Women in Quantum Series: Esperanza Cuenca Gomez, QSI
When it comes to learning quantum science and quantum computing, Processes and Change Management Director, Esperanza Cuenca Gomez, found herself in a peculiar, and at times even difficult, position. She had been learning quantum computing via online classes during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuenca Gomez began her studies in late 2019. “I started […]
Researchers: Energy Uncertainty, Mean Energy Determine Quantum Computational Speed Limit
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH — Physicists at the University of Bonn and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have devised an elegant experiment to determine how fast a quantum computer can perform its calculations. The results of the study are published in the journal Science Advances. Quantum computers are highly sophisticated machines that rely on the […]
Rigetti Computing SPAC Attracts Additional $45 Million Investment
PRESS RELEASE — Rigetti Computing, a pioneer in hybrid quantum-classical computing, and Supernova Partners Acquisition Company II, Ltd. (NYSE: SNII), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced $45 million in additional commitments for a private placement of Supernova II common stock in connection with their proposed business combination. The commitments include a new […]
Quantum Computing Market Expected to Grow at Double-Digit Rate
Analysts from The Quantum Insider announced the release of its survey of the quantum computing market size and the forecast for the next decade based on input from leading stakeholders in the industry. This quantum computing market report can be accessed here. We have covered the quantum market from a number of different angles, most […]
Quantum Computing Will Be An Asset To Curb Climate Change
By Vishruthaa B. (Creative Writer) and Manav Verma (Digital Marketing Manager) at BosonQ Psi Sir David Attenborough, a famous British naturalist, recently quoted, “In my lifetime, I’ve witnessed a terrible decline. In yours, you could and should witness a wonderful recovery.” If someone’s not aware of the urgency of climate change and the […]
TQI Exclusive: Yes Virginia, There Are Quantum Computers
DEAR EDITOR: I am a graduate student. Some of my little friends in the theoretical physics department say there is no quantum computer. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE QUANTUM INSIDER it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a quantum computer? VIRGINIA O’HANLON. 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends […]
Orca researchers say photonic approach could tac
PRESS RELEASE — ORCA Computing demonstrated the use of photonic based quantum computers to certain real-world problems — a significant advance towards solving commercially valuable problems on near-term quantum computers, the company reports in a paper on the pre-print server ArXiv. In the study, researchers used the device to tackle a QUBO problem, which is […]
112 Hardware Heroes Changing Quantum Tech — Part 7: Specialists 85–98
Coming up in the penultimate edition of hardware specialists in the quantum tech industry are individuals from Seeqc, Single Quantum, Silicon Quantum Computing, SpeQtral, a bunch from Universal Quantum, and a duo from Zurich Instruments. Here are entries 85–98. *All data correct as of late September 2021 85. Konstantin Kalashnikov: Quantum Engineer, Seeqc Konstantin Kalashnikov […]
Canadian Startup t0.technology Leans on Astrophysics Expertise to Enable Space Observation, Quantum Devices
PRESS RELEASE — A Canadian deep-tech startup is officially launching with an announcement a unique platform for the control of superconducting sensors, enabling the next generation of space observation and quantum computing. t0.technology was founded this year (2021) by three scientists and engineers, Dr. Joshua Montgomery, Prof. Matt Dobbs, and Graeme Smecher, who have spent […]
Implement Faster With Revolutionary Instruments For Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting
Testing & Measurement According to The Quantum Insider’s proprietary data platform available here, a handful of companies are dedicated to testing and measurement equipment for the quantum tech industry. These include, though are not limited to, Keysight Technologies, Lake Shore Cryotronics and Zurich Instruments (a Rohde & Schwarz Company, as of July 2021). And, leading […]