Warsaw Quantum Computing Group

Episode LXXV of Warsaw Quantum Computing Group meetups!

"Rydberg atoms: between quantum sensing and quantum computing"

Michał Parniak

12.03.2026, 18:00 UTC+1

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Abstract:

Strong interactions of Rydberg atoms allow them to be the basis of both quantum sensors and a new generation of quantum computers. I will show the most recent results of our team at the University of Warsaw, where we develop novel quantum sensors and try to enhance them using error-pre-correcting operations based on quantum gates. Apart from this scientific progress, I will discuss our perspectives on developing our systems into both practical quantum sensors for space applications and into neutral-atom quantum computing platforms.

BIO:

Michał Parniak is a group leader at the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies (Centre of New Technologies) and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw. His experience ranges from quantum optics, through quantum optomechanics, to Rydberg atoms and atomic physics. Before joining QOT, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Now, his team aims to combine a fundamental approach to quantum physics with applications in quantum sensing, metrology and information processing, with current particular focus on bringing quantum technologies to the space industry.

The meeting is organized by the Fundacja Quantum AI and QPoland.