Quantum laws of physics allow to reach the ultimate sensitivity of sensors and electronic components. Travelling wave parametric amplifiers are components that amplfy signals over a broad frequency range while adding only the minimum amount of noise that corresponds to vacuum fluctuations. Such components generate electromagnetic fields with quantum correlations. Our goal will be to […]

Xanadu’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, through development of quantum hardware, software, and algorithms. One important direction in achieving this goal is identifying problems that can be solved on quantum hardware that are not tractable on classical computers, and then building quantum algorithms for those problems. We expect that eventually we will have […]

L’amélioration des dispositifs actuels en biocapteurs ou émetteurs de lumière reposent principalement sur un controle du position des molécules ou émetteurs dans des endroits clefs du dispositifs. Nous avons récemment développer une méthode qui permet de positionner avec une précision très fine (nanomètre), des molécules ou émetteurs et nous souhaitons montrer son contrôle et sa […]

Laser-driven plume formation is a surprising and so far theoretically unpredicted phenomenon of Newtonian fluids. The group at the Max Planck Institue for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) have observed this behaviour in glycerol, a Newtonian fluid, whereby elastic, rubber-like responses in the material have been produced on timescales many orders of magnitude […]

Bond dissociation enthalpy (BDE) is a fundamental chemical property for predicting molecular stability and reactivity. BDEs are crucial for understanding antioxidant efficiency, enzyme catalysis, surface functionalization chemistry, and drug discovery. This project will focus on predicting BDEs for C-O and C-C bond types in lignin-derived molecules, essential for efficient lignin decomposition processes in biofuel production […]

Le projet de recherche proposé par la stagiaire vise à utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour améliorer l’apprentissage des sciences physiques au niveau secondaire. En intégrant des outils d’IA comme des simulateurs interactifs et des plateformes d’apprentissage adaptatif, le projet cherche à rendre l’enseignement des concepts scientifiques plus compréhensible et engageant. Les avantages escomptés incluent une […]

Two-dimensional materials (2DMs), such as graphene, have revolutionized the field of nanotechnology due to their exceptional electronic, optical, and mechanical properties. However, the introduction of controlled defects into these materials offers an exciting avenue for tailoring their functionalities for next-generation technologies. This project focuses on studying the effects of defects, such as grain boundaries and […]

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The goal of the proposed research project is to explore applications of frequency combs, for which laboratory applications have already been demonstrated, in an industrial setting. The research will be mainly focused on chemical sensing of stack emissions for monitoring purposes. As a secondary objective, the use of frequency combs in vibrometric measurements for structural […]

The oil sands industry in Alberta, Canada, generates large amounts of wastewater, known as oil sands process-affected water (OSPW), which contains high levels of toxic naphthenic acids (NAs). NAs, which can reach concentrations of up to 120 mg/L, are the main contributors to the water’s toxicity, posing significant risks to nearby ecosystems like the Athabasca […]

This project focuses on developing a natural ingredient from fruit waste to be used in an agricultural product called a biostimulant, which helps plants grow better. The intern(s) will first work on extracting this ingredient using a special process that ensures it has the right properties for the final product. Then, they will mix and […]

Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is starting its journey to understand and reduce its carbon footprint by joining Green Economy Canada’s Edmonton chapter and using their CarbonHound platform. The project will bring in a NorQuest College intern with expertise in environmental monitoring to help track emissions, set a baseline, and create a plan for ongoing sustainability […]