Quantum Science and Technology Resources

 

 

Presentation: Quantum Computing Standards and Why We Need Them: http://www.billslater.com/quantum/wslater_quantum01.pdf

Harvest Now, Decrypt Later ( December 2025 )
PQC: A Short Primer ( November 2025 )
 PQC System Engineer Readiness ( April 2026 )
Building a Quantum Sensor Foundry ( September 2025 )
 

A Podcast with a Q & A presentation about me and my career

 

 

 

World's Best Quantum Groups

 

I am active in 6 different Quantum Groups. The Leaders and members are all great people.


QSECDEF - Germany & France - Meets Weekly, every Tuesday
Event Link: https://zoom.us/j/91478584384
Event Date and Time - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
15:00 CEST / 14:00 UK / 09:00 EST / 08:00 CST / 02:00 Wednesday - Australia
Steve Vaile is the Director. steve@qsecdef.com 


Australia
QSECDEF Australian Quantum Group - 9:00 Central Time, every Sunday . It's 12:00 Noon Monday in Australia
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81330899720
Meeting ID: 813 3089 9720
Wonderful People, and Great Presentations!
Muria Roberts is the Director - Muria.Roberts@protonmail.com


Chicago Quantum Meetup - Monthly Meetings
https://www.meetup.com/chicago-quantum-computing-meetup-group-revival/
Registration required - Meetup
Do an Internet Search - Chicago Quantum Meetup. Sometimes they have 1 to 0 meetings per month.
Barry Burd and Ron Schreiner are the Directors.


Washington DC Quantum Meetup - Monthly Meetings
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/washington-dc-quantum-computing-meetup-33793545445 
Registration required x 2 - Meetup AND EvenBrite.
Do an Internet Search - Washington DC Quantum Meetup. Sometimes they have 3 to 4 meetings per month.
Helen Ma is the Director.


Alexandria, Egypt - Amsterdam, Netherlands Quantum Group - Monthly Meetings
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Alexandria%2C+Egypt+-+Amsterdam++Quantum+Group&atb=v314-1&ia=web 
Registration required on LinkedIn
Do an Internet Search - Alexandria Quantum Meetup. Sometimes they have 1 meetings per month, or every other Month.
Dr. Taha Selim is the Director.


Philippine Quantum Society
On Facebook, with announced Meetings on Zoom.
https://www.facebook.com/qcsp.ph

 

Important Quantum Organizations

 

Molket

Applied Quantum

CyberSeQ

QSECDEF

Slater Technologies, Inc.


 

National Spending on Quantum by Country

 

By Ingrid Vasilu-Feltes

April 24, 2026


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The #global #quantum landscape is increasingly defined by strategic specialization layered on top of cumulative #investment scale, with the top countries demonstrating distinct but complementary focus areas across the quantum stack.

The United States #US 🇺🇸 ($12.1B) leads through a full-stack #innovation model, combining hardware leadership, advanced algorithms, and a dominant private/VC #ecosystem that accelerates commercialization.
In contrast, #China🇨🇳 (~$8.25B) emphasizes state-driven #infrastructure, particularly in quantum #communications and secure networks, positioning itself as a leader in sovereign quantum architectures.

The #UnitedKingdom🇬🇧 (~$5.7B+) distinguishes itself through a mature #commercial ecosystem, excelling in applications, sensing, and quantum networking, supported by strong public-private alignment.

#SouthKorea🇰🇷 (~$2.3B) is rapidly advancing #industrial integration, leveraging conglomerates to embed quantum into broader #technology value chains.

#Germany🇩🇪 (~$2.2B) focuses on #hardware excellence and #academia-industry collaboration, exemplified by initiatives like Munich Quantum Valley, while #France🇫🇷 (~$2.0B) prioritizes #digital sovereignty, aligning national quantum #strategy with broader European Union frameworks.

In the Asia-Pacific region, #Australia🇦🇺 (~$1.5B+) is accelerating commercialization and #workforce development, supported by strategic investments in companies such as PsiQuantum.

#Japan🇯🇵 (~$0.9B–several billion) targets industrialization by 2030, integrating quantum into its broader #R&D and #manufacturing ecosystem.

