SPRING SCHOOL:

Title: "Discovering discrete variable photonic quantum computing with Perceval"

Abstract: Perceval is a python package and companion tool for developing photonic quantum circuits. In this session, we will use Perceval to study linear optics, understand different components from photon sources to detectors, and we will see how to implement simple algorithms and protocols. We will also discuss encodings and computational models for photonics.

Bio: Alexia Salavrakos works as a researcher at Quandela, a French startup dedicated to building a photonic quantum computer. She obtained her PhD at ICFO in 2019 on the topic of Bell inequalities for device-independent protocols. She also has professional experience in data science and machine learning.

Instructions for students: If you would like to code along in this session, bring your laptop and install Perceval following the instructions here: https://github.com/Quandela/Perceval. If you would like to participate in the quizzes, bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Note that is optional and the session can be followed without any devices.

RESEARCH WORKSHOP:

Title: "A versatile single-photon-based quantum computing platform"

Abstract: Last year, Quandela introduced a quantum processor called Ascella, made of a single-photon source supplying a universal linear optical network on a reconfigurable chip. Ascella can handle up to 6 photons in 12 modes and is cloud-accessible. In this session, we will present the device as well as the algorithms and protocols that we conducted on it.