PASQAL Announces Partnership to Develop a Photonic Quantum Processor Powered by Neutral Atom Technology
Insider Brief Collaboration will build the essential foundations for a photonic quantum computer powered by neutral atom technology. The partnership includes: PASQAL, Sorbonne Université, France; Pixel Photonics GmbH (PIX), Germany; The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), Spain; and Institut d’Optique Théorique et Appliquée (IOTA) The processor will use light as a carrier of quantum information […]
Guest Post: Feed-Forward Error Correction And Mid-Circuit Measurements
By Pedro Lopes, Alexei Bylinskii QuEra Computing Beyond increasing the number of qubits or achieving longer quantum coherence times, mid-circuit readout is a critical factor in enhancing the capabilities of quantum computers. Mid-circuit readout (MCR) refers to the ability to selectively measure the quantum state of a specific qubit or a group of qubits within […]
Researchers Turn an Atomic Microscope into a Quantum Computer
Insider Brief Researchers from the Center for Quantum Nanoscience, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), South Korea, used a scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) to perform quantum calculations by manipulating titanium atoms on a magnesium oxide surface. By emitting microwave signals from the STM tip, the team achieved control over electron spin in the titanium atoms, enabling […]
Intel’s Anne Matsuura & Ravi Pillarisetty Discuss Tunnel Falls Chip & The Future Direction of QC
As the technological realm continues to grapple with the intricacies and potential of quantum computing, Intel is at the forefront of these explorations. The tech giant has embarked on a quantum journey, leveraging its deep-rooted proficiency in chip manufacturing to potentially revolutionize the quantum computing landscape. In an interview with Tech Republic’s Megan Crouse last […]
Google, Covestro: New Quantum Error Mitigation Techniques May Be Key to Discoveries in Chemistry
Insider Brief Google and Covestro collaborated on how to improve quantum error correction rates to make chemical innovations more feasible. The scientists, which released their findings in Nature Physics, showed a 100 times decrease in error rates. While more work remains, the study provides a path toward using quantum computers to investigate challenges in the […]
UBS, CERN, Swiss Government and GESDA Explore Using Quantum to Achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Insider Brief UBS is partnering with the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation (GESDA), CERN, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, ETH Zurich and EPFL to create the Open Quantum Institute. The foundation aims to bring firms and people closer together to work on projects related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Quantum […]
Google Quantum AI Sees Quantum as Engine to Power Deep Tech Use Cases
Insider Brief Quantum computing could help make tomorrow’s technologies more feasible. A Google Quantum AI team of scientists explore how quantum computers could be used to tackle improvements in biotechnology and new energy advances. The researchers say success won’t occur overnight, but progress on quantum algorithms is a step in that direction. While most of […]
Quoherent Takes in $2.3 Million-Plus in Seed Round
Insider Brief Quoherent has raised about $2.4 million in funding in a recent seed round. The information was released through a Security and Exchange Commission Form D. The company reports its developing a portable quantum computer processor that relies on topological insulators. Quoherent has raised about $2.4 million in funding in a recent seed round, […]
D-Wave and Satispay Report Quantum-Hybrid Solution Improved Customer Rewards Program
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum and Satisplay announced a quantum-hybrid application designed to optimize customer rewards initiatives. The teams used D-Wave’s constrained quadratic model (CQM) hybrid solver to improve the customer rewards programs 50% for the same amount of budget. Satispay plans to transition the quantum-hybrid application into production. PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: […]
Harvard University, MIT and QuEra Demonstrate Historic 99.5% Two-Qubit Gate Fidelity on 60 Neutral Atom Qubits
Insider Brief Researchers demonstrated two-qubit entangling gates with 99.5% fidelity on 60 neutral atom qubits in parallel. Scientists from QuEra Computing, Harvard and MIT were involved in the research. The team reports the advance may have laid the groundwork for large-scale implementation of quantum algorithms, error-corrected circuits, and digital simulations. PRESS RELEASE — QuEra Computing, […]