Project Overview
The QTIndu (Quantum Technologies Courses for Industry) project was implemented from 2023 to 2025 and funded by the European Union over a period of three years. The aim of the project was to develop continuing education opportunities in the field of quantum technologies for the industrial context. The project focused on three central objectives:
- Developing a pan-European training program in quantum technology
- Offering training courses specifically tailored to the requirements of companies and SMEs from different business sectors
- Providing guidelines for scaling up the work done in QTIndu to a comprehensive pan-European scale
To achieve these objectives, a consortium of academic and industrial/industry-related partners worked together. The academic partners – including TU Braunschweig – were primarily responsible for developing the learning materials. The offerings were aimed at different industrial sectors as well as various stakeholder groups within those sectors.
TU Braunschweig’s Contributions
As part of the project, TU Braunschweig developed three courses:
Why is Quantum so special? Basic rules of quantum physics
Quantum Communication & Quantum Networks
The courses follow a deliberately qualitative approach and – unlike the more mathematically oriented format of MILQ – make little reference to the underlying mathematics. Instead, the focus is on physical phenomena, possible technological implementations and the potential of quantum technologies. The courses are aimed at all interested individuals and quantum enthusiasts. (Note: As quantum technologies are developing very dynamically, some individual content may now be outdated.)
Course Overview
Basic rules of quantum physics:
This course highlights the basic principles of quantum physics through the lens of quantum technologies. In terms of content, the course draws on the central elements – the four rules – of MILQ and supplements them, among other things, with the topic of entanglement. The course follows a clear structure in which a particular relevance is introduced, the theory – the basic rule – is explained and then illustrated using the example of a possible quantum technology. Interactive and in-depth exercises help reinforce the content. In addition, at the end of each topic, references to further information and links provide opportunities for independent further studies.
Quantum Communication & Quantum Networks:
This course is devoted to various aspects of quantum communication and quantum networks. Topics include different protocols for distributing encryption keys, individual components of quantum networks and possible industrial applications and scenarios. Some chapters combine short videos, texts and interactive exercises; others rely more strongly on auditory approaches.
Quantum Myths:
The Quantum Myths course is designed as a complete audio course. The individual audio files can be listened to or downloaded; alternatively, the content is also available in text form. In terms of content, the course deals with six myths surrounding quantum computers. Over the course of the programme, these are classified, explained and critically examined.
Further Information
The courses presented here are, of course, only part of the offerings developed within the framework of QTIndu. The other academic partners also contributed their own courses. Further information about the project as a whole can be found on the project website.
About Technische University of Braunschweig
Commonly referred to as TU Braunschweig, it is the oldest Technische University in Germany. It was founded in 1745 as Collegium Carolinum and is a member of TU9, an incorporated Society of the most renowned and largest German Institutes of Technology.
