Scientists at St. Petersburg University Create Genetic Algorithm-powered Search Method for Optical Quantum Circuits
Insider Brief St. Petersburg University physicists use evolutionary algorithms to search for novel linear optical quantum circuits, saving years of research time. The Quantum Optics Laboratory at the university focuses on photonic quantum computing, leveraging the advantages of photon-based qubits. Genetic algorithms and modelling were employed to quickly identify optical quantum circuits, akin to DNA […]
From Labs to Leadership: The Quantum Insider Debuts Comprehensive Marketing Guide for Quantum Tech Companies
The teams with the best technology may not be the ones who eventually usher in the quantum era and succeed in bringing the promise of exponential computing to reality. The quantum industry will be driven by the teams and companies with the best technology and business strategy — ones who can convey the advantages of […]
SBQuantum to Test Quantum Magnetometer in Space in Final Phase of MagQuest Challenge – Map Earth’s Magnetic Field
Insider Brief SBQuantum has been selected as a participant in the final phases of the MagQuest Challenge, along with its partner, Spire Global. MagQuest is a multi-million dollar competition to find more accurate and efficient ways to map the earth’s electromagnetic field. SBQuantum magnetometer will potentially provide stable and accurate readings for the World Magnetic […]
SoftBank Joins UTokyo’s Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium
Insider Brief SoftBank joined the Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium, operated by The University of Tokyo. Partnership aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and accelerate business use of quantum computing technology. SoftBank plans to use the upcoming 127-qubit quantum computer, IBM Quantum System One, for its research. PRESS RELEASE — SoftBank Corp. and The University of Tokyo […]
UTEP Physicists Create Powerful Magnets to De-Freeze Quantum Computing
Insider Brief The University of Texas at El Paso team developed a highly magnetic quantum computing material that functions at regular temperature. Quantum computers use magnets to enhance speed, but their strong magnetic properties only work in low temperature. The team used a mixture of materials known aminoferrocene and graphene for the magnets. PRESS RELEASE […]
FedLearn Launches SandboxAQ Quantum Technologies Course
Insider Brief FedLearn announces the release of a new training course, Quantum Technologies developed by SandboxAQ. SandboxAQ is an enterprise SaaS company providing solutions at the nexus of AI and quantum technology. The self-paced, two-hour online course provides an overview of the key opportunities, challenges and risks in quantum technology research and development. PRESS RELEASE […]
Quantum in Focus as NSF Adds $76 Million to 4 Physics Research Centers
Insider Brief U.S. National Science Foundation will back four research centers with $76 million in funding. The funding is part of the NSF’s Physics Frontiers Centers program. Quantum science and quantum information science are receiving particular attention in this round of funding. Image: A collage of images showing research activities at several NSF Physics Frontiers […]
ConScience AB Delivers Its First Quantum Chips to Customers
Insider Brief ConScience AB has delivered its first quantum technology components to a US based quantum computing company. ConScience AB is a company specialized in clean-room production. The team spent the last year on developing methods for production of quantum computing devices. PRESS RELEASE — The Gothenburg based company ConScience AB has delivered its first […]
QuEra Computing and Wolfram Research Announce Partnership to Integrate Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing into Mathematica
Insider Brief QuEra Computing and Wolfram Research announced a partnership to use QuEra’s quantum computing capabilities directly within the Mathematica environment. Mathematica users across various disciplines can now write and execute quantum algorithms using QuEra’s quantum computing resources. The partnership is considered another step toward accessibility and practical application of quantum computing. PRESS RELEASE — […]
Rigetti Computing Awarded Five-Year Contract with Air Force Research Lab for Quantum Foundry Services
Insider Brief Rigetti Computing was awarded a five-year contract with the Air Force Research Lab. The contract appoints Rigetti as a supplier of quantum foundry services for the lab’s researchers. The researchers will be able to leverage Rigetti’s fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to build customized quantum systems. PRESS RELEASE — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI), […]