In Potential Step Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers, Chinese Scientists Realize Fractional Quantum Anomalous Hall State in Photons

Insider Brief Researchers report they achieved the fractional quantum anomalous Hall state of photons for the first time. The team suggests this is a step they say will have implications for the development of fault tolerant quantum computers. The study was conducted by University of Science and Technology of China researchers, including Pan Jianwei, a […]
Innovate UK Announces £3 Million Funding For International Collaborative Projects

Insider Brief Innovate UK launched a new up to £3 million funding initiative to support collaborative research and innovation projects. The initiative is part of the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This particular competition seeks to enhance cooperative efforts primarily between UK entities and […]
PacketLight Announces Successful Demonstration of QKD Over DWDM Links With Toshiba

Insider Brief PacketLight Networks successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution (QKD) over DWDM links with Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation. The demonstration showcases the integration of the solutions can build efficient, secure, and scalable quantum-safe communication networks. The validation was conducted over two types of QKD networks in Japan. PRESS RELEASE — PacketLight Networks, a leading provider […]
Quandela Announces Quandela Cloud 2.0 for Developing Photonic Quantum Applications

Insider Brief Quandela announced the release of its new version of its quantum computing cloud service, Quandela Cloud 2.0. The service gives access to the most advanced quantum servers available at Quandela. It features easy to use software for generating and manipulating quantum circuits, as well as middleware for executing hybrid quantum-classical workflows. PRESS RELEASE […]
IBM Quantum Patents Are a Growing Part of Big Blue’s Prolific IP Legacy

Insider Brief IBM is America’s most prolific patent holder in 2023 with 3,953 granted patents. A growing number of these patents are in the field of quantum information science. While the number of Big Blue quantum patents grows, other firms and individuals are using IBM Quantum products for their own product innovations and investigations into […]
Study Spotlights 7 Ways Quantum Computers Could Help Solve Climate Change

Insider Brief Quantum computing is a promising technology that could play a pivotal role in solving engineering challenges to improve the climate. Quantum computers do not have a magical ability to change the climate, but they could serve as a tool to speed up the process of finding those solution. The researchers report that quantum […]
Australian Government’s Big Investment on PsiQuantum Bypassed National Quantum Advisory Committee

Insider Brief The National Quantum Advisory Committee did not weigh in on Australia’s investment in PsiQuantum. The committee of Australia’s leading science and business leaders meant to advise the government on its national quantum strategy was not consulted before the decision, InnovationAus.com is reporting. The government defended the investment saying it underwent “technical, legal, commercial […]
A Quantum Manhattan Project in Chicago: Media Reports on ‘$20 Billion’ Quantum Computing Campus

Insider Brief Chicago business media says the Illinois government is pressing hard to build a $20 billion, 150-acre quantum computing campus in Chicago. The campus would be anchored by PsiQuantum. The $20 billion figure refers to the potential for future business and government investments, as well as job creation. Illinois may be on the verge […]
Why Should We Embrace Quantum Computing, Felix G. Gemeinhardt Explains at TEDxKollerschlag

In an interesting talk at TEDxKollerschlag, Felix G. Gemeinhardt, a quantum computing researcher, laid out a compelling case for why we should embrace and invest in the burgeoning field of quantum technologies. Drawing from his personal journey and extensive research, Gemeinhardt dissected the promises, challenges and potential real-world applications of this revolutionary computing paradigm. Gemeinhardt […]
Quantum Corridor Joins The Chicago Quantum Exchange

Insider Brief Quantum Corridor announced it joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner in April. The Indiana-based network technology company is working to speed the business adoption of quantum computing, sensing and communications discoveries. Quantum Corridor is a member of the CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub. PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Corridor, an Indiana-based […]