Smaller but highly influential players include the Netherlands (~$670M), which leverages research excellence and innovation hubs such as Delft, and Canada (~$430M+), which punches above its weight through a vibrant startup #ecosystem and strengths in photonic quantum #computing.

These nations illustrate that quantum #leadership is not uniform but architected across differentiated domains—from infrastructure and hardware to commercialization and sovereignty. The convergence of these focus areas will ultimately determine not only technological advantage but also long-term quantum #resilience and #geopolitical positioning.
 

 

 

Quantum RFCs

 

( coming soon! )

 

 

Quantum History

 

 

 

 

 

Important Free Quantum Training

 

 

 

 

From Cairo, Eqypt and Paris, France ( in ENGLISH )

with Dr. Taha Selim and Alain Chance, both from Molket


Unlock the Future with Quantum!
Are you ready to explore one of the most transformative technologies of our time?
Join the Cairo University Spring School in Quantum Technologies — a unique opportunity designed for students, researchers, and staff.

📅 Dates: April 24–25, (TBD), May 1–2
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 22:30 (Cairo Time)
🌐 Format: Online
Link: Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F311379998789633%3Fanon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=2f0d16cb-b74b-44bd-abc6-76abf05fb129&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

What to expect:
• Introduction to Quantum Computing & Algorithms
• Hands-on labs using Qiskit
• Quantum Machine Learning & Cryptography
• Real-world applications in Finance, AI, and Security
• Interactive panels with experts from academia and industry
🎓 Learn from leading experts from Cairo University, iQafι, MolKet SAS, and international organizations.

This is more than a training — it’s your gateway to the Quantum era.

👉 Register now for FREE: https://quantum.cu.edu.eg/

 

 

 

 

Important References

 

Ahsan, M., Meter, R V., and Kim, J. (2015). Designing a Million-Qubit Quantum Computer Using a Resource Performance Simulator. A scholarly article published at the ACM in December 2015. Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/ya2q92xa .

Bhardwai, A. (2015). Bose Einstein Condensate - a presentation posted on LinkedIn.com Slideshare on March 1, 2015. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/bhardwajaman08/bose-einstein-condensate .

Da Silva, W. (2015). Quantum computer coding in silicon now possible. Published at the University of New South Wales Newsroom on November 17, 2015. Retrieved from: https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/quantum-computer-coding-silicon-now-possible

DeAngelis, S. (2014). A Glossary of Quantum Computing Terms. Retrieved from https://www.enterrasolutions.com/blog/glossary-quantum-computing-terms/ .

Fedorov, A. K. , Kiktenko, E. O., and Lvovsky, A. I. (2018). Quantum computers put blockchain security at risk. Published November 19, 2018 in Nature. Retreived from: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07449-z .

Gerschenfeld, N. and Chuang, I. L. (1998). Quantum Computing with Molecules. Published in the June 1998 edition of Scientific American magazine. Retrieved from: http://cba.mit.edu/docs/papers/98.06.sciqc.pdf .

Gomes, L. (2018). Quantum Computers Strive to Break Out of the Lab. Published at IEEE Spectrum on March 22, 2018 Retrieved from https://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/quantum-computers-strive-to-break-out-of-the-lab .

Herman, A. (2018). Winning the Race in Quantum Computing. Published in American Affairs Journal. Retrieved from: https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/05/winning-the-race-in-quantum-computing/ .

Hoff, T. (2009). Lecture by Ted Hoff at U.C. Berkley. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MgHsgoilQ4&t=80s .

Hurley, W. (2018). Quantum Computing Standards. A webinar presented on April 24, 2018 and located at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKt7dOf4pXY&t=7s .

IBM. (2018). IBM Q. Located at https://www.research.ibm.com/ibm-q/ .

IEEE. (2018). IEEE P7130 - IEEE Nomenclature Standard. Quantum Computing Working Group. Located at: https://standards.ieee.org/develop/project/7130.html .

IEEE. (2018). IEEE P7131 - IEEE Benchmarking Standard. Quantum Computing Working Group. Located at: https://standards.ieee.org/develop/project/7131.html .

Klarreich, E. (2018). Graduate Student Solves Quantum Verification Problem. Published in Quanta Magazine, October 8, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.quantamagazine.org/graduate-student-solves-quantum-verification-problem-20181008/ .

