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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

equs.org Introducing the EQUS Legacy Website documenting EQUS’s achievements and history, telling the story of EQUS's impact in quantum discovery, engagement, capacity building (people and facilities), research translation, improving equity in STEM, and helping build an Australian quantum ecosystem

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

"The future of science is cold." Live feed at Australia's National Communication Museum into the lab of Ben McAllister at Swinburne Uni, where Ben is installing a dilution fridge to attain temperatures as low as 10 millikelvin, allowing study of quantum phenomena in the search for dark matter. 🧪⚛️

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

We are delighted to bring you Nobel Physics Prize Laureate Prof. Donna Strickland with a public lecture and fireside chat next month in Meanjin/Brisbane. ⚛️🧪 📅 Monday, 14 July 🕕 6PM 📍 State Library of Queensland + livestream 🎟️ www.quantum2025.org.au/quantum-year...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

2022-24 Roadtrips by EQUS & @darkmatteraus.bsky.social plus earlier EQUS outreach efforts since 2018 have reached 4000+ students As part of its legacy, EQUS will co-sponsor the 2025 edition, which will continue to be led by CDM after EQUS ends. See more at www.qdmroadtrip.org

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

This resource was created by a team of EQUS scientists headed by Charles Woffinden at The University of Queensland and Lachlan Rogers @quantumdiamonds.bsky.social at University of Newcastle, along with Amy Navarathna, Kristen Harley, and Timothy Hirsch.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Please share with family, friends, schools and anyone else. And we'd also love feedback on anything we missed!

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The four-part explainer series is a free resource for any educators, students, or science communicators looking to share accurate but accessible content. …part of EQUS's mission to 'de-scarify' quantum physics. A worthy goal in this International Year of Quantum Science and Technology #IYQ2025

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Curious about quantum physics but not sure where to start—or got friends, family, students in that boat? EQUS's quantum explainer series breaks down the quantum basics, from 'what’s an atom?' to entanglement, tunnelling, and Bose-Einstein condensates🧪⚛️ Check them out at equs.org/explainers

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

How can quantum physics change notions of cause and effect? Fabio Costa (previously Uni of Queensland, now Nordita) investigates causal relations to determine how quantum physics might change our understanding of cause and effect > improvements in quantum computing 🧪⚛️ 👉 equs.org/sites/defaul...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Glowing diamonds are a quantum scientist’s best friend. Lachlan Rogers (University of Newcastle Australia) is investigating diamond colour centres towards revolutionary new quantum technologies ⚛️🧪 👉 equs.org/sites/defaul...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Can quantum physics make the internet more secure? Jacq Romero (Uni of Queensland) is conducting experiments with photons to investigate quantum entanglement, helping to develop the quantum internet, which will be very different from the internet today ⚛️🧪 👉more at equs.org/sites/defaul...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

"Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionise technology. But at the moment they don't work very well!" Theoretical quantum physicist Salini Karuvade (Uni of Sydney) is seeking to overcome challenges associated with creating computers based on quantum systems 🧪⚛️ equs.org/sites/defaul...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Accepting our unapologetic bias towards Australian contributions, and EQUS-related events, we're interested to know what others in quantum think. What (or who!) have we missed? See the high-res version at equs.org/sites/defaul... and the full magazine at equs.org/equs-spotlig...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

What are *your* 'greatest hits' of (Australian) quantum? The new EQUS magazine includes a one-page timeline of 100+ years of quantum, starting with wave-particle duality and black-body radiation around 1900, right up to 2025, being the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology ⚛️🧪

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

...part of the EQUS magazine celebrating Aus excellence in quantum research, and the quantum researchers who do it! See the complete magazine, along with exercise sheets for students and teachers, at equs.org/equs-spotlig...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

What can quantum physics reveal about gravitational waves and dark matter? 🧪⚛️ At the University of Western Australia, quantum physicists William Campbell and Emma Paterson are aiming to solve these mysteries. A @futurumcareers.bsky.social feature... equs.org/sites/defaul...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

If you missed Lachlan and Sarath on the radio yesterday morning, catch up at 2ser.com/episodes/2se... Their interview starts about 41 minutes in, discussing the second quantum revolution, EQUS, and today's public Quantum Experience at Macquarie Uni www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listi...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Discover how quantum computing is changing the game EQUS, Quantum Australia, the QLD Government & the Australian Institute of Physics QLD branch invite you to a public lecture on quantum computing's real-world applications 5.45 pm 13 May, Brisbane City Hall + live streamed

