Global Quantum Symposium: International Visionaries on Game-changing Future Tech Advancements
Insider Brief The 2024 Global Quantum Symposium at Uptown Basel featured more than 50 leading experts in quantum technology. The roster of speakers impressed with visionary figures from diverse sectors. Critical Quote: “We will build upon this year’s success and begin early planning for the next Global Quantum Symposium in 2025, complemented by even more […]
Thought Experiment: Quantum Can Outperform Classical in Combinatorial Problems
Insider Brief Researchers report that a certain class of such problems can actually be solved better and much faster with quantum computers than with conventional methods. The used purely analytical methods to evaluate how a quantum computer with qubits could solve this class of problems. They term this a classic thought experiment with pen and paper […]
AWS Scientists Report New Qubit Can ‘Flag’ Quantum Errors
Insider Brief AWS Center for Quantum Computing team says they may have discovered a promising solution for quantum errors. The team demonstrated a new qubit that converts the majority of errors into a special class known as “erasure errors,” which can be detected and fixed much more efficiently. While scaling must be addressed, the scientists […]
Alice & Bob to Integrate Cat Qubits in Datacenters, Accelerated by NVIDIA Technology
Insider Brief Quantum computers will work alongside classical computers and supercomputers in advanced computing centers. There is a need to link and translate quantum information and quantum computation with their classical counterparts. Alice & Bob will partner with NVIDIA to accelerate the integration of quantum technology into industry by introducing cat qubits into the datacenters of […]
Making it Look Tweezy: Caltech Researchers Use Optical Tweezer Arrays to Trap Over 6,100 Neutral Atoms
Insider Brief A California Institute of Technology research team reports they achieved a significant milestone using optical tweezer arrays to trap over 6,100 neutral atoms. The team also demonstrated a coherence time of 12.6 seconds for hyperfine qubits within an array. Work remains, the team says — The experiment did not cover the rearrangement of […]
Quantum eMotion Partners With The Platform for Digital And Quantum Innovation to Use IBM QCs For Security Platform Testing
Insider Brief Quantum eMotion Corp. entered into a strategic partnership with The Platform for Digital and Quantum Innovation (PINQ²). PINQ² is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec and the Université de Sherbrooke. The project’s goal is to thoroughly examine and assess a version of the […]
Chinese Researchers Make Advance in Efficient Quantum Memory For 25-dimensional Qudit
Insider Brief The University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers achieved 25-dimensional quantum memory with high efficiency in cold atomic ensemble. Quantum memory is an indispensable unit for constructing quantum networks The results were published in Physical Review Letters. Image: Schematic experimental setup for the high-dimensional quantum memory. Credit: […]
Antaris And SpeQtral to Jointly Deploy Quantum-Safe Key Distribution Satellites
Insider Brief Antaris announced that it is partnering with SpeQtral to create, deliver, and deploy quantum-safe key distribution satellites. The partnership will involve integrating SpeQtral’s quantum payloads with Antaris SatOS space vehicle software and partner bus platforms. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology is a secure method for managing symmetric encryption keys based on quantum mechanics. […]
Personal Quantum Computer Emulator Project to Seek Support on Kickstarter
Insider Brief A project to build and sell a personal quantum computer emulator will soon seek support through the crowd-funding site Kickstarter. The project, called The Quokka, is the brainchild of quantum theorist Christopher Ferrie. The project is aimed at making quantum computing accessible to a broader audience. Quantum theorist and author Christopher Ferrie is […]
University of Strathclyde to Host Applied Quantum Technologies Training Center
Insider Brief The University of Strathclyde will lead the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Applied Quantum Technologies. The center aims to address the urgent need for skilled quantum scientists and engineers. The initiative is part of a larger effort involving two new Centres for Doctoral Training led by Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde […]