{"id":233957,"date":"2016-05-26T12:31:14","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T19:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-academic-program&p=233957"},"modified":"2022-03-17T13:06:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T20:06:43","slug":"microsoft-quantum-challenge","status":"publish","type":"msr-academic-program","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/microsoft-quantum-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Quantum Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

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What it is<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students worldwide devised real-world problems and came up with running solutions using the software simulator for Language-Integrated Quantum Operations, LIQUi|> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>, in the first Quantum Computing Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore LIQUi|> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> Project
Meet the QuArC (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> Group
Download (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> the simulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

liquid@microsoft.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft Quantum Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Interested in delving into quantum chemistry, linear algebra, teleportation, and much more? Students entered the Microsoft Quantum Challenge to see how far they could go! From around the world students investigated and solved problems facing the quantum universe using Microsoft\u2019s simulator, LIQUi<\/em>|>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They won big prizes, and the opportunity to visit Microsoft Research and maybe gain an internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Challenge. Interest over the past three months came from all round the world. The judging panel was impressed by all the entries. The following were chosen to receive prizes. Congratulations to the winners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of the winners used the simulator for Language-Integrated Quantum Operations: LIQUi<\/em>|> from Microsoft Research.
Read more on our blog ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Thien<\/td>Thien Nguyen
<\/strong>Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Grand Prize \u2013 $5,000
Entry: Simulating Dynamical Input-Output Quantum Systems with LIQUi<\/em>|><\/td><\/tr>
\"Johannes<\/td>Johannes Bausch<\/strong>\n

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University of Cambridge, UK
Second Prize: $2,500
Entry: Quantum Neural Networks: A Hamiltonian Complexity Approach<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

\"Andras<\/td>Andras Pal Gilyen<\/strong>\n

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Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Second Prize: $2,500
Entry: Testing quantum state engineering protocols via LIQUi<\/em>|> simulations<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

\"Ali<\/td>Ali Abdullah Husain<\/strong>\n

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Second Prize: $2,500
Entry: Catching Nature in the Act: Real-Time Imaging of Quantum Systems with LIQUi<\/em>|><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

\"Vojt\u011bch<\/td>Vojt\u011bch Havl\u00ed\u010dek<\/b>\n

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ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Second Prize: $2,500 (shared)
Team Entry: Solving Maximally-Constrained 1-SAT Problems with Oracular Access<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

\"Antony<\/td>Antony Milne<\/b>\n

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Imperial College, UK
Second Prize: $2,500 (shared)
Team Entry: Solving Maximally-Constrained 1-SAT Problems with Oracular Access<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

\"Andrew<\/td>Andrew Simmons<\/b>\n

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Imperial College, UK
Second Prize: $2,500 (shared)
Team Entry: Solving Maximally-Constrained 1-SAT Problems with Oracular Access<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Quantum Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge is now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quantum Architectures and Computing Group QuArC<\/a> is seeking exceptional students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are looking for students who are eager to expand their knowledge of quantum computing, and who can translate thoughts into programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to enter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge is now closed.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First step, register (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> for the Challenge so that you can receive updates about the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the challenge you will use the LIQUi<\/em>|> simulator to solve a novel problem and then report on your findings. So, think of a project. Then, download the simulator from GitHub (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> and use it to solve your problem. Finally, write a report about your findings and submit it. Your report submission will enter you into the Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the report, present a description of the project including goals, methods, challenges, and any result obtained using LIQUi<\/em>|>. You do not need to submit circuits and the software you develop, however, sample input and output for LIQUi<\/em>|> must be submitted to show you used the simulator in the project. Your entry must consist of six pages or less, in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge is open to students at colleges and universities world-wide (with a few restrictions) and aged 18+. No purchase necessary. For full details, see the Official Rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge is now closed.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quantum Challenge is your chance to win a big prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n