MIT Researchers Report Record-Setting Quantum Gate Fidelity
Insider Brief MIT researchers have developed techniques to achieve the highest fidelity ever recorded in single-qubit gates, a critical step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, according to MIT News. By refining control methods for a type of superconducting qubit known as fluxonium, the team achieved a fidelity of 99.998%, reducing the resources needed for error correction […]
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat Begin Development of Quantum Key Distribution System From Geostationary Orbit
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Hispasat, Redeia’s satellite services operator, have announced the start of the development, manufacturing, verification, and validation phase of the QKD-GEO prototype, Spain’s quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit. With a budget of 103.5 million euros, the […]
ParityQC, University of Hamburg Launch Project to Develop New Quantum Computing Framework For Personalized Medicine
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — ParityQC and the University of Hamburg are joining forces for the ambitious new project QuADro, with the goal of applying quantum computing to the field of bioinformatics. The teams aim to develop novel algorithms and a development framework to use quantum computers for personalized drug development and drug repurposing. Quantum […]
PQShield Participating in NEDO Program to Implement Post-Quantum Cryptography Across Japan
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — PQShield, the cybersecurity company specializing in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), has joined the Cyber Research Consortium (CRC) in Japan to participate in its program with the Japanese government’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to enhance Japan’s defense against quantum-enabled cyber attacks. As a supporting member of the CRC, […]
Thales, DSTL, QinetiQ, and Partners Advocate for the Rise of Quantum Systems Engineering
Insider Brief: When quantum physics first emerged over a century ago, it upended our understanding of the universe, revealing phenomena such as superposition and entanglement. Today, quantum mechanics continues to confound even the most seasoned scientists, yet its principles are now being put to the task for technological innovation. However, this progress does not come […]
QuantyMize: Adding Quantum Power to Energy Management
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — At the recent “Electricity and Energy” conference in Eilat, Emanuele Dalla Torre, CSO of QuantyMize, unveiled a bold vision for the future of energy management powered by quantum computing. His presentation showcased how quantum technologies are enabling unprecedented optimization of renewable energy integration into existing microgrids, solidifying QuantyMize’s position as […]
Scientists Investigate Error Mitigation For Logical Qubits as a Path Toward Reliable Quantum Computing
Insider Brief A Zhejiang University-led team reports integrating an error mitigation technique called zero-noise extrapolation (ZNE) with error correction circuits for logical qubits, successfully reducing residual errors, according to a study on arXiv. By targeting logical qubits — which are error-corrected units essential for scalable quantum systems — the researchers were able to reduce residual […]
Researcher: Bitcoin Will Evolve to Meet Quantum Threat
Insider Brief The rise of quantum computing could one day threaten Bitcoin’s foundational security, but researchers believe the cryptocurrency will adapt. Bitcoin’s security rests on two pillars: digital signatures and hash functions. These systems ensure the authenticity of transactions and the integrity of the blockchain. However, advances in quantum computing, such as Google’s recent developments […]
Zoran Krunic, Senior Manager of Data Science at Amgen
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Zoran Krunic, Senior Manager of Data Science at Amgen Research and Development, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Zoran and Yuval talk about leveraging quantum machine learning for clinical trial data, the challenges of implementing new technologies in regulated environments, combining quantum […]
DOE Adds Five More Signatories to Quantum in Space Collaboration
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions proudly announced an expansion to the Quantum in Space Collaboration, featuring an additional five signatories of support. The additional new signatories include Boeing, Axiom Space, Vescent and Qrypt. USRA. Blue Origin is also currently reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This is the second round of signatories, joining Infleqtion, […]