By Hung Mei-hsiu, Wu Po-hsuan and Jake Chung / Staff reporters, with staff writer
A research team led by National Tsing Hua University Department of Physics and Center for Quantum Science and Technology professor Chuu Chih-sung (褚志崧) has developed Taiwan’s first and the world’s smallest quantum computer, using a single photon, the university said yesterday.

Groundbreaking developments in the quantum field are not only a major success in scientific research, but have also opened up possibilities for cross-disciplinary applications and business opportunities. But where are the future opportunities in quantum technology, and can Taiwan leverage them to continue attracting international investments?

This International Symposium on Quantum Technology has invited the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate (Prof. Alain Aspect), along with quantum expert from Japan (Prof. Jaw-Shen Tsai), France, Taiwan, and other countries around the world, to deliver keynote speeches and invited talks. The symposium aims to explore and share the latest developments and applications in quantum technologies. The content of the symposium will focus on areas such as photonic quantum technologies, superconducting quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing. Experts from around the world will engage in in-depth discussions on the present status and future trends. This international symposium not only serves as a platform for academic exchanges but also acts as a bridge for establishing collaborations between industries and academia, jointly advancing the development of quantum technology.

Join us for the "Taiwan Hardware Technology Forum for Universal Quantum Computing" on May 9th 2024 at the Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel.The Quantum National Team will present their programs achievements, followed by a joint discussion and exchange based on these findings. We warmly welcome participants from industry, government, academia, and research units to connect and advance quantum technology together.

RACE IS ON: As it would likely take another six years for quantum computing to mature, Taiwan has an opportunity to gain a foothold in the industry, an NSTC official said