UNN joins National Quantum Laboratory
Lobachevsky University has joined the National Quantum Laboratory. The agreement on joining the consortium was signed at the first Forum of Future Technologies «Computing and Communication. Quantum World», which was held from 10 to 14 July 2023 at the World Trade Centre (Moscow) as part of the Decade of Science and Technology. Lobachevsky University was represented at the forum by Mikhail Ivanchenko, Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Institute of Information Technology, Mathematics and Mechanics, and Marina Bastrakova, Head of the Laboratory of Nanostructures Theory at the UNN Physics and Technology Research Institute.
The main topic of the forum was quantum technologies, an advanced field at the intersection of physics, digital and communication technologies. The sector is being developed by the major state corporations Rosatom, Rostec and Russian Railways in close cooperation with the country's research and educational organisations.
Oleg Trofimov, Acting Rector of Lobachevsky University, emphasised that Lobachevsky University takes an active part in the development of the quantum industry in Russia and is involved in the development of domestic quantum technologies and quantum computing products:
«Quantum technologies are among the main areas of university development in the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership programme. In 2022, two new research laboratories were established at UNN: the Laboratory of Materials for Quantum Technologies and the Laboratory of Advanced Quantum Frequency Standards and Precise Time Systems (jointly with the Vremya-Ch company that specialises in research and development of quantum frequency and time standards)».
Oleg Trofimov also noted that Lobachevsky University is traditionally known in Russia for its scientific schools in the field of physical and mathematical sciences, and these schools initiated research projects and education in the field of quantum technologies in the Nizhny Novgorod region:
«This year, the region’s first educational programme on quantum technologies was opened at the UNN Faculty of Physics. It is expected that graduates of the new programme will be in demand not only in the Nizhny Novgorod region, but also throughout the country. The university carries out research in the field of developing silicon-based quantum computers compatible with traditional microelectronics technologies. This work is performed as part of the implementation of the high-tech industry’s Quantum Computing roadmap».
The launch of a new federal project, the National Quantum Laboratory, was announced by Rosatom State Corporation on 25 November 2020. The National Quantum Laboratory consortium brings together the efforts of universities, research centres, R&D teams, startups, technology companies and financial organisations to develop quantum and quantum-related technologies in Russia and to ensure global competitiveness of Russian quantum technologies.
