QUASAR'24

QUASAR

The Workshop on Quantum Search and Information Retrieval (QUASAR) is part of the ACM International Symposium on High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Computing (HPDC), the premier annual conference for presenting the latest research on the design, implementation, evaluation, and use of parallel and distributed systems for high-end computing.

QUASAR will be held in Pisa (Italy) on 3 June 2024 and aims to serve as a platform for the presentation of new research results in the broadly defined field of Information Retrieval, leveraging the emerging paradigm of quantum computing. QUASAR is committed to providing both young and established researchers with the opportunity to submit research papers that report fresh, original and innovative findings. The primary objectives of QUASAR are to facilitate connections and partnerships within the academic community, while promoting an environment conducive to the academic exchange of ideas, methodologies and the dissemination of recent advances in quantum information recovery and research.

QUASAR places a strong emphasis on supporting young researchers and, for this reason, articles written exclusively or mainly by postgraduate students or postdoctoral researchers are particularly welcome.

Aims and Scope

The Quantum Search and Information Retrieval Workshop aims to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss and exchange insights on the advancements, challenges, and emerging trends in quantum information retrieval and search algorithms.

The primary topics of this workshop include:

• Exploring Quantum Search Algorithms: Presenting and examining novel quantum search algorithms aimed at improving search efficiency, scalability, and accuracy in various domains.

• Information Retrieval Techniques: Investigating cutting-edge information retrieval methodologies leveraging quantum computing paradigms for enhanced data indexing, retrieval, and analysis.

• Applications and Implementations: Showcasing real-world applications of quantum search and information retrieval techniques across diverse fields such as machine learning, data science, cryptography, and artificial intelligence.

• Theoretical and Practical Discussions: Facilitating discussions on theoretical foundations, practical implications, and potential advancements in quantum search and information retrieval.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among quantum computing experts, information retrieval specialists, and researchers exploring novel approaches in this field.

The workshop invites submissions of research papers, case studies, and presentations addressing these objectives, aiming to foster an interactive environment conducive to knowledge sharing and collaboration in the quantum information retrieval domain.

Call for Papers

We encourage submissions that contribute to the advancement of quantum search and information retrieval methodologies.  Submitted papers are required to range from a minimum of 5 pages to a maximum of 8 pages, excluding clearly marked appendices. Authors are required to use the sigconf LaTeX template provided by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for manuscript preparation. Submitted papers must present original work that has not been published elsewhere or is currently under review for another conference or journal.

Authors are invited to submit their original research papers via the HotCRP submission system. The review process will follow a single-blind approach, ensuring impartial evaluations of the submissions.

Accepted papers will be presented at the workshop and published by ACM in the workshop proceedings.

HPDC employs a single-blind review process. Kindly note that the presence of a paper on arXiv does not restrict authors from submitting a paper to QUASAR. ArXiv papers undergo no peer review and are not considered formal publications; hence, they are not regarded as prior works. Authors need not make comparisons against arXiv papers that have not been formally published in conference proceedings or journals previously

Important Dates

• Paper Submission Deadline:  February 29, 2024

• Paper Submission Extended Deadline: March 4, 2024

• Notification of Acceptance:  April 7, 2024

• Camera Ready Papers due: April 17, 2024

• Workshop Date:  June 3/4, 2024 

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• Log in to the HotCRP system for submission