Bluefors Lab in Delft Expands With a New Measurement System
Insider Brief Bluefors Lab has now been expanded with an additional cryogenic measurement system – an XLD1000sl Dilution Refrigerator. The XLDsl is a system offering a large experimental space, extensive wiring capabilities, and superior performance, and is used by many Bluefors customers. Using the Bluefors Lab, startups, research groups, and other organizations can easily carry […]
University of Sydney Awarded $18.4 Million For National Quantum Centre
Insider Brief The Australian Government has awarded $18.4 million (AUD) to the University of Sydney to establish Quantum Australia. Quantum Australia is a center that is tasked with helping grow the quantum industry and ecosystem in that nation. The center will raise awareness of quantum technology, foster collaboration, encourage the creation and growth of quantum […]
Chinese Researchers Develop 504-Qubit Superconducting QC Chip, Build Partnership For Cloud Access
Insider Brief The China Daily reports scientists set a new record in China by developing a 504-qubit superconducting quantum computing chip. The chip, named “Xiaohong,” was delivered to QuantumCTek Co., Ltd. and is the largest QC chip in China. Xiaohong is primarily aimed at developing measurement and control systems for quantum computers. Image: Center for […]
Scientists Tune Entanglement Structure in Qubit Array in Step Toward Quantum Computing Benchmarking
Insider Brief Scientists have taken a step towards better understanding the complex behavior of quantum systems by directly observing how quantum entanglement scales across different energy levels. The MIT-led team performed the experiments in a programmable superconducting quantum processor. The findings were published in Nature and could help aid in benchmarking and validating future generations […]
Quantum Random Number Generation Technology Made Available to Businesses
Insider Brief Quside is working closely with Equinix to enable easy access to the latest quantum random number generation technologies. In cryptography, entropy creates unpredictable strings of random numbers, making it difficult to predict patterns and hack into systems. The partnership hopes to help customers build the strongest cryptographic foundation to defend against increasingly sophisticated […]
Quantum Computer-Powered Pangenome Research Could Lead to Personalized Medicine, Disease Outbreak Tracking
Insider Brief Researchers aim to use quantum computers tackle one of the most challenging computational problems in genomic science: building, augmenting and analysing pangenomic datasets for large population samples. The project sits at frontiers of research in both biomedical science and quantum computing. The researchers say advances could pave the way for personalised medicine […]
TQI Exclusive: Denmark’s Strategic Move to Lead Global Quantum Innovation
Insider Brief Deep Tech Lab – Quantum (DTL-Q) aims to position Denmark as a significant player in the global quantum technology sector. DTL-Q cultivates a comprehensive ecosystem that nurtures all aspects of startup growth. The accelerator’s strategy includes forging key partnerships to expand its reach and resources. From Copenhagen, a significant initiative in quantum technology […]
John Martinis on Bridging Theory & Reality in Quantum Computing
As the experimental physics world pushes toward realizing practical quantum computers, few voices carry as much weight as John Martinis. The pioneering physicist, honored with the 2021 John Stewart Bell Prize, sat down with Isaac De Vlugt of Xanadu to share his perspectives on the significant challenges that remain. One of the core obstacles, according […]
Private Funding For Quantum Continues Slide, According to TQI’s 2024 Q1 Report
Insider Brief Private investment in quantum technologies is down 7% compared to Q1 2023, according to The Quantum Insider’s first quarterly report for 2024. The number was comparable to the same period in Q1. Although investing in quantum slowed, the pace of research and development and intellectual property creation remained intense. Private funding continues to […]
Dr. Shuqiu Wang wins 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize
Insider Brief Dr. Shuqiu Wang, Assistant Professor in Physics, University of Bristol, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize. Dr. Wang received the award for her work in atomic-scale visualisation and identification of electronic structures in p-wave topological superconductors at millikelvin temperatures. This research is helping to advance the […]