Chris Lee at ArsTechnics writes: ''Not so long ago, we reported on a paper that purported to blow a hole in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. Now, researchers at Toshiba have struck back with findings that show that the attack doesn't really work. To which the original authors have replied, "Well, it depends." ''

QCRYPT initiates a new conference series on Quantum Cryptography. The first conference in this series will be held at ETH Zurich and the second at CQT in Singapore. The aim of this series is to bring together researchers working on all aspects of the subject (both on the theoretical and experimental sides) and to support the building of a research community in Quantum Cryptography.

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Taking a step toward the realization of futuristic quantum technologies, a team of physicists from China and Germany has demonstrated a key element – an entangling gate – of a quantum teleportation scheme proposed more than 10 years ago. The entangling gate serves as a fundamental building block for applications such as long-distance quantum communication and practical quantum computers.

Application deadline: 

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Institute for Quantum Computing is now inviting applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of quantum information research.

Positions are available for cross-appointment in the Faculty of Mathematics, the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo.

http://new.iqc.ca/welcome/positions

It was agreed by many that the existence of a (moderated) quantum foundations mailing list, with a wide scope and involving the broad international community, was long overdue. Now it exists, with currently about 500 subscribers. To subscribe, send a blank email to quantum-foundations-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk To make a post, send an email to quantum-foundations@maillist.ox.ac.uk

Registration deadline: 

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Previously hosted by the Laser Research Center in Vilnius (2007), the FORTH Institute of Electronic Structure and Lasers in Heraklion (2008) and the ICFO Institute for Photonic Sciences in Barcelona (2009), STELLA is a unique, full immersion, "School for Training in Experiments with Lasers and Laser Applications", which sees a number of highly qualified experts to deliver technical training directly at research lab infrastructures.

Submission deadline: 

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Registration deadline: 

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Quantum entanglement which is the key ingredient for the storage and distribution of quantum information among the fundamental physical constituents, was first noticed as a key feature of the quantum world seventy-five years ago by Schrodinger. Since then, the long road of development of the theory and applications of entanglement has led to remarkable concepts and technological prospects. Along this long road have also spruced up many surprises, paradoxes and fascinating puzzles.

Registration deadline: 

Monday, December 6, 2010

Application deadline: 

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Postdoctoral position in Quantum Random Walks. Apply through the IRCSET scheme [Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology] Position is for 2 years, with salary of about 31,000 euro. Please contact me at michael.mcgettrick@nuigalway.ie in advance of applying.

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