Quantum Technologies

Fraunhofer IAF pursues different approaches in order to realize quantum computing hardware and software.

The application laboratory for diamond-based quantum computing provides researchers and industry professionals with direct access to advanced quantum computing technologies.

Controlling neural exoskeletons more precisely with diamond sensors. A collaboration of Fraunhofer IAF, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, University of Stuttgart and other industrial partners.

»I have been a member of the Advisory Board for four years now and am observing with great interest how IAF develops into a center for quantum technologies in Germany.«

Prof. Dr. Jörg Wrachtrup,
Head of Department 3rd Physics Institute; University of Stuttgart

»Germany has enormous capabilities in quantum computing, but no organization, no research group and no country can do it alone. Cooperation is always the key element.«

Prof. Dr. Tommaso Calarco, Head of Institute Quantum Control, Forschungszentrum Jülich

»Our team at Ulm University in cooperation with Fraunhofer IAF is developing a diamond-based quantum sensing platform which is able to function under ambient conditions and achieve a precision that allows the detection of the magnetic field of the brain.«

Prof. Dr. Fedor Jelezko, Director, Institute for Quantum Optics, Ulm University

»The targeted use of quantum effects opens the door to physical sensors that are more reliable, more accurate and with higher spatial resolution. I expect that we will be able to characterize materials and improve the performance of devices with unprecedented quality.«

Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fleischer, Chief Key Expert, Siemens Energy Global

»The agreement with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft to install the first of our quantum systems outside the USA in Germany and make it available to the organization opens up the opportunity to further develop the technology and skills here in Germany and across Europe.«

Dr. Heike Riel, Head Science & Technology, IBM Research

»In order to expand our knowledge in the field of quantum sensing, we rely on a cooperation network of leading research institutions in Europe. In this context, the technological capabilities of Fraunhofer IAF are a key element.«

Dr. Thierry Debuisschert, Research & Technology, Thales