About
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) is Australia's major government-funded quantum technology research centre. It operates as a national consortium of five universities: the University of Queensland (lead), the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, the University of Western Australia, and RMIT University. EQUS is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and focuses on engineering quantum systems for practical applications. EQUS research spans quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum-enhanced sensing, quantum communication protocols, and quantum hardware including superconducting circuits, optomechanical systems, and photonic quantum devices. The centre's engineering focus drives practical technology development alongside fundamental physics research, with industry partnerships across quantum computing, quantum sensing, and defence applications. EQUS contributes to Australia's National Quantum Strategy and AUKUS Pillar II advanced technology cooperation. Since its founding, the centre has trained over 200 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in quantum engineering, building the talent pipeline for Australia's commercial quantum sector. EQUS takes part in international research collaborations and serves as the primary point of contact for Australian quantum research within the Asia-Pacific quantum ecosystem.
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