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2nd TQCI International Seminar on Benchmarks for Quantum Computers organized by TERATEC, LNE and Thales in Reims https://lnkd.in/e-vhjngR Second edition of the TQCI seminar dedicated to the state of progress of various benchmarking initiatives for quantum computers. Following our first meeting in 2023 (https://lnkd.in/ezD5atab), this will be an opportunity to review the progress of the French BACQ project (https://lnkd.in/dbfqXj2T) and other European and International projects in the field, to discover new initiatives and gain an overview of various strategies. This two-days seminar will convene international experts around four main themes: Presentations and Progress on European and International Initiatives, Supplier Challenges and Strategies, Strategies in Europe and at the International Level, and End Users Vision.

👏 Dr Rahat Masood and Salil Kanhere won the Best Paper Award at the 49th IEEE International Conference on Local Computer Networks (IEEE LCN), in a collaboration between UNSW and the University of Sydney. The paper, "Passive Identification of WiFi Devices At-Scale: A Data-Driven Approach," presents a novel method for identifying WiFi device types using Information Element attributes from probe requests. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gf7yzNS9

"By the end of 1969, just four computers were connected to the Arpanet, but the network grew steadily during the 1970s. In 1972, it added the University of Hawaii’s ALOHAnet, and a year later it added networks at London’s University College and the Norwegian Seismic Array. As packet-switched computer networks multiplied, however, it became more difficult for them to integrate into a single worldwide “internet.”." https://lnkd.in/e2HhcQiP

Nations Impose Strange Controls On Export Of Quantum Computers Delve into the enigma of export controls on quantum computers by multiple nations, examining implications, motivations, and the future of global technology collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eR6FP9S4

Double feature! 🎉 I'm delighted to share our two latest preprints, addressing key challenges in Quantum Key Distribution: 🔹 In arXiv:2406.08544, we present an efficient method for calculating secure key rates for high-dimensional QKD protocols, inspired by entanglement-witness theory. This tool helps us explore improved noise resistance in high-dimensional protocols! 🔹 In arXiv:2406.14610, we extend a discrete modulated continuous-variable QKD protocol to a multi-user scenario and analyze its security in the asymptotic limit. Our findings indicate that DM CV-QKD is a strong candidate for urban-area quantum networks! Check them out! https://lnkd.in/d75_E5EE https://lnkd.in/di8Fnm_c

This year, together with Jorge Castro-Godínez (TEC - Costa Rica) and Guilherme Paim Paim (IST/ INESC-ID - Portugal), we organized a special issue on the Journal of Integrated Circuits and Systems - JICS - about Approximate and Transprecision Computing. Now, it’s out and available as an open-access publication! 🎉 Explore the exciting contributions here: https://lnkd.in/dcXWWG4w

⚛️ Geometrical Aspects Of Resources Distribution In Quantum Random Circuits 𝑨𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕: In this work, we explore how resources are distributed among the states generated by quantum random circuits (QRC). We focus on multipartite non-locality, but we also analyze quantum correlations by appealing to different entanglement and non-classicality measures. We compare universal vs non-universal sets of gates to gain insight into the problem of explaining quantum advantage. By comparing the results obtained with ideal (noiseless) vs noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices, we lay the basis of a certification protocol, which aims to quantify how robust is the resources distribution among the states that a given device can generate. ℹ️ Granda Arango, Holik, Sergioli, Giuntini, Freytesa - 2024

Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike! Our latest blog post, "The Mystery of the AFIPS Orphans," delves into the intriguing aspects of the AFIPS (American Federation of Information Processing Societies) Orphans from the 2006 study. This fascinating examination sheds light on the significance of these orphans in the tech landscape and their influence on computing history. Explore the findings, insights, and implications of this study that highlights an essential yet often overlooked part of our technological legacy. Read the full article here: [The Mystery of the AFIPS Orphans (2006)](https://ift.tt/UNahlZK).

The European Center for Quantum Sciences is proud to launch its newest MSCA project on"Machine Learning for Quantum", financed by the EU's Horizon Europe programme with a public lecture this forthcoming Monday by Prof Dr Rosa di Felice, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Quantitative and Computational Biology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA. Institute of Supramolecular Science and Engineering - ISIS Fondation Jean-Marie Lehn Rosa Di Felice

Last week was CHES 2024, the premier venue for research on the design and analysis of cryptographic hardware and software implementations. Anisha Mukherjee, PhD researcher at IAIK TU Graz, presented our paper "ModHE: Modular Homomorphic Encryption Using Module Lattices". This paper is a result of a collaboration between TU Graz and Samsung. Hardware acceleration is essential for making FHE work in real life. In this paper, we pursue a reverse approach and design a modular FHE scheme based on the MLWE problem, aiming for hardware reusability. Attractive potentials, such as better security assurance, hardware reusability, increased parallel processing, ciphertext compression and rank reduction, are observed. We also note several limitations (hence, new research problems).