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February 2018
Nanoscale Quantum Optics Conference and MC Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic
The Nanoscale Quantum Optics (NQO) Workshop in Prague will be the occasion to present and discuss the recent progress in NQO of all working groups (WGs). The scope is also to discuss future opportunities for international cooperation like, e.g., the Quantum Technology Flagship, and propositions for the new Framework Programme (FP9). The program consists of four scientific sessions (one for each WG) and three additional sessions: one on Gender Balance, one on COST Actions related to NQO and one on…
Find out more »June 2018
MRS Workshop, Frankfurt, Germany
The H2020 COST Action “Nanoscale Quantum Optics” (NQO) aims to organize cooperation of scientists and engineers in the fields of Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics by gathering a network of experts from the different communities. The COST Action has recently released a NQO Roadmap disseminated in Europe to various decision makers and now plans to develop a Market Research Study (MRS) which presents the innovation potential of the field in a quantitative manner. The report aims at showing the present and…
Find out more »Focus Issue in the New Journal of Physics
Scope The investigation of quantum phenomena in nanophotonics systems may lead to new scales of quantum complexity and constitutes the starting point for developing photonic technologies that deliver quantum-enhanced performances. This ambition demands new physical insight as well as cutting-edge engineering, with an interdisciplinary approach and a view towards how such ground-breaking technologies may be implemented and commercialized. We aim at promoting and coordinating forefront research in nanoscale quantum optics (NQO), which will define new and unexplored pathways for deploying…
Find out more »July 2018
Panel Session at ESOF, Toulouse, France
Quantum technologies have the potential to change the world as we know it and Europe risks lagging behind if all of its best brains do not contribute to this change. In this session, quantum technologies researcher Dr Ruth Oulton will share the latest research results and an outlook on upcoming technologies, and will pinpoint the obstacles that women today still experience in their career in this frontier research area. These can range from the practical - lack of childcare facilities…
Find out more »“E. Fermi” International School of Physics on Nanoscale Quantum Optics, Varenna, Italy
We would like to encourage PhD students and post-docs to participate in a special course on "Nanoscale Quantum Optics" this summer at the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi", which will be held in Varenna, Italy this summer from 23 to 28 July. https://www.sif.it/attivita/scuola_fermi/mmxviii#204 The “E. Fermi” Summer Schools are one of the most significant cultural activities of the Italian Physical Society (https://www.sif.it/attivita/scuola_fermi). These events are held at Villa Monastero in Varenna (Italy), and have become a special meeting opportunity for…
Find out more »September 2018
NQO ESR Workshop 2018, Braga, Portugal
This year, the NQO ESR Workshop will be held in Braga, Portugal on 6-7 September 2018. This meeting will provide a unique platform for young researchers of the Action to familiarize themselves with their colleagues and form long-lasting networks. Furthermore, it will allow these researchers the opportunity to formally present their work to an audience of their peers. For more details and information on registration please visit the ESR workshop 2018 website: https://nqo-esr-2018.sciencesconf.org/ Abstract submission and registration Abstracts for oral…
Find out more »November 2018
2nd MRS Workshop, Paris, France
The second Market Research Study (MRS) Workshop will take place in Paris on November 19th.
Find out more »3rd Quantum Technology – Implementations for Space Workshop at ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands
The purpose of the workshop is to follow on to last year's workshop and for ESA to identify possible areas of collaboration for the implementation of Quantum Technologies in space with the Quantum Technology commercialisation programmes that have recently emerged within the ESA member states. Please note that Cost Action MP1403 is not organising this event, but can support Cost members participating to the workshop.
Find out more »April 2019
COST Action Final Dissemination Event
Nanoscale quantum optics: contributions to Europe’s competitiveness in science and technology In the past 4 years the COST Action Nanoscale Quantum Optics (NQO) established and supported crosslinks between quantum science & technology, nanoscale optics & photonics and materials science. Here, we wish to highlight the Action’s activities and introduce the first Market Research Study on the innovation potential of the field. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and by a networking buffet to discuss future opportunities for NQO.…
Find out more »February 2020
Women in Quantum Technologies: what are the challenges?
This event is organized by the COST Association in cooperation with the COST Action “Nanoscale Quantum Optics” in occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Our Gender Balance Advisor Ruth Oulton will present our activities and discuss the Gender Survey 2019: https://www.cost-nqo.eu/gender-balance/ The event is by invitation only. If you are interested, please send a note to our Science Officer Dr. Ralph Stübner - Here please find the press release from the COST Association: https://www.cost.eu/news/general/women-in-quantum-technologies-what-are-the-challenges/
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