The Quantum Technologies Flagship

Tommaso Calarco

SEMICON, Munich15 November 2017

The second quantum revolution is unfolding

First quantum revolution

Second quantum revolution

• Discovery of fundamental laws of the microscopic realm

• Formulation of quantum mechanics

• Technologies based on the manipulation of individual quantum states

• Make use of “strange” quantum properties, such as superposition and entanglement

• Secure communications, ultimate computing power, ultraprecise sensors

• Development of ground-breaking technologies such as transistor and laser

• Based on bulk effects, where many quantum degrees of freedom are manipulated at once

‘Bulk’ quantum technologies

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1. Communication

A Core technology of quantum repeaters

B Secure point-to-point quantum links

C Quantum networks between distant cities

D Quantum credit cards

E Quantum repeaters with cryptography and eavesdropping detection

F Secure Europe-wide internet merging quantum and classical communication

2. Simulators

A Simulator of motion of electrons in materials

B New algorithms for quantum simulators and networks

C Development and design of new complex materials

D Versatile simulator of quantum magnetism and electricity

E Simulators of quantum dynamics and chemical reaction mechanisms t o support drug design

3. Sensors

A Quantum sensors for niche applications (incl. gravity and magnetic sensors for health care, geosurvey and security)

B More precise atomic clocks for

C Quantum sensors for larger volume applications including automotive, construction

D Handheld quantum navigation devices

E Gravity imaging devices based on gravity sensors

F Integrate quantum sensors with consumer applications including mobile devices

4. Computers

A Operation of a logical qubit protected by error correction or topologically

B New algorithms for quantum computers

C Small quantum processor executing technologically relevant algorithms

D Solving chemistry and materials science problems with special purpose quantum computer > 100 physical qubit

E Integration of quantum circuit and cryogenic classical control hardware

F General purpose quantum computers exceed computational power of classical computers

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More than 3600 supporters fromacademia and industry

High-Level Steering CommitteeIndependent chair with broad experience in managing large research organizations, ~ 10

high-level people from academia and industry

QUTE Flagship Working Group~ 30 members from academic and industry

communities

Commissioner for Digital Economy & SocietyGünther Oettinger

QT Virtual Institutes/FacilitiesExpert groups from each

application area

nominates

5. Options paper about governance models

QUTE Scientific Board~ 40 prominent QT scientists

covering broad disciplinary and geographic range

Industry Leadership GroupRepresentatives from small, medium

and big enterprises interested/investing in QT

choose representatives

2. Industry white paper

QT community Coordination ActionsQUIPROCONE > QUROPE > QUIE2T > QUTE-EUROPE

established

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QuantERAconsortium

32 national funding organizations from 26 Member States

QuantERA Strategic Advisory Board

12 members from science and industry

Flagship Board of FoundersRepresentatives from national ministries

FET Programme CommitteeRepresentatives from national ministries

Council of the EUResearch and Industry

Working Parties

QT/HPC UnitGustav Kalbe

Directorate General for Communications Networks,

Content & TechnologyRoberto Viola

Directorate Excellence in Science

Thomas Skordas

8. Work-Programme 2018-2020

FET Flagships UnitAymard de Touzalin

9. Call for Flagship ramp-up phase

1. Researchroadmap

3. Quantum Manifesto

4. European Cloud Communication + QT Staff Working

Document

welcomesdiscusses

appoints

advises

7. QuantERACall

6. Draft on flagship content/structure/

governance

Process

5. Options paper about governance models

8. Work-Programme 2018-2020

9. Call for Flagship ramp-up phase

1. Researchroadmap

4. European Cloud Communication + QT Staff Working

Document

7. QuantERACall

6. Draft on flagship content/structure/

governance

3. Quantum Manifesto

2. Industry white paper

QUTE Flagship Working Group

QuantERAconsortium

FET Programme Committee

High-Level Steering Committee

since 2004

May-October 2015

March-May 2016

April-May 2016

Summer 2016

Fall 2016

Winter 2016

Summer 2017

Spring 2018

QT/HPC Unit Input from stakeholders

Input from funding agencies

Input from member states

Proposals from consortia

Flagship Board of Founders

Council of the EU

Timeline

Industry members of the High Level Steering Committee

Dr. Cyril Allouche

Jaya Baloo

Ing. Paolo Bianco

Dr. Michael Bolle

Dr. Fabio Cavaliere

Dr. Guido Chiaretti

Dr. Daniel Dolfi

Dr. Norbert Lütke-Entrup

Dr. Graeme Malcolm

Dr. Iñigo Artundo Martinez

Dr. Markus Matthes

Dr. Grégoire Ribordy

High interest of European industryin Quantum Technologies

http://tinyurl.com/qt-hlsc-report

Structure of Flagship Work Programme

QT Projects / DomainsResearch and Innovation Actions

STEERING BOARD (SB)

BOARD OF FUNDERS (EC+MS/AC)

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QSA: a Quantum Coordination Action

WP5: Management

WP1: Strategy & Structuring

WP2: Innovation & Exploitation

WP3: Outreach& Education

WP4: Governance & Implementation

Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scene

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies

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The quantum mission

Lots of QT activity outside Europe

China: 2,000km QKD backbone + Micius satellite

Lots of QT activity outside Europe

North America: Massive private investment in QC

IBM

Google

D-Wave

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Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scence

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies

World-Leading experts

Blatt group

Qutech

QuSoft

NQIT

Harochegroup

Wallraff group

Qubiz

Bloch group

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Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scence

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies

Strong supply chain

Attocube

Zurich Instruments

Menlo System

Toptica

ASMLElement Six . . .

Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scence

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies

Vivid QT Start-up scene

Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scence

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies

Industry members of the Steering Committee

Dr. Cyril Allouche

Jaya Baloo

Ing. Paolo Bianco

Dr. Michael Bolle

Dr. Fabio Cavaliere

Dr. Guido Chiaretti

Dr. Daniel Dolfi

Dr. Norbert Lütke-Entrup

Dr. Graeme Malcolm

Dr. Iñigo Artundo Martinez

Dr. Markus Matthes

Dr. Grégoire Ribordy

High interest of European industryin Quantum Technologies

Five reasons why Europe will remain at thefore-front of quantum technologies

1. World-leading experts with a global network of collaborators

2. Strong supply chain

3. Vivid QT start-up scence

4. Broad interest from industry

5. Strong committment from governments and funding agencies