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HEStaff exchange2023–2026

OptiQ · Non-standard data and image processing - from nonlinear Optics to Quantum computing

Horizon Europe — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2023-01-01 → 2026-12-31
EU contribution
€1,196,000
Participants
8
Scheme
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE

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Results in brief

Non-standard data and image processing - from nonlinear Optics to Quantum computing

The OptiQ project explores how quantum technologies can improve data processing, image analysis, and secure communication. While quantum computing holds great promise, current systems are still limited by hardware imperfections and computational noise. It addresses these challenges by developing quantum-based methods for image processing and security, leveraging advances in quantum optics and AI. Today’s quantum computers, known as Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices, struggle with errors and scalability, limiting their practical applications. However, they already show potential for optimizing data processing, enhancing encryption, and accelerating machine learning. OptiQ focuses on unlocking this potential by improving quantum-enhanced image processing, exploring quantum security protocols, and developing augmented reality tools for designing quantum experiments. To bridge the gap between quantum theory and real-world applications, OptiQ will develop a new way to encode images in quantum systems, enabling more efficient data processing. It will also advance hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for image recognition and object detection. In secure communication, the project will investigate how entangled photons can enhance encryption and ensure safe data transmission, while also exploring the role of human interaction in quantum experiments. A key innovation is an AR tool for designing and visualizing quantum optical circuits, making complex quantum experiments more accessible. By integrating quantum computing, optics, and AI, OptiQ aims to make quantum-enhanced technologies more practical and secure.

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Project objective

The OptiQ project is focused on non-standard data and image processing methods which will lead to advances in quantum computing (QC). The project is designed as a platform for collaboration of academia (Silesian University of Technology in Poland), research (Austrian Institute of Technology and Security Business Austria) and industry (Boson Energy from Luxemburg, LG Nexera from Vienna, and Envelo from Warsaw) in a common purpose to achieve beyond state-of-the-art progress in applications of quantum optics phenomena for quantum communication and computation, in particular for quantum image processing and security. The deployment potential of these latter applications will be exploited by Boson Energy in green energy sector and by Envelo in digital secure communication, respectively. Through common implementation of an ambitious research programme, the project will generate novel skills for all consortium participants. Interdisciplinary and intersectoral staff training will serve as a basis for technology transfer and knowledge sharing between participants leading to elaboration and implementation of desired solutions. In this way, the project will strengthen collaboration between Beneficiaries in quantum computing and communication (QCC) and in optical image processing (OIP). In particular, the Consortium will focus on technology of entangled photons production and its application to Qbit building, quantum security, quantum block-chain technology and quantum communication. To facilitate contact with quantum optics, an Augmented Reality aided simulator & designer of optical quantum setups will be also developed. Particular attention will be paid to wide and efficient dissemination and communication. Due to these measures, OptiQ project will strengthen career perspectives of participating scientists, become the foundation for lasting collaborations in exploitation of results, and increase competitiveness of European Research Area and industry on the world’s QCC scene.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • POLITECHNIKA SLASKA · GLIWICECoordinatorPoland
  • AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH · WienAustria
  • BOSON ENERGY · LUXEMBOURGLuxembourg
  • DNIPRO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY · DNIPROUkraine
  • LG NEXERA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AG · WienAustria
  • POCZTA POLSKA USLUGI CYFROWESPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNO · WARSAWCity levelPoland
  • SBA RESEARCH GEMEINNUTZIGE GMBH · WienAustria
  • UNIVERSITE DU LUXEMBOURG · ESCH-SUR-ALZETTELuxembourg

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