Kholodov, I. (2009). The von Neumann Computer Model. From the CIS-77 course at Bristol Community College. Retrieved from: http://www.c-jump.com/CIS77/CPU/VonNeumann/lecture.html .

Miller, S. (2018). DARPA digs into the details of practical quantum computing. Retrieved from: https://gcn.com/articles/2018/07/12/darpa-quantum-architecture.aspx .

New York Times. (2018). The next tech talent shortage: Quantum computing researchers. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/the-next-tech-talent-shortage-quantum-computing-researchers-5412552/ .

Panetta, K. (2017). The CIO's Guide to Quantum Computing. Published November 29, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/the-cios-guide-to-quantum-computing/ .

Quantum Computing Playground. (2014). Located at http://www.quantumplayground.net/#/home .

Sattel, S. (2016). The Future of Computing - Quantum & Qubits. Retrieved from: https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/blog/future-computing-quantum-qubits/ .

Wikipedia. (2018). Article on Quantum Superposition. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_superposition .

Wikipedia. (2011). Quantum Machine. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_machine

Wilson, L. (2015). The Rise of Quantum Computers - The Current State of Cryptographic Affairs. http://www.activecyber.net/rise-quantum-computers-current-state-cryptographic-affairs/ .

 

•Ahsan, M., Meter, R V., and Kim, J. (2015).  Designing a Million-Qubit Quantum Computer Using a Resource Performance Simulator.  A scholarly article published at the ACM in December 2015.  Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/ya2q92xa.
•Aaronson, S. (2013).  Quantum Computing Since Democritus.  Published by Cambride University Press,  Cambridge, UK.
•Arun, J. S, et al. (2025). Becoming Quantum Safe. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
•Backes, K. (2025).  "Quantum Sensors for Complementary PNT and Resilient Communications. Published and Compyrighted by Mitre Corporation. Retrieved from https://www.westconference.org/WEST25/Custom/Handout/Speaker0_Session11709_1.pdf .
•Bricmont, J. (2017). Quantum Sense and Nonsense. Published by Springer. Louvein la Nouve, Belgium.
•Bloom, S. (2024). “What Is Quantum Sensing and How Does It Work?”. Published on December 24, 2024. Retrieved from https://scientificorigin.com/what-is-quantum-sensing-and-how-does-it-work.
•Chancι, A., et al. (2024). "AI-driven Quantum Molecular Sensing For Cybersecurity".  A presentation to QSECDEF on November 24, 2024. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/4dyhOgd. .
•Chongo. (2021). Homeless Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. (Self-Published).  Yosemite National Park, CA.
•Davidovich, L. (2024). "Quantum Sensing: Beyond the Classical Limits of Precision",  A research paper published at the Institute of Quantum Science and Engoneering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.   Retrieved from https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.136588     .
•Da Silva, W. (2015). Quantum computer coding in silicon now possible. Published at the University of New South Wales Newsroom on November 17, 2015.  Retrieved from: https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/quantum-computer-coding-silicon-now-possible  .
•DeAngelis, S. (2014).  A Glossary of Quantum Computing Terms. Retrieved from https://www.enterrasolutions.com/blog/glossary-quantum-computing-terms/ .
•Esat, T., et al. (2024).  " A Quantum Sensor for Atomic-Scale Electric and Magnetic Fields ".  Am article published at Nature Nanotechnology, July 25, 2024.  Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-024-01724-z.pdf  .
•Esterlis, I. (2024). Quantum Sensing (condensed matter perspective) - A presentation prepared for the Wisconsin Summer School for Science, University of Wisconsin Madison, Augus 28, 2024.  Retrieved from https://www.physics.wisc.edu/quantum-summer-school/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/09/quant_science_summer_school_2024.pdf  .
•Fedorov, A. K. , Kiktenko, E. O., and Lvovsky, A. I. (2018). Quantum computers put blockchain security at risk.  Published November 19, 2018 in Nature.  Retreived from: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07449-z  .

