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‘Quantum Light’ Exhibit
We have developed a set of hands-on demonstrations witch tell a story of why quantum? what is quantum? and how to do quantum? We took this exhibition to several major science fairs in the country. #itsQL
'Quantum City' Exhibit
What will the future look like when quantum technologies are in our everyday lives?
The next generation of quantum technologies is here. Learn about quantum science with partners from the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme and see what living in a "quantum city" might be like.
Videos
One of our key activities is the production of educational animations with the goal of bringing concepts of quantum physics to a wider audience and demonstrating the latest technological developments.
Quantum Speed Test
Quantum computers massively outperform conventional computers when finding the prime factors of large numbers. We simulate the time it takes to find the prime factors of large numbers for quantum and conventional computers. Try our Quantum Speed Test to check yourself how much faster a quantum computer will be!
Your questions and feedback
If you have any questions about our research we would be happy to answer them. Just send us the question using the form and we will answer it as soon as possible!
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Outreach events
2024
Cheltenham Science Festival 2024 - 4-9 June 2024. We’re proud to Partner with #CheltSciFest2024. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 24th April.
Research Experience Week - for year 12 students to come and experience what it is like to work as a researcher at the university. Our group is running the event on Wednesday 31st July.
2023
2022
New Scientist Live London science festival - 7-9 October 2022
We are Tik Tok famous! One of our post doctoral researchers (Luke Brunswick) gained over 1 million views as he explains the Hong-Ou-Mandel effect
New Scientist Live Manchester - 12-14 March 2022
Careers in Quantum Technologies - secondary school talk - 18 May 2022
2019
Exploring STEM for Girls - 27 March 2019
Discovery Night - University of Sheffield - 15 March 2019
Cheltenham Science Festival - 3-6 June 2019
EPSRC Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact Event 2019 (London) - 6 December 2019
2018
Discovery Night - University of Sheffield - 27 March 2018
Exploring STEM for Girls - 27 March 2018
Pint of Science UK Festival - 15 May 2018
Visit by Paul Blomfield MP
Visit by Lee Rowley MP
2017
Cheltenham Science Festival - 6-11 June 2017
2016
Discovery Night - University of Sheffield - 11 March 2016
2015
The Royal Society Summer Exhibition 2015