microm MEMS
and NEMS for lab-chip design
Proposal
$54 million project to develop laboratories
and acquire equipment with funding partners:
CFI: $20 million
ORF-RI: $20 million
University of Waterloo: $14.4 million
$14.4M
$39.6M
-Equipment -fit out
-Offices (Research/Admin)-Seminar room-Other labs
The CFI eligible part of this proposal is:
$55.6M
Brick and mortar
Total project of $109.6M:
Details of Proposed Infrastructure
Laboratory development and fit-out
Tools and Facilities
Metrology
Lithography
Deposition and Etching
Characterization
Quantum Characterization/Tools
$21.2M
$8.2M
$4.9M
$11.5M
$5.1M
$3.4M
Details of Proposed Infrastructure
Laboratory development and fit-out
Tools and Facilities
Metrology
Lithography
Deposition and Etching
Characterization
Quantum Characterization/Tools
$21.2M
$8.2M
$4.9M
$11.5M
$5.1M
$3.4M
Details of Proposed Infrastructure
Laboratory development and fit-out
Tools and Facilities
Metrology
Lithography
Deposition and Etching
Characterization
Quantum Characterization/Tools
$21.2M
$8.2M
$4.9M
$11.5M
$5.1M
$3.4M
Details of Proposed Infrastructure
Laboratory development and fit-out
Tools and Facilities
Metrology
Lithography
Deposition and Etching
Characterization
Quantum Characterization/Tools
$21.2M
$8.2M
$4.9M
$11.5M
$5.1M
$3.4M
Management and Operation
Funding Sources for Years 1 - 5
Institutional contribution: $6M plus additional ongoing funding provided by UW
User fees: $1.5M
Administrative Assistant
Technologists
Facililty Manager User Advisory Committee
Executive DirectorDavid Fransen
Scientific DirectorsRaymond Laflamme
Arokia NathanTong Leung
Board of Directors
Benefits of this Investment to Canada
The Quantum-Nano center will:
Enhance Canada’s global competitiveness and establish
international leadership;
Establish an international hub for quantum computing and nanotechnology
researchers and highly skilled workers;
Incubate new quantum and nano technologies for a wide range
of applications to build a quantum industry in Canada.
It is a unique opportunity to capture the #1 position in quantum information
and nano engineering in Canada and be world leaders.