 

•Ferguson, N., et al, (2010), Cryptography Engineering. Wiley. Indianapolis, IN.
•Firestone, A/ (2025). The Quantum Reckoning: Why and How Cryptography Must Evolve Before Quantum Computers.  Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quantum-reckoning-why-how-cryptography-must-evolve-before-firestone-dtele/?trackingId=Knpz4RwNunjFTZP%2FQoUSqA%3D%3D .
•Gerschenfeld, N. and Chuang, I. L. (1998).  Quantum Computing with Molecules.  Published in the June 1998 edition of Scientific American magazine.  Retrievedfrom:  http://cba.mit.edu/docs/papers/98.06.sciqc.pdf .
•Grimes, R. A. (2020).  Cryptography Apocalypse” Preparing for the Day When Quantum Computing Breaks Today’s Crypto.  Wiley.Joboken, NJ.
•Gomes, L. (2018). Quantum Computers Strive to Break Out of the Lab. Published at IEEE Spectrum on March 22, 2018 Retrieved from https://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/quantum-computers-strive-to-break-out-of-the-lab.
•Government Accountability Office (CAO) (2025). Science & Tech Spotlight - Quantum Senstors. GAO-25-107876, January 2025. Retrieved from https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107876.pdf  .
•Gururaja, W. (2016). "Advances  in Quantum Sensors: Principles and Applications".  Published in IJRAR, June 2018, Volume 3, Issue 2.  Retrieved from https://ijrar.org/download.php?file=IJRAR19D6172.pdf .
•Grimes, R. A. (2020). Cryptography Apocalypse. Hoboken, NJ., Wiley.
•Herman, A. (2018).  Winning the Race in Quantum Computing.  Published in American Affairs Journal.  Retrieved from: https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/05/winning-the-race-in-quantum-computing/ .
•Hidary, J. D. (2019). Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach. Published by Springer Nature.  Switzerland.
•Hoff, T. (2009). Lecture by Ted Hoff at U.C. Berkley.  Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MgHsgoilQ4&t=80s .
•Hurley, W. (2018). Quantum Computing Standards.  A webinar presented on April 24, 2018 and located at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKt7dOf4pXY&t=7s .
•IBM. (2018). IBM Q. Located at https://www.research.ibm.com/ibm-q/.

 

