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| Reference Number | EP/Y035089/1 | |
| Title | EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Quantum Technologies | |
| Status | Funded | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research 5%; Not Energy Related 95%; |
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| Research Types | Training 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 40%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Applied Mathematics) 30%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 30%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Professor S Kuhr Physics University of Strathclyde |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 April 2025 | |
| End Date | 30 September 2033 | |
| Duration | 102 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £7,909,260 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Information Technologies | |
| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | EPSRC Training Grants | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Professor S Kuhr , Physics, University of Strathclyde (99.991%) |
| Other Investigator | Professor G Buller , School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University (0.001%) Dr S Croke , School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow (0.001%) Professor DFA Faccio , College of Science and Engineering, University of Glasgow (0.001%) Professor A Fedrizzi , School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University (0.001%) Professor S Franke-Arnold , School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow (0.001%) Dr PF Griffin , Physics, University of Strathclyde (0.001%) Professor VM Kendon , Physics, University of Strathclyde (0.001%) Dr J Leach , School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University (0.001%) Dr JD Pritchard , Physics, University of Strathclyde (0.001%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | Quantum Technology is based on quantum phenomena that govern physics on an atomic scale, enabling key breakthroughs that enhance the performance of classical devices and allow for entirely new applications in communications technology, imaging and sensing, and computation. Quantum networks will provide secure communication on a global scale, quantum sensors will revolutionise measurements in fields such as geology and biomedical imaging, and quantum computers will efficiently solve problems that are intractable even on the best future supercomputers. The economic and societal benefit will be decisive, impacting a wide range of industries and markets, including engineering, medicine, finance, defence, aerospace, energy and transport. Consequently, Quantum Technologies are being prioritised worldwide through large-scale national or trans-national initiatives, and a healthy national industrial Quantum Technology ecosystem has emerged including supply chain, business start-ups, and commercial end users.Our Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Quantum Technologies (CDT-AQT) will address the national need to train cohorts of future quantum scientists and engineers for this emerging industry. The training program is a partnership between the Universities of Strathclyde, Glasgow and Heriot-Watt. In collaboration with more than 30 UK industry partners, CDT-AQT will offer advanced training in broad aspects of Quantum Technology, from technical underpinnings to applications in the three key areas of Quantum Measurement and Sensing, Quantum Computing and Simulation, and Quantum Communications.Our programme is designed to create a diverse community of responsible future leaders who will tackle scientific and engineering challenges in the emerging industrial landscape, bring innovative ideas to market, and work towards securing the UK's competitiveness in one of the most advanced and promising areas of the high-tech industry. The quality of our training provision is ensured by our supervisors' world-class research backgrounds, well-resourced research environments at the host institutions, and access to national strategic facilities. Industry engagement in co-creation and co-supervision is seen as crucial in equipping our students with the transferable skills needed to translate fundamental quantum physics into practical quantum technologies for research, industry, and society.To benefit the wider community immediately, we will make Quantum Technologies accessible to the general public through dedicated outreach activities, in which our students will showcase their research and exhibit at University Open Days, schools, science centres and science festivals. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 22/05/24 | |
