Google Claims Latest Quantum Experiment Would Take Decades on Classical Computer
Insider Brief Google scientists are reporting in a new study that it completed a computational task on a quantum computer that would take a classical supercomputer 47 years to complete. The task was a random circuit sampling calculation. The experiment was carried out in the latest version of the Sycamore processor that has been boosted […]
Quantum Software Maker Quantagonia Raises €4.3 Million Seed Round
Insider Brief Quantagonia announced that it raised €4.3 Million Seed Round. The round was led by Tensor Ventures, along with European deep tech VCs, a state holding and a family office. The capital raised by Quantagonia will be utilized for further product development and sales expansion. PRESS RELEASE — Quantagonia, a firm focused on quantum […]
Nomad Atomics Receives $12 Million to Fund Quantum Sensor Technology
Insider Brief Nomad Atomics received $12 million (AUD) in funding from two deep-tech venture capital firms. The company is a leader in quantum sensing technology developed by atomic physicists from the Australian National University. Critical Quote: “Our devices will allow users to explore for deeper and small mineral deposits, allow for high resolution resource exploration […]
Quantinuum H-Series Quantum Computer Registers Three More Quantum Volume Performance Records
In the last six months, Quantinuum‘s H-Series hardware has demonstrated an extraordinary leap in performance, recording three massive jumps in quantum volume, according to a recent blog post by the team. According to the post, their flagship system, the System Model H1-1 Powered by Honeywell, has witnessed a progression from a quantum volume (QV) of […]
Scientists Edge Toward Scalable Quantum Simulations on a Photonic Chip
Insider Brief Simulations of quantum-level natural phenomena are difficult for classical computers to handle. Scientists say a photonics-based quantum computer may be one solution. The team ran the simulations in a synthetic space that mimics the physical world and the researchers suggest the system could help with even more intricate simulations in the future. Image: […]
IonQ Signs Agreement With South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT to Cultivate Regional Quantum Computing Ecosystem
Insider Brief IonQ signed an agreement with South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT to help promote the creation of a quantum ecosystem. The agreement includes a partnership to operate an education, training, and leadership expansion program to support masters and doctorate students, postdoctoral researchers, and quantum industry professionals in South Korea. Image: South Korea’s […]
Terra Quantum Acquires Divis Intelligent Solutions to Accelerate Algorithm Development
Insider Brief Terra Quantum acquires divis intelligent solutions GmbH, merging classical and quantum algorithms to advance the application of quantum technology and solve real-world business challenges more efficiently. The integration of divis’ expertise in classical algorithms with Terra Quantum’s quantum computing know-how accelerates the development of classical and hybrid quantum algorithms, reducing complexity for customers […]
Shai Machnes Interviewed by QSolid on the Challenges of Working with Qubits
Qruise, a Saarbrucken-based quantum startup founded in 2021, develops software that helps scientists and researchers use Machine Learning (ML) tools in their day-to-day scientific workflows. Its first offerings address the growing pains of controlling current generation noisy quantum computers (NISQ devices) and provide improvements in operational fidelities through the use of ML & Quantum Optimal […]
D-Wave to Accelerate Quantum Application Development as US Shifts Policy Towards Near-Term Quantum Tech
Insider Brief: Recent legislation before Congress is calling for the U.S. government to develop and adopt near-term quantum computing applications that could provide solutions to complex public sector optimization problems, including electrical grid resilience, optimization of ports, global supply chain issues, emergency management and response, infrastructure, and telecommunication networks. D-Wave has the technology that is […]
Tohoku University and NEC Joint Research Program to Use 8-Qubit Quantum Annealing Machine
Insider Brief Tohoku University and NEC Corporation have started joint research on computer systems using an 8-qubit quantum annealing machine. The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with the ParityQC Architecture. This is the first domestically manufactured quantum annealing machine in Japan with online access. […]