•IEEE. (2018). IEEE P7130 - IEEE Nomenclature Standard. Quantum Computing Working Group.  Located at: https://standards.ieee.org/develop/project/7130.html .
•IEEE. (2018). IEEE P7131 - IEEE Benchmarking Standard. Quantum Computing Working Group. Located at: https://standards.ieee.org/develop/project/7131.html .
•Johnston, E., et al. (2019). Programming Quantum Computers. Published by O’Reilly. Sebastapol, CA.
•Ivezic, M. (2025). Q-Day Estimator. Retrieved from https://q-day.org/crqc-readiness-benchmark-q-day-estimator/ .
•Kaye, P., et al. (2010). An Introduction to Quantum Computing. Published by Oxford University Press.  Oxford, UK.
•Kholodov, I. (2009). The von Neumann Computer Model. From the CIS-77 course at Bristol Community College.  Retrieved from: http://www.c-jump.com/CIS77/CPU/VonNeumann/lecture.html .
•Klarreich, E. (2018). Graduate Student Solves Quantum Verification Problem. Published in Quanta Magazine, October 8, 2018.  Retrieved from https://www.quantamagazine.org/graduate-student-solves-quantum-verification-problem-20181008/ .
•Loredo, R. (2020). Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum Experience.  Published by Packt Publishing.  Birmingham, UK.
•Malinowski, R. (2024). The Power of Mosca's Theorem: How It Helps Us Grasp the Quantum Threat.  Retrieved from ttps://www.theqrl.org/blog/grasping-the-quantum-threat-with-moscas-theorem/.
•McMahon, D.  (2008). Quantum Computing Explained. Published by Wiley Interscience. Hoboken, NJ.
•Miller, S. (2018). DARPA digs into the details of practical quantum computing.  Retrieved from: https://gcn.com/articles/2018/07/12/darpa-quantum-architecture.aspx .
•Mitre PQC Coalition. (2025). Mitre PQC Coalition Roadmap.  Retriened from https://pqcc.org/ .
•Mielsen, M., and Chuang, I. (2016)..  Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, 10th edition.  Published by Cambridge University Press.  Cambridge, UK.
•National Science and Technology Council  (NSTC) (2022).  "Bringing Quantum Sensors to Fruition", Retrieved from https://www.quantum.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BringingQuantumSensorstoFruition.pdf
•New York Times. (2018). The next tech talent shortage: Quantum computing researchers. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/the-next-tech-talent-shortage-quantum-computing-researchers-5412552/ .
•Nomura, Y., et al. (2018). Quantum Physics, Mini Black Holes, and the Multiverse.  Published by Springer.  Switzerland.
•Panetta, K. (2017).  The CIO's Guide to Quantum Computing.  Published November 29, 2017.  Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/the-cios-guide-to-quantum-computing/ .
•Perry, R. T. (2012). Quantum Computing from the Ground Up. Published by World Scientific. Singapore.
•Polkinghome, J. (2002).  Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction.  Publishged by Oxford University Press.  Oxford, UK.
•Powell, W. (2026).  Quantum Ready, CRC Pressm New York, NY.
•Quantum Foundry Copenhagen (2025).  Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, Retrieved from  https://qfcph.com/     .
•QED-C (2025). State of the Global Quantum Industry2 025.  Retrieved from https://quantumconsortium.org/publications/stateofthequantumindustry2025/, 
•Qnami. (2025).  Retrieved from https://qnami.ch/portfolio/quantum-foundry/.
•Quantum Computing Playground. (2014). Located at http://www.quantumplayground.net/#/home .
•Rieffel, E. and Polak, W. (2011). Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction.  Published by MIT Press.  Cambridge< MA.
•Sattel, S. (2016). The Future of Computing - Quantum & Qubits.  Retrieved from: https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/blog/future-computing-quantum-qubits/ .
•Santos, F. P. D. (2024). "Quantum Sensors: Principles and Ground Applications". A presentation presented to LNE-Syrte, Paris Observatory.  Published in NKG Science Week Online, March 12, 2024.  Retrieved from https://www.nordicgeodeticcommission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Talk-NKG.pdf
•Seskir, Z. (2022)  Quantum Sensors: Principles, Types, and Applications (according to ChatGPT).Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zeki-Seskir/publication/366168027_Quantum_Sensors_Principles_Types_and_Applications_according_to_ChatGPT/links/639470a811e9f00cda32f91d/Quantum-Sensors-Principles-Types-and-Applications-according-to-ChatGPT.pdf

 

•Silva, V. (2018).  Practical Quantum Computing for Developers. Published by Apress.  New York, NY.
•Sutor, R, S, (2019). Dancing with the Qubits. Published by Packt Publishing.  Birmingham, UK.
•Wikipedia. (2011). Quantum Machine.  Retrieved from:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_machine .
•Wikipedia. (2018).  Article on Quantum Superposition. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_superposition.
•Wikipedia. (2025). What is Quantum Sensing?. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_sensor .
•Woody, L.S. (2022). Essential Mathematics for Quantum Computing.  Published by Pakt.  Birmingham, UK. 
•Wilburn R. and Harris, K.  Theory of Quantum Mechanics and Its Implications. Retrieved from https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/david-wallace-many-worlds-theory-of-quantum-mechanics/ .
•Williams, C. P., and Clearwater, S. R. (1998).  Explorations in Quantum Computing.   Published by Springer-Verlag.  New York, NY.
•Williams, C. P., and Clearwater, S. R. (2000).  Ultimate Zero and One: Computing on the Quantum Frontier. Published by Springer-Verlag.  New York, NY.
•Wilson, L. (2015).  The Rise of Quantum Computers - The Current State of Cryptographic Affairs. Retrieved from  http://www.activecyber.net/rise-quantum-computers-current-state-cryptographic-affairs/ .
•Wikipedia. (2011. Quantum Machine.  Retrieved from:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_machine .
•Wikipedia. (2018).  Article on Quantum Superposition. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_superposition.
•Wikipedia. (2025). What is Quantum Sensing?. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_sensor .
•Wilburn R. and Harris, K.  Theory of Quantum Mechanics and Its Implications. Retrieved from https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/david-wallace-many-worlds-theory-of-quantum-mechanics/  .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 



 

 

 

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