About
EQUS (uppercase ‘U’) builds on seven years of previous funding through the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence scheme. From 2011 to 2017, EQuS (lowercase ‘u’) carved out a niche among the world’s top players in quantum science and technology. That set us up to compete in the next phase of research and technological transformation, as quantum machines and systems begin to emerge.
EQuS was the world’s first focused research program on systems engineering in the quantum regime. Over the lifetime of the Centre, we:
- Developed the new field of quantum engineering
- Built research infrastructure, expertise and collaborations that positioned EQUS and Australia at the forefront of the field
- Worked to understand and produce individual quantum systems for technological purposes
- Demonstrated the potential and capabilities of engineered quantum technologies
The original EQuS focused on individual quantum systems and components. Building on the success of that Centre, the current EQUS is bringing these individual components together to build quantum machines for practical applications.
Centres of Excellence are focal points of expertise through which high-quality researchers maintain and develop Australia’s international standing in research areas of national priority.
Through the ARC Centres of Excellence, significant collaborations occur between universities, publicly funded research organisations, other research bodies, governments, and businesses in Australia and overseas, all to support outstanding research.
Major funding support
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.