UMass Amherst-Led Physicists Build New Foundational Device for Quantum Computing
Insider Brief Scientists report they adapted a device called a microwave circulator for use in quantum computers. The ability to precisely tune the degree of nonreciprocity could serve as an important tool to have in quantum information processing. This new device can precisely tune the exact degree of nonreciprocity between a qubit, the fundamental unit […]
2024 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference to Spotlight Cutting-Edge Microelectronics Packaging Technologies; Photonic Devices, Heterogeneous Integration Among Key Topics
Insider Brief The 74th annual ECTC will take place May 28-31, 2024 at Denver’s Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. More than 1,500 scientists, engineers and businesspeople from more than 20 countries are expected to attend. Topics include heterogeneous integration, photonics, components, materials, assembly, reliability, modeling, interconnect design and technology, 2.5D/3D integration technologies, direct/hybrid bonding, […]
Top Quantum Industry Collaborations During April
Insider Brief Many important collaborations and partnerships were announced in April. These partnerships were spread out globally and across research and commercial domains, as well as industry agnostic. We also note the need for both public and private partnerships to make the incredibly complex, quickly evolving quantum ecosystem. Quantum computing has been gaining momentum and […]
The Conversation: Australia Just Made a Billion-Dollar Bet on Building The World’s First ‘Useful’ Quantum Computer in Brisbane. Will it Pay Off?
By Christopher Ferrie, A/Prof, UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research and ARC DECRA Fellow, University of Technology Sydney From The Conversation The Australian government has announced a pledge of approximately A$940 million (US$617 million) to PsiQuantum, a quantum computing start-up company based in Silicon Valley. Half of the funding will come from the Queensland government, and in […]
Riverlane Awarded £2.1 Million by Horizon Europe to Develop The Next Generation of Its Quantum Error Correction Decoder
Insider Brief Riverlane was awarded a £2.1 million European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition grant. The grant was funded by the Horizon Europe guarantee and backed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. Funds will help the development of a quantum error decoder capable of supporting the real-time decoding of quantum operations – a crucial […]
4 Unexpected Uses For Quantum Computers
Insider Brief Quantum computers are already slated to handle several well-defined use cases. Quantum use cases are just tasks where quantum computers can theoretically outperform — in some cases, dramatically outperform — classical computers. While most are well known, some use cases and, more specifically, how these tasks will one day affect the lives of […]
IonQ Unanimously Appoints Peter Chapman as Next Chairman of the Board of Directors
Insider Brief IonQ announced the unanimous appointment of Peter Chapman as its next Chairman of the Board. Harry You was appointed as the Lead Independent Director of the Board. Chapman and You will continue to serve in their existing roles, with Chapman as CEO and President and You as Chairman of the Audit Committee of […]
Novo Holdings Commits DKK 1.4 Billion (€188 Million) to Quantum Technology Start-Up Ecosystem
Insider Brief Novo Holdings announced today that it is allocating EUR 188 million (DKK 1.4 bn) for investing in quantum technologies. The company hopes to make Denmark a global hub of quantum technologies. Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. PRESS RELEASE […]
The Quantum Countdown: Expert Urges for the Post-quantum Cryptography Solution
A leading expert in cryptography and computer security at the cutting edge of preparing for the quantum computing era, Nigel Smart is a professor at COSIC at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Chief Academic Officer at Zama. A cryptographer by profession, Smart is working to future-proof our digital information against the potential security threats posed […]
AIST Selects QuEra’s Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer to Be Installed Alongside NVIDIA-Powered ABCI-Q Supercomputer
Insider Brief QuEra has been awarded a 6.5 Billion JPY contract by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. This computer will be installed on-premises alongside the NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q supercomputer. The initiative hopes to buils powerful hybrid quantum-classical computing platform, where the quantum computing technology complements the supercomputer. PRESS RELEASE — QuEra Computing, […]