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UK and Canada Collaborate on Quantum Tech

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United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada are backing eight projects that seek to commercialize quantum technologies. According to UKRI, the effort is the first industry-led partnership between any two countries to develop quantum technologies. The partnership follows an agreement signed by the two nations in 2017 to share quantum expertise through academic and business collaborations.

The projects will be sharing £2 million from UKRI and 4.4 million CAD from the Canadian government. The projects include several focused on quantum key distribution for high-security communications, and optical sensors for magnetic fields, as well as new ways to connect integrated quantum photonic devices. Each project has a U.K. business lead and a Canadian academic lead, as well as research organizations and other company and government partners from both countries.

Published: November 2020
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The term quantum refers to the fundamental unit or discrete amount of a physical quantity involved in interactions at the atomic and subatomic scales. It originates from quantum theory, a branch of physics that emerged in the early 20th century to explain phenomena observed on very small scales, where classical physics fails to provide accurate explanations. In the context of quantum theory, several key concepts are associated with the term quantum: Quantum mechanics: This is the branch of...
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