Oxford Instruments NanoScience Announces 2022 Nicolas Kurti Science Prize Winner
Insider Brief: Oxford Instruments has announced that Professor Angelo Di Bernardo, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Konstanz, and Dr. Alexander Grimm, a researcher in the Photon Science Division at the Paul Scherrer Institut have been selected as the joint winners of the 2022 Nicolas Kurti Science Prize. The Award […]
Four Quantum Pioneers Share the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Four pioneers in the field of quantum information were among the list of the 2023 Breakthrough Prize laureates, according to a statement from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. David Deutsch, Peter Shor, Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard were listed as this year’s winner in the fundamental physics category. Each winner will receive about $3 million. […]
TQI Exclusive: Quantum Computing Leaders Present Progress Update on Roadmaps
After two years of getting to know each other in 2D, it has been exciting to meet and reconnect with colleagues in the quantum industry. This week’s Quantum.Tech conference in Twickenham, London presented an opportunity to network and learn with some of the leading minds in the market. The covid-driven gap between in-person meetings presented […]
Researchers Say New Tech Could Open Path to Quantum Light Sources With Fiber Optic Compatibility
Insider Brief New research uncovered a new way to create photon sources that can emit single light quanta in an on-demand, controlled fashion. The research team was led by Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). The advance was achieved by a wet etching technique. rather than the conventional dry etching techniques for processing the silicon on a chip. Image: […]
Zyvex Labs Announces Sub-nanometer Resolution Lithography System
Insider Brief: Zyvex Labs has announced the world’s highest resolution lithography system — ZyvexLitho1. This tool uses quantum physics technology to achieve atomic precision patterning and sub-nanometer resolution, and the advancement enables quantum computers to provide unbreakable encryption for truly secure communications, faster drug discovery and more accurate weather prediction. The inventor of STM lithography, Professor Joe […]
Novo Nordisk Foundation Invests Nearly $200 Million (US) in Denmark’s Quantum Computer Project
Insider Brief The goal of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme is to build Denmark’s first fully functional generally applicable quantum computer will be available in 2034. Novo Nordisk Foundation’s DKK 1.5 billion — or about $200 million US — will fund researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute of the University of Copenhagen to […]
Zurich Instruments Releases Two New Microwave Lock-in Amplifiers
Insider Brief Zurich Instruments announces the release of the company’s GHFLI and SHFLI Lock-in Amplifiers. The devices have numerous benefits: The GHFLI and SHFLI Lock-in Amplifiers extend the advantages of lock-in amplifiers – noise rejection, phase sensitivity, frequency tracking, and more – to applications that operate at microwaves. They combine lock-in detection with a full microwave measurement suite […]
Quantropi Announces General Availability of its QiSpace™ Quantum-Secure Cryptography Platform, Unique IoT Offerings, More Major Milestones
Insider Brief Quantropi, Inc., announced that its newest quantum-secure cryptographic product – MASQ™ – is now commercially available. MASQ offers novel PQC algorithms for Key Exchange (KEM) and Digital Signature (DS). The company also announced the launch of QiSpace™ for the IoT / embedded space. PRESS RELEASE — Quantropi, Inc., today announced that its newest quantum-secure cryptographic […]
Classiq Expands Series B to $49 Million And Announces Japan and Europe Offices
Insider Brief Classiq announced an expansion of its series B round to $49 million from an initial closing of $36 million by strategic investors. Investment includes funds from Canadian-Israeli VC Awz Ventures. The company also announced near-term growth in Japan and Europe, opening local offices in the next months. PRESS RELEASE — Classiq, the leader […]
QCI Launches Subscription Service for its Dirac 1 Entropy Quantum Computer (EQC)
Insider Brief Quantum Computing Inc. launched a subscription service that provides enterprises with access to its industry-leading Dirac 1 Entropy Quantum Computing (EQC) system. QCI used EQC during BMW‘s public Quantum Computing for Automotive Challenges. In that challenge, the EQC solved a large-scale optimization problem in six minutes and delivered a superior and feasible solution. Dirac […]