SEEQC Unveils First Fully Digital Chips for Full-Stack Quantum Computers
Insider Brief SEEQC introduced a family of high speed, energy-efficient Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) digital chips. The chips are also fully integrated with qubits — a critical milestone in building scalable error-corrected quantum computers and data centers. Critical Quote: “SEEQC’s mission is to deliver scalable, energy-efficient quantum computing for data centers and our approach is […]
TQI Opinion: The Real Danger of the Quantum Hype-Cynicism Cycle
By Alex Challans (CEO) and Matt Swayne (Editorial Director) of The Quantum Insider. Quantum technology, devices that rely on quantum mechanics for computation, sensing and a range of other applications, may have achieved hype status faster than any other previous technological wave. The glittering quantum computer chandelier adorning the Jan. 26 Time Magazine cover story […]
UK’s National Quantum Strategy to Maximize Quantum’s Potential for Improving Lives, Increasing Security and Boosting Economic Growth
The UK government identified quantum technologies as a top priority for the next decade and explained this focus in its National Quantum Strategy released on March 14. Released by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, the strategy calls out the significant potential benefits for the economy, society and the environment. Quantum technologies leverage atomic-scale […]
Quantum Community Reacts to UK’s 2.5 Billion Plan For Quantum
The UK budget will include an approximate £2.5 billion investment in quantum technologies, dubbed “The Plan for Quantum,” which reflecting both the vast potential of the technology and the nation’s desire to be a global leader in harnessing it. “Today we will publish a quantum strategy which will set up our vision to be a […]
How Close Are We To Quantum Artificial Intelligence?
What Exactly Is Quantum Artificial Intelligence? Although poorly understood at the moment, quantum artificial intelligence (QAI) is a promising technology that could be transformative to so many verticals, potentially enhancing — as well as accelerating — tried and tested artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. QAI is a field of study that combines quantum computing with artificial intelligence (AI). It seeks […]
VTT Spins Out SemiQon For More Affordable, Scalable Quantum Computers
Insider Brief VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announced the launch of its quantum computing spinout SemiQon. SemiQon’s approach relies on relatively inexpensive and easy-to-replicate silicon quantum dot-based technology. Critical Quote: “Our solution responds to three major challenges currently slowing down the development of quantum computers globally – their scalability, price, and sustainability. Our technology allows […]
UK Expected to Reveal 2.5 Billion, 10-Year Quantum Computing Program
The UK government is expected to a decade-long £2.5 billion funding program to support quantum computing in the country, according to the Financial Times. The program will help the UK, already a leader in quantum, remain competitive in the rapidly emerging and increasingly competitive global quantum computing race. The funding more than doubles that of […]
Quantum Beach 2023: Building Meaningful Relationships in the Quantum Industry
Quantum Beach 2023 With the Miami sun shining bright and the beaches calling out for sunscreen and fun, the second edition of Quantum Beach returned to South Beach Miami last week over two days (March 2nd & 3rd 2023) at the W Hotel. Bringing together over a hundred senior leaders in the industry, the event was […]
Oxford Quantum Circuits Installing Quantum Computer in Equinix IBX Data Center
Insider Brief OQC aims to make one of the most powerful quantum computers available commercially to businesses worldwide via Equinix‘s TY11 Tokyo International Business Exchange data center. TQI has predicted that quantum computers will become part of the modern high performance computing data center. This news shows OQC is a jump ahead in this future […]
Could Quantum Theory Help You With Your Basketball Tournament Brackets?
Insider Brief Scientists say a model based on density functional theory can suggest the best positioning for each player on the basketball court. The researchers relied on Nobel Prize-winning methods originally developed to study large collections of quantum mechanically interacting electron. It’s not just basketball, density-functional fluctuation theory could be used to study everything from […]