U.S. Pushes for Stronger International Cooperation in Quantum Technology
Insider Brief The Biden administration is taking significant steps to strengthen the United States’ position in the rapidly advancing field of quantum information science and technology (QIST), according to a report from the Interagency Working Group on International Cooperation in Quantum Information Science, part of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science under the National Science […]
D-Wave Reports Q2 2024 Earnings: Focus on Growth and Strategic Expansion
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum reported its Q2 2024 earnings, highlighting steady progress in both financial and operational areas, according to the company’s earnings call with analysts. The company continues to position itself as a leader in the quantum computing space, particularly in the commercial application of annealing quantum computers. Revenue and Bookings D-Wave reported revenue […]
Quantum Computing Luminaries Launch Qolab to Develop ‘High-Quality’ Superconducting Qubits
Insider Brief The term, “dream team,” is a terrible cliche, used way too much in all categories and should never be used in a hard news story. But in this case… A dream team of prominent figures in quantum computing has reportedly launched Qolab, a new venture focused on developing utility-scale superconducting quantum computers, according […]
Manchester’s Quiet Revolution in Quantum Computing
“Quantum is the study of the world when we start reducing the size down to the size of individual atoms,” began Professor Richard Curry of the University of Manchester in a recent short video, qualifying what was to come next on the exploration into quantum computing. In this realm, the laws of everyday physics no […]
New Algorithm Accurately Computes Ground State of Complex Quantum Matter
In recent years, computer scientists have developed advanced computational tools, such as neural quantum states (NQSs), to tackle challenges in quantum physics. NQSs encode the wavefunction of a quantum system into artificial neural networks, offering a powerful approach to predict ground states of quantum systems. However, their effectiveness has been hampered by the lack of […]
A Guide to Commercializing Quantum Technologies
In the quantum industry, discoveries and innovations emerge daily, and startups are engulfed in a whirlwind of go-to-market challenges, looking for ways to stand out within an ever-expanding ecosystem. It isn’t just about standing out but navigating a new school of problems when transitioning from lab to market. QAI Ventures is a global quantum ecosystem […]
Boeing’s Quantum-based Navigation System Takes Flight in Historic Test
Insider Brief Boeing has successfully completed a landmark flight test, demonstrating the potential of quantum sensors to enable aircraft navigation without relying on GPS, according to a Boeing News Now post. The four-hour test, conducted on a Beechcraft 1900D, showcased the real-time capabilities of a six-axis quantum inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrated into a full […]
Purdue Researchers Trap Atoms to Create Photonic Transistors for Quantum Networks
Researchers at Purdue University have successfully trapped cesium atoms on an integrated photonic circuit, which functions like a transistor for photons, similar to how electronic transistors control electrical signals. This breakthrough, led by Associate Professor Chen-Lung Hung and published in Physical Review X, showcases the potential for building quantum networks using cold-atom integrated nanophotonic circuits. […]
A Quantum Solution to The Fermi Paradox? Study Suggests Aliens Could Use Interstellar Quantum Communication Technology to Hide Chats
Insider Brief It’s been a topic of discussion — and derision — ever since Enrico Fermi brought up the subject during a lunch break discussion at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1950: if the skies are so full, why is it so quiet. In other words, this Fermi paradox suggests that the vastness of […]
Rochester Companies Connect to Advance Quantum
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — New Scale Technologies is pleased to announce its support as a supplier to Q-Block Computing, a member of the Luminate 2024 cohort. Q-Block Computing provides fault-tolerant quantum devices for advanced computation, communication, and sensing. It utilizes New Scale Technologies’ M3 Rotary Smart Stages in its es-110, a commercially available ultrastable […]