University of Warsaw Researchers Show Perovskite Waveguides with Edge Lasing Effect for Advanced Photonics
Insider Brief Scientists from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, along with collaborators from Poland, Italy, Iceland, and Australia, have made significant advancements in nonlinear photonics by creating perovskite crystals with predefined shapes. These crystals, which can function as waveguides, couplers, splitters, and modulators, have the potential to revolutionize both classical and […]
Illinois a Driving Force in the Quantum Computing Race with U of I Professors at the Helm
Insider Brief Brian DeMarco, Director of IQUIST at The University of Illinois, is an important cog in the institution’s effort in quantum technology, channeling decades of theoretical knowledge into novel advancements. “I just feel so fortunate to be at the beginning of it,” DeMarco remarked in a WCIA News report last month, reflecting on the […]
Government Partnerships Propel Quantum Technology Advancements for National Security
Insider Brief: In his remarks at the Quantum World Congress, John Burke, the Pentagon’s principal director of quantum science, highlighted the growing interconnectedness between quantum technology and national security strategies. As quantum computers continue to evolve, the Pentagon is actively relying on government initiatives to prepare for a future where cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) […]
Quantum Brilliance, ParityQC Win German Contract to Build a Mobile Quantum Computer by 2027
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Brilliance, the leading developer of miniaturized, room-temperature quantum computing products and solutions, and ParityQC, the world’s only quantum architecture company, announce they have jointly been awarded a contract by Germany’s Cyber Agency (Cyberagentur) to develop the world’s first mobile quantum computer by 2027. The QB/ParityQC strategic partnership was one […]
Oxford Ionics Wins Award From Germany to Build Portable Quantum Computer
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Ionics, a world leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, announced that it has won a contract to build a state-of-the-art portable quantum computer for the Cyberagentur, Germany’s Agency for Innovation in Cybersecurity. Founded by the German Federal Government, the Cyberagentur aims to progress research and innovation in the field of cybersecurity […]
New Algorithm Can Boost Simulation Efficiency on Quantum Hardware
Insider Brief An international team of researchers have introduced a new algorithm that improves the simulation of periodically driven quantum systems on quantum hardware, according to a study. The method, called Quantum High-Frequency Floquet Simulation (QHiFFS), offers a more efficient way to simulate fast-driven quantum systems, with potential implications for quantum computing. The study, published […]
Osaka University and RIKEN’s Flagged Weight Optimization Illuminates Color Codes in Quantum Computing
Insider Brief: In a recent paper published in PRX Quantum, a team of researchers from Osaka University and RIKEN presented an approach to improve the fault-tolerance of color codes, a type of quantum error correction (QEC) code. Their method, known as Flagged Weight Optimization (FWO), targets the underlying challenges of color-code architectures, which historically suffer […]
EIC Scaling Club Members Raised 73 Million EUR in Advance of The Scale 100 Forum
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — EIC Scaling Club members have raised over 73M EUR in funding since the official launch of the programme in April, 2024, aimed at growing European deeptech startup value by 40%. The scaleups will be joined by the second cohort of club members, who will be announced at the Scale 100 […]
Colorado Not ‘Wasting Any Time’ Preparing For Quantum — Officials Break Ground on New Quantum Tech Park
Insider Brief Colorado’s quantum industry is about to get a major boost, thanks to the launch of a new Quantum Tech Park in Arvada, Colorado, Colorado media and government officials are reporting. With $40.5 million in federal funding and additional state support, this initiative aims to transform Colorado into a global hub for quantum technology. […]
“Fantastical or Abstract”, Google’s Quantum AI Lab Propelling the Mission of Quantum
Insider Brief In the picturesque hills of Santa Barbara, something extraordinary is happening inside Google’s Quantum AI lab. The team of dedicated scientists and engineers are building a quantum computer capable of solving problems that were previously thought to be insurmountable. Julian Kelly, a leader in Quantum Hardware, described the essence of their work in […]