MAQI : Mathematical Aspects of Quantum Information and Computation
Mathematical Aspects of Quantum Information (MAQI) is an international thematic Summer School (June 16-20, 2025) co-organized by Université Paris-Saclay (GS ISN) and Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IDIA department).
Mathematical concepts and applied mathematics are playing a central role in quantum technologies, from foundations to applications. The purpose of MAQI is to provide Master's students, PhD students, and early-stage researchers with a dedicated week of courses given by international experts to learn, discover, and deepen their understanding of quantum information science and quantum technologies through the lens of mathematics and theoretical computer science.
The school will consist of long (2h) tutorial talks, complemented by some shorter talks presenting some recent research results. It will also comprise mentoring sessions given by experienced professionals from academia and industry and poster sessions allowing participants to present and discuss their ongoing work.
The first day will start with a comprehensive introduction to quantum information with a presentation of the key concepts and formalism. The goal will be to provide enough knowledge about quantum information and quantum computing to attendees with no prior background in these fields.
Topics
The school is then organized into 3 successive main thematic blocks:
quantum foundations,
quantum information theory, quantum cryptography, quantum control
quantum algorithms and quantum computer science
The objective of the school is to introduce the research on the mathematical aspects of quantum information, but also to initiate and strengthen collaborations between laboratories, students, and researchers from these communities, using the interest in beautiful mathematics as a guideline towards impactful research, but also as a catalyst for fruitful exchanges.
Website under construction: https://hebergement.universite-paris-saclay.fr/maqi/
QMI master program
Let's finally mention, following MAQI, the launch in September 2025 of a new master program entitled QMI (Quantum, Mathematics, Computer Science) covering the mathematical aspects of quantum information and computation. More information is available on QMI’s website (https://quriosity.telecom-paris.fr/qmi/qmi.html).
Speakers
- Timothée Hoffremon, Centre for Quantum Information and Communication, École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Belgium
- Robbert Spekkens, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physic, Waterloo, Canada
- Matthew Wilson, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay
- Pierre Rouchon, LPENS, Mines Paris-PSL, Inria, ENS-PSL, Université PSL, CNRS, Sorbonne Université
- Nilanjana Datta, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Cambridge, Pembroke College, Cambridge, UK
- Salman Beigi, School of Mathematics, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, Téhéran, Iran
- Cambyse Rouzé, Inria, Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
- Alejandro Diaz-Caro, INRIA, LORIA, Nancy
- Marc De Visme, Inria, LMF, Université Paris-Saclay
- Benoît Valiron, LMF, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay
- Simon Martiel, IBM Quantum, IBM France Lab, Orsay
- Marc Baboulin, LMF, ENS Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay
Targeted audience
Master's students, PhD students, and researchers from academia and industry with a taste for mathematics (prerequisites typically include linear algebra and probability theory) and quantum information science.
We welcome international applications, and a few “housing” grants will be allocated to support international (Master's or PhD) students, covering housing and registration fees.
Application and Registration: a 2-phase procedure
To participate in the summer school, you will first have to apply, and then, after a review process, you will receive a link to register.
Application
Depending on your status, information will be asked:
- Master and PhD student: CV and a motivation letter
- Academic: link to your personal page
- Industry: CV
There will be two rounds for applications:
- From March 3 to March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Notification of acceptance: after April 15.
- From April 1 to April 30 (23:59 Paris time). Notification of acceptance: after May 15.
Registration
After the notification of acceptance, you will receive the link to register definitely and pay the fees.
Registration Fees
- Students (Master and PhD students): 100€
- Academics: 250€
- Industry: 500€
The fees will cover lectures, coffee breaks, lunches, the social event, and the gala dinner.
Please note that accommodation and travel costs are not covered.
You can pay with a bank transfer or a ‘bon de commande’ (participants from French companies or institutions for this latter option).
Payment with a credit card is not available. If you need a bill, be aware that there may be a delay.
