Quantum

SURF is exploring quantum networking technologies to understand how they can be applied. This is to ensure that Dutch researchers and teachers are well prepared to take full advantage of these emerging technologies.

What you need to know about... post-quantum cryptography

Can we still safely store and transmit data if there are fast quantum computers? No, not with current security. But that's where post-quantum cryptography offers a solution. Want to know what that is? Listen to the new episode now!

What you need to know about... quantum key distribution

In this podcast, Wojciech Kozlowski, Senior Advisor and Lead Quantum Communication, talks all about quantum key distribution. How does this technology work? Why are we not using it yet? And, why do we need to keep an eye on this development?

New white paper on the impact of quantum communications on education and research

Quantum communication offers unprecedented possibilities for the security and reliability of digital infrastructures. But what does this mean for education and research? In our new white paper, we…

News 06 March 2025

How Quantum Key Distribution improves security: call for co-creation

The development of quantum computing poses a significant risk to current encryption methods: namely, quantum computers have the potential to break commonly used algorithms, rendering traditional security measures inadequate in the next decade. SURF invites its members to explore solutions through co-creation.

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SURF hosts European quantum computer

SURF will host a European quantum computer in the Netherlands. The quantum computer will be located at Amsterdam Science Park, right next to the national supercomputer Snellius with which it will be…

News 22 October 2024

Axel Berg (SURF), Anders Jensen (EuroHPC JU), Rafal Duczmal (EuroHPC JU), Daniel Opalka (EuroHPC JU), Ariana Torres (SURF) and Julia Feddersen (Quantum Delta NL)

What you need to know about... quantum

Ariana Torres-Knoop, advisor on quantum computing at SURF, explains 'quantum' to you.

SURF Short 17 minutes

What you need to know about... quantuminternet

When can we apply the quantum internet? And how does it differ from the classical Internet that we have been using for 30 years? For example, will we soon be ordering our pizza via the quantum internet? Listen to it in this podcast.

SURF Short 15 minutes