UChicago Scientists Show Entanglement Is Responsible For Computational Hardness In Quantum Systems
Insider Brief Scientists have long tried to understand what makes quantum computers more powerful than classical computers. A University of Chicago-led team found a computational problem that showed entanglement is responsible for quantum speedup over any classical algorithm. This research is part of the first steps in the broader context of pinpointing quantum speedups. By […]
Diraq Awarded $3 Million NSW QCCF Grant
Insider Brief Diraq was awarded a $3 million grant from the NSW Quantum Computing Commercialization Fund. The funds will aid the company’s research and development efforts into its quantum computing approach. The startup is working toward commercializing and delivering a 10-qubit silicon quantum processor. Image: Diraq PRESS RELEASE — Diraq, a leading innovator in quantum […]
A Brief Overview of Quantum Computing in South Korea in 2023
Introduction The announcement earlier this year that South Korea plans to invest over 3 trillion won ($2.33 billion) in quantum science and technology by 2035 is a sure sign the country intends to become a global leader in the field. It will do this by increasing the number of quantum researchers seven-fold to 2,500 and […]
In Boost for Australia’s Quantum Ecosystem, Main Sequence Surpasses $1 Billion AU Funds Under Management, Launches New Fund
Insider Brief Main Sequence announced the first close of its third fund, raising $AU450 million, which now means the fund has more than $1 billion total funds under management. The Australian deep tech investment fund was founded by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. An early backer of Q-CTRL, quantum computing will be one of the […]
SemiQon and Qblox Secure €2.5 Million European Innovation Council Funding
Insider Brief The European Innovation Council has approved a €2.5 million grant funding to SemiQon and Qblox. SemiQon is a silicon-based quantum processor developer and Qblox provides qubit control stacks. The project aims to improve qubit quality and reduce the need for cooling. PRESS RELEASE — The European Innovation Council has approved a €2.5 million […]
Researchers Developing Building Blocks For Photonic Quantum Simulators
Insider Brief Niels Bohr Institute-led team of researchers say they have made an important advance in the development of photonic quantum simulators. The new technology capable of processing the enormous amounts of information quantum systems generate. The goal is to build devices that could describe and simulate other complex quantum systems, for example: the vibrational […]
Defense Experts Predict Quantum Sensing Poised to Replace Vulnerable GPS Systems
Insider Brief Quantum experts told the National Defense Magazine, a leading defense journal, that it’s feasible that quantum sensors will replace global positioning systems (GPS) on the battlefield. GPS has had a revolutionary effect on warfare but it can be corrupted and jammed. Work on quantum sensor-backed systems that replace GPS still need more work, […]
Researchers Claim They Developed a Room-Temperature Superconductor
Insider Brief A team of South Korean researchers report on a room-temperature superconductor in the pre-print server ArXiv. The superconductor is based on a modified lead-apatite structure. Previous claims of room-temperature superconductors have not held up to scientific scrutiny, so this work has a long research journey ahead. While it has yet to be peer-reviewed […]
KPMG Becomes a Member of IBM Quantum Network to Enhance its QC Expertise
In a recent YouTube video released by KPMG US, Cliff Justice, Partner and Leader of Enterprise Innovation for KPMG US, and Aparna Prabhakar, Vice President of Ecosystem, IBM Quantum, discuss the exciting prospects that arise from the collaboration between KPMG and IBM in the realm of quantum computing. The union of KPMG’s profound industry experience […]
Quantum-South Identifies Alternatives to Boost Amerijet International’s Cargo Load Factor by up to 30% with Cutting-edge Solution
Insider Brief: Amerijet International and Quantum-South have announced the successful completion of a joint Proof of Concept (PoC) project concentrated on leveraging aircraft loading optimization to enhance cargo load factor and revenue per flight. Quantum-South’s solution features an Aircraft Load Optimization module, designed to optimize container placement to maximize transported weight, volume, priority mix, or […]