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Curious about quantum? Join us at the EQUS Brisbane Showcase—a free, public event celebrating QLD’s growing quantum & advanced technology community ⚛️🧪 🗓 Thursday 15 May 2025 🕒 3-6:30pm 📍 Customs House, Brisbane Register via: events.humanitix.com/equs-brisban...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This magazine highlights some examples of the fascinating research conducted at EQUS and shares some of the personal journeys of our researchers. We hope their stories will resonate with future quantum researchers, and help demystify the realm of quantum physics for everyone.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Tips on kickstarting a future career in quantum, including notes from quantum Queenslanders Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Jacq Romero and Nora Tischler ⚛️🧪 Download at careerswithstem.com.au/product/post... —from @careerswithstem.bsky.social and Inspiring Australia Queensland

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Mike Tobar (UWA, @darkmatteraus.bsky.social ) to receive the 2025 #IEEE IFCS Sawyer Award for contributions to precise timekeeping, development & characterisation of low-noise, high-Q resonators and sensors, applications testing fundamental physics 🧪⚛️🕰️ Read more at ieee-uffc.org/award/c-b-sa...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Please join us and the Australian Institute of Physics Queensland hosting Gerard Milburn for a public lecture on Quantum computing & its real-world applications, Tuesday 13 May ⚛️🧪 👉 events.humanitix.com/gerard-milbu... Brisbane City Hall on King George Sq, 6pm start + refreshments and catch-ups

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Uni of Technology Sydney researchers are developing the programs and algorithms to power quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of AI and machine learning, using quantum mechanics that could be integrated into existing technology. ⚛️ 🧪 Read more: www.uts.edu.au/stories/ai-a...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Amyra Roberts-Prayoga, a 13 year-old quantum enthusiast and Australia Ambassador for Girls in Quantum, shared similar view with Jacq Romero on how to attract young talents to the quantum industry.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

“If you want to make an impact in the world, go do quantum.” - A/Prof Jacq Romero

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

A/Prof. Jacq Romero took part in a panel on skills required for a quantum future at Quantum Australia Conference this morning.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Presented by the Australian Institute of Physics (QLD) Monday 24 March 7.30 PM at Griffith University Art Museum, register for this free event at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/quantum-sc...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

“This coming year gives us a wonderful opportunity to share the excitement we feel about this emerging technology, how it will affect people’s lives, and contribute to the world economy.” - Sir Peter Knight

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

In the words of Jacq Romero (and quoted by Sir Peter Knight in his concluding notes): we should speak of "quantum as enabling", rather than spooky, mysterious, or magic—it’s not just about the mystery or the strangeness of it, but the practical power it unlocks.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Opening Ceremony is officially underway at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris!

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It was good to see Redback Systems at the SPIE Photonics West today! They are a great example of the results from EQUS' Translational Research Program supporting our researchers to translate their science to industry.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This morning's panel discussed the global challenges and successes in building this workforce, with a focus on the growing demand for talent across industries.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Michael Harvey, EQUS’ Translational Research Program (TRP) Manager, is now Quantum Australia's Director - New Ventures Program. We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Michael and thank him for his contribution to EQUS over the last 5 years. 🧪🎉

Michael Harvey giving a presentation at EQUS' Annual Workshop in December 2024.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

🧪 👏🏻 Prof. Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop has been awarded the prestigious 2025 SPIE Gold Medal, one of the highest honours in optics and photonics, in recognition of her pioneering work in optical micromanipulation. Find out more here: spie.org/news/spie-th... Congratulations, Halina! 🎉

Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop aligning optics used for laser cooling in the UQ Bose-Einstein Condensation Laboratory

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

"Australia has been lucky to have had Cathy Foley as Chief Scientist. She was instrumental in establishing the National Quantum Strategy. EQUS has benefited from her advice, expertise, and friendship and we look forward to working with her in the future. Thank you Cathy!" - @caboolture.bsky.social

Dr Cathy Foley as Australia's Chief Scientist mingling with participants of Quantum West: Translation & Industry Showcase (Nov. 2023)

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Thanks Silvia Zorzetti for traveling all the way from 🇺🇸 to join us as a keynote speaker at #teamEQUS workshop with an overview of science at FermiLab, 🇺🇸 national quantum initiative & challenges in superconducting quantum computing We're also grateful for your support as a poster competition judge 🧪

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

"The collision of experimentalists and theorists is hugely important" EQUS Scientific Advisory Committee Chair Prof Sir Peter Knight @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social at #teamEQUS workshop: benefits of an interdisciplinary, broad approach to research, impacts in policy, engagement and training

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS @equscoe.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Wunya! Thanks to Mack Muckan and Brent Miller (Undumbi Culture) for the smoking ceremony and to Uncle Udjeee ( Biral Tours) for greeting us on behalf of the Undumbi people, here on Kabi Kabi Country. Final #teamEQUS workshop, Noosa

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