20–22 Apr 2026
National University of Singapore
Asia/Singapore timezone
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Session

Invited Talks - Session 1

20 Apr 2026, 09:00
National University of Singapore

National University of Singapore

Shaw Foundation Alumni House 11 Kent Ridge Dr, #01-02, Singapore 119244

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Chairperson: Prof Manas Mukherjee (Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS)

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  1. 20/04/2026, 09:00

    Speaker:
    Prof Winfried Hensinger
    University of Sussex

    Abstract:
    Microwave technology poses a significant opportunity to scale trapped ion quantum computers to system sizes that support utility scale quantum computation within the fault-tolerant regime. I will present progress on making microwave quantum gates faster with errors much below the fault-tolerant threshold by creating...

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  2. 20/04/2026, 09:30

    Speaker:
    Takashi Mukaiyama
    Institute of Science Tokyo

    Abstract:
    Atoms in a coherent superposition of different momentum states enable high-precision measurements of physical quantities. Matter-wave interferometers typically exploit the entanglement between an atomic internal and motional states. The accumulated matter-wave phases along different paths are extracted from the...

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  3. Speaker:
    Prof Junki Kim
    Sungkyunkwan University

    Abstract:
    There has been significant progress in building trapped-ion quantum computers with dozens of ion qubits; however, a clear blueprint for a fully fault-tolerant, large-scale system remains elusive. In this talk, I present a Shuttling-based Distributed Quantum Computing (SDQC) architecture that combines deterministic qubit...

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  4. Speaker:
    Prof Kihwan Kim
    Tsinghua University

    Abstract:
    Quantum coherence fundamentally limits quantum computer and memory performance. While trapped atomic ions theoretically support million-year coherence based on spontaneous emission, experimental demonstrations have fallen orders of magnitude short. This gap raises whether we face fundamental physical limitations or...

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  5. Speaker:
    Nigel Lee
    Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS

    Abstract:
    Mechanical oscillators represented by the bosonic motional modes of trapped ions are a promising candidate to realize continuous-variable quantum information processing. However, universal control of these modes require non-linear operations, such as cubic phase gates, which are challenging to implement on...

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  6. Speaker:
    Prof Taehyun Kim
    Seoul National University

    Abstract:
    Trapped-ion systems are among the leading platforms for quantum computing because of their long coherence times, high-fidelity operations, and flexible qubit connectivity. Realizing scalable quantum processors, however, requires progress not only in qubit control but also in trap-chip fabrication, system integration,...

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  7. Speaker:
    Prof Kenji Toyoda
    Osaka University

    Abstract:
    Vibrational excitations in trapped ions, or phonons, serve as useful
    resources for quantum information processing, including quantum simulation and quantum computing. Localized excitations of the vibrational motion of individual ions (local phonons) offer both large information capacity and straightforward scalability, and...

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  8. Speaker:
    Dr Yong Wan
    University of Science and Technology of China

    Abstract:
    Trapped-ion systems have achieved exceptional performance in local quantum control, with long coherence times and high-fidelity operations routinely demonstrated in single-node processors. Extending these capabilities to longdistance networking, however, introduces a fundamental challenge: exponential...

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  9. Speaker:
    Dr Piyaphat Phoonthong
    National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)

    Abstract:
    In this work, we present an evaluation of excess micromotion within a linear, asymmetric segmented Paul trap developed at the National Institute of Metrology, Thailand (NIMT). To characterize the micromotion amplitude, we employ the photon correlation method, which utilizes the correlation...

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  10. Hour-scale lifetime and non-equilibrium steady state of trapped ions in an ultracold atom-ion hybrid trap

    Speaker:
    Dr Sourav Dutta
    Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

    Abstract:
    Hybrid atom-ion systems offer unique opportunities for ultracold chemistry, precision measurements, and quantum...

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  11. Speaker:
    Prof Moonjoo Lee
    Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

    Abstract:
    We begin by discussing our experimental study of nonlinear mechanical oscillations in trapped ions. Specifically, we demonstrate the tunability of the Duffing nonlinearity of the ion oscillator, allowing it to transition from the softening to the hardening regime. Furthermore, when the ion...

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  12. Precision at the Extremes: Exploring the Standard Model with Trapped Exotic Ions

    Speaker:
    Prof Klaus Blaum
    Max Planck Institute

    Abstract:
    The four fundamental interactions and their symmetries, along with the fundamental constants and properties of elementary particles – such as masses and magnetic...

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  13. Speaker:
    Dr Cameron McGarry
    University of Sydney

    Abstract:
    Continuous-variable–discrete-variable (CV–DV) quantum simulators offer a natural route to simulating bosonic dynamics relevant to many branches of physics and chemistry. However, programmable simulation of arbitrary dynamics is an outstanding challenge. In particular, simulating anharmonic dynamics, which is ubiquitous...

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  14. Speaker:
    Dr Cameron McGarry
    University of Sydney

    Abstract:
    Continuous-variable–discrete-variable (CV–DV) quantum simulators offer a natural route to simulating bosonic dynamics relevant to many branches of physics and chemistry. However, programmable simulation of arbitrary dynamics is an outstanding challenge. In particular, simulating anharmonic dynamics, which is ubiquitous...

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  15. Speaker:
    Prof Manoj Joshi
    IQOQI Innsbruck & Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

    Abstract:
    Quantum simulators and quantum computers are progressing toward solving complex problems in science. Trapped ions are one of the key platforms, offering unprecedented qubit control. At this conference, I will present recent advancements in quantum simulation using long...

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  16. Scalable and High-Fidelity Quantum Entanglement in Trapped-Ion Systems

    Taeyoung Choi
    Department of Physics, Ewha Womans University

    Achieving high-fidelity and scalable entanglement is one of the central challenges in realizing quantum error correction and building a practical quantum computer. Among various...

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  17. Speaker:
    Prof Sadiq Rangwala
    Raman Research Institute

    Abstract:
    We present a new ion trap experiment, with an end cap type Paul trap built for precision spectroscopy and metrology [1,2]. We will discuss the performance of this experiment and then move quickly to the observation of three dimensional trapped ion crystals of Ca+ ions. The crystals form when the ions attain their...

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  18. Superconducting ion traps

    Speaker:
    Prof Atsushi Noguchi
    The University of Tokyo & RIKEN

    Abstract:
    Recent experiments in trapped-ion platforms have demonstrated two-qubit gate fidelities reaching 99.99% using RF-based quantum gates. Because gate fidelity directly determines the achievable performance and scalability of quantum computers, a central...

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  19. Speaker:
    Dr Pei Jiang Low
    Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS

    Abstract:
    Trapped ion quantum computing features advantages such as good gate fidelities, all-to-all qubit connectivity and the ability to operate in room temperature over other quantum computing platforms. Conventionally, trapped ion quantum computers are built in a laser lab environment, where the hardware setup...

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  20. Validating $\bf ^{176}$Lu$\bf ^{+}$ Optical Frequency References at the $\bf{10^{-19}}$ level

    K. J. Arnold,∗ M. D. K. Lee, Qin Qichen, Qi Zhao, Zhao Zhang, and N. Jayjong
    Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS

    M. D. Barrett
    Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS and Department of Physics, NUS

    The...

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  21. Ytterbium ion based Optical Clock: Possible way for Redefining SI Second

    Speaker:
    Prof Subhasis Panja
    CSIR-National Physical laboratory
    Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research

    Abstract:
    Present definition of time and frequency is based on a microwave transition of laser cooled Cesium atoms. The...

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