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Our researchers are engineering a quantum future by building machines that harness the full range of quantum physics #teamEQUS
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Introducing the EQUS Legacy Website documenting EQUS’s achievements and history, telling the story of EQUS's impact in quantum discovery, engagement, capacity building (people and facilities), research translation, improving equity in STEM, and helping build an Australian quantum ecosystem
October 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
"The future of science is cold." Live feed at Australia's National Communication Museum into the lab of Ben McAllister at Swinburne Uni, where Ben is installing a dilution fridge to attain temperatures as low as 10 millikelvin, allowing study of quantum phenomena in the search for dark matter. 🧪⚛️
July 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We are delighted to bring you Nobel Physics Prize Laureate Prof. Donna Strickland with a public lecture and fireside chat next month in Meanjin/Brisbane. ⚛️🧪

📅 Monday, 14 July
🕕 6PM
📍 State Library of Queensland + livestream
🎟️ www.quantum2025.org.au/quantum-year...
June 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
2022-24 Roadtrips by EQUS & @darkmatteraus.bsky.social plus earlier EQUS outreach efforts since 2018 have reached 4000+ students

As part of its legacy, EQUS will co-sponsor the 2025 edition, which will continue to be led by CDM after EQUS ends. See more at www.qdmroadtrip.org
June 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
This resource was created by a team of EQUS scientists headed by Charles Woffinden at The University of Queensland and Lachlan Rogers @quantumdiamonds.bsky.social at University of Newcastle, along with Amy Navarathna, Kristen Harley, and Timothy Hirsch.
May 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Please share with family, friends, schools and anyone else. And we'd also love feedback on anything we missed!
May 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The four-part explainer series is a free resource for any educators, students, or science communicators looking to share accurate but accessible content.

…part of EQUS's mission to 'de-scarify' quantum physics. A worthy goal in this International Year of Quantum Science and Technology #IYQ2025
May 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Curious about quantum physics but not sure where to start—or got friends, family, students in that boat? EQUS's quantum explainer series breaks down the quantum basics, from 'what’s an atom?' to entanglement, tunnelling, and Bose-Einstein condensates🧪⚛️

Check them out at equs.org/explainers
May 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
How can quantum physics change notions of cause and effect? Fabio Costa (previously Uni of Queensland, now Nordita) investigates causal relations to determine how quantum physics might change our understanding of cause and effect > improvements in quantum computing 🧪⚛️

👉 equs.org/sites/defaul...
May 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Glowing diamonds are a quantum scientist’s best friend. Lachlan Rogers (University of Newcastle Australia) is investigating diamond colour centres towards revolutionary new quantum technologies ⚛️🧪

👉 equs.org/sites/defaul...
May 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Can quantum physics make the internet more secure? Jacq Romero (Uni of Queensland) is conducting experiments with photons to investigate quantum entanglement, helping to develop the quantum internet, which will be very different from the internet today ⚛️🧪

👉more at equs.org/sites/defaul...
May 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionise technology. But at the moment they don't work very well!" Theoretical quantum physicist Salini Karuvade (Uni of Sydney) is seeking to overcome challenges associated with creating computers based on quantum systems 🧪⚛️

equs.org/sites/defaul...
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Accepting our unapologetic bias towards Australian contributions, and EQUS-related events, we're interested to know what others in quantum think. What (or who!) have we missed?

See the high-res version at equs.org/sites/defaul... and the full magazine at equs.org/equs-spotlig...
May 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
What are *your* 'greatest hits' of (Australian) quantum?

The new EQUS magazine includes a one-page timeline of 100+ years of quantum, starting with wave-particle duality and black-body radiation around 1900, right up to 2025, being the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology ⚛️🧪
May 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
...part of the EQUS magazine celebrating Aus excellence in quantum research, and the quantum researchers who do it!

See the complete magazine, along with exercise sheets for students and teachers, at equs.org/equs-spotlig...
May 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
What can quantum physics reveal about gravitational waves and dark matter? 🧪⚛️

At the University of Western Australia, quantum physicists William Campbell and Emma Paterson are aiming to solve these mysteries. A @futurumcareers.bsky.social feature...

equs.org/sites/defaul...
May 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
If you missed Lachlan and Sarath on the radio yesterday morning, catch up at 2ser.com/episodes/2se...

Their interview starts about 41 minutes in, discussing the second quantum revolution, EQUS, and today's public Quantum Experience at Macquarie Uni www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listi...
May 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Discover how quantum computing is changing the game

EQUS, Quantum Australia, the QLD Government & the Australian Institute of Physics QLD branch invite you to a public lecture on quantum computing's real-world applications

5.45 pm 13 May, Brisbane City Hall
+ live streamed
May 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Curious about quantum? Join us at the EQUS Brisbane Showcase—a free, public event celebrating QLD’s growing quantum & advanced technology community ⚛️🧪

🗓 Thursday 15 May 2025
🕒 3-6:30pm
📍 Customs House, Brisbane

Register via: events.humanitix.com/equs-brisban...
May 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This magazine highlights some examples of the fascinating research conducted at EQUS and shares some of the personal journeys of our researchers. We hope their stories will resonate with future quantum researchers, and help demystify the realm of quantum physics for everyone.
May 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Tips on kickstarting a future career in quantum, including notes from quantum Queenslanders Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Jacq Romero and Nora Tischler ⚛️🧪

Download at careerswithstem.com.au/product/post...

—from @careerswithstem.bsky.social and Inspiring Australia Queensland
April 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Mike Tobar (UWA, @darkmatteraus.bsky.social ) to receive the 2025 #IEEE IFCS Sawyer Award for contributions to precise timekeeping, development & characterisation of low-noise, high-Q resonators and sensors, applications testing fundamental physics 🧪⚛️🕰️

Read more at ieee-uffc.org/award/c-b-sa...
April 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Please join us and the Australian Institute of Physics Queensland hosting Gerard Milburn for a public lecture on Quantum computing & its real-world applications, Tuesday 13 May ⚛️🧪

👉 events.humanitix.com/gerard-milbu...

Brisbane City Hall on King George Sq, 6pm start + refreshments and catch-ups
April 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Uni of Technology Sydney researchers are developing the programs and algorithms to power quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of AI and machine learning, using quantum mechanics that could be integrated into existing technology. ⚛️ 🧪

Read more: www.uts.edu.au/stories/ai-a...
April 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Amyra Roberts-Prayoga, a 13 year-old quantum enthusiast and Australia Ambassador for Girls in Quantum, shared similar view with Jacq Romero on how to attract young talents to the quantum industry.
March 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM