Complex Numbers? It’s Complicated: Philosopher Explores The Important — But Maybe Not Indispensable — Role of Complex Numbers in Quantum Mechanics
Insider Brief Physicists have long asserted that complex numbers are essential to formulating quantum mechanics, a claim that sets quantum theory apart from classical physics, where such numbers are largely viewed as dispensable. But, are they actually indispensable? In an article on the American Philosophical Association’s website, Jill North, a professor of philosophy at Rutgers […]
Guest Post — The Quantum Cat And The Narrative of The Unthinkable
Guest Post by Miriam Meckel, Charles Ma, Gina-Maria Pöhlmann, Léa Steinacker, Viktor Suter It’s the world’s most famous cat, and it wasn’t born on Instagram. It doesn’t even have a name – except for that of its famous creator: Erwin Schrödinger. He wasn’t a cat lover, but an Austrian quantum physicist and Nobel Prize winner […]
IonQ Announces $54.5 Million Contract with United States Air Force Research Lab
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced that it has signed a $54.5 million contract with the United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). With a quarter remaining in the fiscal year, IonQ has announced $72.8 million in bookings year-to-date and reiterated its confidence in […]
IBM Expands Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York to Advance Algorithm Discovery Globally
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the completion of its latest expansion of the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, which operates the highest number of available utility-scale quantum computers at a single location in the world. These systems are a part of the more than a dozen quantum […]
Illinois Invests in Quantum Innovation: EeroQ Expands Chicago Headquarters with $1.1M Commitment and State Support
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent press conference, Governor JB Pritzker, alongside state officials, announced that Illinois will support EeroQ’s quantum computing headquarters in Chicago’s Humboldt Park. EeroQ, the first quantum company to receive state funding from Illinois, is also investing $1.1 million of its own capital to support its quantum hardware development […]
Meet The Quantum Challengers – Teams Drive Quantum Toward The Future of Safe Autonomous Transportation
The vision of safe autonomous travel is more than just a technological dream; it could potentially reshape the global economy, transforming how people and goods move across the world. Autonomous vehicles and aircraft promise not only greater efficiency and reduced costs but also could address some of the most pressing challenges in transportation today, such […]
Terra Quantum and Unilever Announce Unique Partnership to Innovate Skin Microbiome Research Through Quantum Machine Learning
Insider Brief: In a recent blog post, Terra Quantum announced an important collaborative project with Unilever, focusing on analyzing complex skin microbiome data using advanced quantum machine learning techniques. Unilever’s Next Step in AI Innovation Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, has long been at the forefront of adopting artificial intelligence across its operations. […]
Quandela And Attocube Systems AG Selected to Provide Europe’s Photonic Quantum Computer
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quandela and attocube systems AG have announced that they have been selected by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and EuroQCS-France to deliver the most powerful universal photonic quantum computer in Europe, with at least 12 qubits. This system, owned by EuroHPC and co-acquired by GENCI, will be hosted and operated by […]
Scott Aaronson, Demystifying Quantum Computing
Insider Brief It seems — at least looking in from as insider of sorts — quantum computing has captured the public imagination, being touted as a game-changing technology that would dramatically alter everything in life. But the truth is more mundane and deeper, says Scott Aaronson, a computer scientist and quantum computing expert. In a recent Institute of Art […]
G7 Cyber Expert Group Recommends Action to Combat Financial Sector Risks From Quantum Computing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) – chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England – released a public statement today highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks associated with developments in quantum computing and recommending steps for financial authorities and institutions to take to address those risks. Quantum […]