We must be the smallest superpower in quantum technology, stated Andris Ambainis, tenured professor of the University of Latvia (LU), head of the Center for Quantum Computer Science of the Faculty of Computer Science of LU, and full member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, in the program "In the name of Science" on "Radio NABA". He emphasized that Latvia, being a country with small human resources, can also successfully solve specific problems and cooperate with other countries.
In the conversation, the professor talks about quantum physics, quantum mechanics, quantum computers and their peculiarities, as well as the Latvian Quantum Initiative, which brings together Latvia's leading researchers and teachers in the field of quantum technology with the aim of supporting knowledge, skills, technologies and ideas related to the theories of quantum physics. for practical applications. This initiative is part of a European and global effort to create and apply a range of technologies based on quantum phenomena that will bring about revolutionary changes in computing, communication and sensor creation.
The Latvian Quantum Initiative is the largest cooperation project in quantum computing. At the moment, quantum technologies are very relevant in Europe, and more and more European countries are creating quantum projects that bring together researchers from different fields - from computer researchers to physicists. We have created such a project in Latvia, which was created with the support of the European Rehabilitation Fund. This project will operate for three years, until 2026. We, the Quantum Computer Science Center of the University of Latvia, are working on the project together with the Institute of Telecommunications of the Riga Technical University, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the University of Latvia and the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia. The goal is to cover everything that happens in Latvia in the quantum field and is related to quantum technologies.
Broadcast of the show (in Latvian).
Photo: Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia