Joint workshop with PTB - Quantum Computing for Industry: From Vision to Application

On March 24, 2025, the first joint workshop of DESY's Center for Quantum Technology and Application and PTB took place on the topic of “Quantum Computing for Industry: From Vision to Application”. During the event, nine first-class speakers from research institutions and companies presented different areas of quantum computing and shared their expertise with the approximately 40 participants.

The art of quantum and quantum art

Our research group recently showcased its pioneering work at the intersection of quantum physics and artistic expression at the European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) in Lisbon, Portugal. The exhibition featured our original piece "Quantum Transformation I," which explores the visual representation of quantum phenomena through innovative artistic techniques. The artwork garnered significant interest from conference attendees, sparking discussions about the creative visualization of complex quantum concepts.
This interdisciplinary approach demonstrates our commitment to making quantum physics more accessible while exploring new methods of scientific communication through artistic media.

DESY and Quantinuum: Breakthrough in quantum physics

The quantum computing company Quantinuum and a DESY team led by Karl Jansen, head of the Center of Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA) at DESY, have achieved an important milestone. Using Quantinuum’s H1 quantum computer they studied a model in Lattice Gauge Theory, a mathematical tool used to understand fundamental processes in nature.

DESY-IonQ collaboration shows Quantum’s Potential Benefits to solve complex challenges

DESY and IonQ, a leading firm in the quantum computing industry, present early results from their cooperation to run combinatorial optimization problems on IonQ’s quantum system. The results demonstrate quantum computing’s potential as a more effective solution than traditional classical computing when tackling equations with multiple variables in a dense environment – such as in a bustling airport. A publication explaining the project, which is part of DESY´s quantum technology initiative, has now been published on the arXiv preprint server.

Forbes article about Quantum Computing and our white paper on application in High-Energy Physics

Our white paper together with CERN and other institutions takes center stage in a prominent Forbes article. The article, titled "Physicists Pushing Boundaries Of Physics Using Quantum Computers" showcases the innovative insights and forward-thinking strategies presented in the paper, highlighting our pivotal role in shaping the future of Quantum Computing. This recognition underscores CQTA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of Quantum and solidifies our position as a important figure in the field.

Preparing for a quantum (computing) leap

Researchers have published an important white paper identifying activities in particle physics where emerging quantum-computing technologies could be applied. With quantum computing rapidly improving, the paper sets out where these could be applied within particle physics, in order to help tackle computing challenges related to not only the upgrade programme of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva but also to other colliders and low energy experiments world-wide, including several where DESY plays a major role. The paper, authored by experts from DESY’S Center for Quantum Technologies and Applications (CQTA) in Zeuthen, CERN, IBM Quantum, and over 30 other organisations, is now available on arXiv.

Brandenburg funds centre for quantum computing with 12.8 million euros

The Federal State of Brandenburg is supporting research into and the development of applications for novel quantum computers at DESY in Zeuthen. A new Centre for Quantum Technology Applications (CQTA) ...

DESY´s first ERA Chair to establish quantum computing in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region

DESY scientist Karl Jansen has been awarded DESY´s first ERA Chair worth 2.5 million euros, a chair given by the European Research Executive Agency. Jansen will start the QUantum...