Super Superconducting Qubits: Dual-Rail Qubit Offer Built-in Error Detection, Researchers Report
Insider Brief Researchers report they developed a novel qubit that significantly improves error detection and correction, which they say could one day lead to more reliable and scalable quantum computers. In a recently published study in Nature Physics, the research team, which includes scientists from Quantum Circuits Inc. and Yale Quantum Institute at Yale University, […]
Zapata AI and D-Wave Quantum Announce Expanded Partnership to Accelerate Development and Delivery of Generative AI Platforms
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Zapata Computing Holdings Inc. (“Zapata AI”) (Nasdaq: ZPTA), a leader in Industrial Generative AI software solutions, and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, announced a significant expansion to their joint commercial partnership, […]
India Calls for Quantum Standardization, Testing Labs For Quantum Communications Network Developments
Insider Brief India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a call for research proposals from academic and research institutions focused on the standardization and testing of quantum technologies. The initiative’s aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Jai Anushandhan’ vision, which emphasizes the importance of research and development in enhancing the lives of Indian citizen. he […]
QuTech Researchers Make Majorana Particle in a Two-Dimensional Plane
Insider Brief Researchers at QuTech have found a way to make Majorana particles in a two-dimensional plane. The flexibility of this new 2D platform should allow one to perform experiments with Majoranas Image: Co-authors Bas ten Haaf and Qingzhen Wang demonstrate protection of Majoranas to a local perturbation. Trying to push one of the Majoranas […]
planqc Announces €50 Million Series A
Insider Brief Digital atom-based quantum computing company planqc announced that the company has secured €50 million financing in a Series A round. The round was led by the European Family Office CATRON Holding and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF). The company was founded in 2022 by scientists from MPQ and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and is […]
A 2D Device May Help Quantum Computers Stay Cool
Insider Brief While many quantum computing designs require ultra-cold temperatures, the electronics used to manage these quantum circuits generate heat, which is difficult to remove at such low temperatures. EPFL researchers fabricated a device that not only operates at extremely low temperatures, but does so with efficiency comparable to current technologies at room temperature. The […]
Superposition Guy’s Podcast — Nardo Manoloto, managing partner of Qubits Ventures
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, CCO at QuEra Computing Nardo Manoloto, managing partner of Qubits Ventures, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the firm’s investments in quantum and future computing technologies, his belief that quantum AI is an imminent reality, insights on global quantum economies, the role of venture studios in […]
University of Hamburg, Lufthansa Say Quantum Algorithms for Airport Operations Ready For Takeoff
Insider Brief The Institute for Quantum Physics at Universität Hamburg and the IT provider Lufthansa Industry Solutions are jointly developing quantum algorithms to optimize operations at airports. The team are collaborating on finding algorithms that solve the “airport gate assignment problem” at airport Critical Quote: “With 5 available gates and one airplane, there are only […]
Germany Unveils Pioneering Ion-Trap Quantum Computing Demonstrator
In an exciting development for Europe’s quantum computing industry covered by The Quantum Insider in May, Germany introduced its first full-stack ion-trap quantum computing demonstrator, the QSea-I. This innovative device, unveiled on May 30th, 2024, represents a collaborative effort between NXP Semiconductors, eleQtron GmbH, and ParityQC, commissioned by the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative. In a […]
Thoughts from Haiqu Co-founder Mykola Maksymenko On Quantum Computing’s Future Trajectory
In a recent “Seeds of Bravery” podcast, Mykola Maksymenko, Co-founder and CTO of Haiqu, shared his opinion on quantum computing, the journey of his startup and the future potential of this revolutionary technology. Haiqu, a quantum computing startup, is one of the 14 grant recipients from Seeds of Bravery this year. Maksymenko, with a background […]