Quantum Machines and Hamamatsu Photonics Team Up for Enhanced Quantum Computing Control
Insider Brief Quantum Machines announced the integration of its advanced OPX quantum controller with Hamamatsu’s high-speed ORCA® -Quest camera. The combined solution provides ultra-fast camera readout capabilities for cold atoms and trapped-ions qubits. Officials from the company said the integration pushes the boundaries of quantum computation, communication and sensing. PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Machines (QM), […]
French National Quantum Update — April 2024
Executive Summary There was no spring break for the push to make France one of the global leaders in quantum technology. Paris-based Quantonation was one of the flag bearers for quantum investment this month. The pioneering venture capital firm announced the first closing of Quantonation II, the second early-stage fund reaching €70 million. Christophe Jurczak, […]
US Leads in Steady Rise of Patents Covering Key Quantum Performance Measures
Insider Brief U.S. based organizations received 87 patents covering quantum error correction and 56 patents that include logical qubit innovations. China notched 69 patents covering this key technology. A total of 117 patents have been issued to 30 inventors for work on logical qubits. The United States — and US-based businesses — are leading in […]
Comstock’s Physics-Based AI Investment Emerges From Stealth
Insider Brief Comstock and GenMat have entered into an agreement that realigns existing equity investment agreement. Comstock’s prior investment agreements called for a milestone-based investment of $50,000,000 for 50% of GenMat’s fully diluted equity, of which approximately $15,000,000 has now been paid. Comstock’s overall commitment is reduced from $50,000,000 to $40,000,000, with participation and drag-along […]
Unlocking the Future: SandboxAQ CEO Jack Hidary on the Convergence of AI & Quantum
The fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing stands poised to alter industries and expand the boundaries of what’s achievable. Leading this effort is SandboxAQ, a company committed to leveraging these state-of-the-art technologies to tackle society’s most pressing issues. Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ, recently discussed the immense transformative potential of AI and quantum. […]
Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure: An Engaging Way to Learn About The Quantum World
Insider Brief Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure escape room lets kids experience quantum physics in a hands-on, engaging way. The quantum apartment filled with 17 puzzles that lets visitors can delve into phenomena from the intriguing quantum world in a multisensory experience. The room is a collaboration between the Dresden-Würzburg Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat […]
Superposition Guy’s Podcast — Albert Lehmeyer – Quantum Workforce Development
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, CMO at QuEra Computing Albert Lehmeyer, a career consultant and headhunter, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the increasing competition for quantum talent, the geopolitical challenges affecting workforce development, and the need for more quantum awareness and education. They also discuss the salary gap between quantum […]
Phoenix Technologies Unlock AI And Cloud Opportunities for Emerging Ventures
Insider Brief Phoenix Technologies and QAI Ventures announced a partnership to provide entrepreneurs and innovators access to latest cloud technology and AI capabilities, as well as expert guidance, and tailored mentorship. The partnership is is leveraged even further by the presence of the AI Innovation Center at the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area and uptownBasel. […]
PsiQuantum Receives $940 Million (AUD) From Australian Government — May Now Be World’s Highest Funded Independent Quantum Firm
Insider Brief Australia has announced a $940 million — or about $617 million US — investment in PsiQuantum. The Silicon Valley start-up with Australian roots will try to build the world’s first commercially viable quantum computer in Brisbane. The investment is one of the largest under the Albanese government’s “Future Made in Australia” policy. Australia […]
Frequency-Domain Entanglement Discovery Could Impact Quantum Sensing, Quantum Communications
Insider Brief Scientists have introduced a form of quantum entanglement known as frequency-domain photon number-path entanglement. A frequency beam splitter is used to alter the frequency of individual photons with a 50% success rate. The scientists report that the discovery potentially impacting everything from quantum sensing to secure communication networks. Image credit: Dongjin Lee, Woncheol […]