RIKEN Researchers Demonstrate Quantum Entanglement of Three Spin Qubits in Silicon
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH NEWS — An all-RIKEN team has increased the number of silicon-based spin qubits that can be entangled from two to three, highlighting the potential of spin qubits for realizing multi-qubit quantum algorithms. Quantum computers have the potential to leave conventional computers in the dust when performing certain types of calculations. They are based […]
IonQ and University of Maryland Establish First-of-Its-Kind National Quantum Lab
PRESS RELEASE–IonQ, Inc. (IonQ), a leading developer of quantum computing devices, and the University of Maryland (UMD), an international powerhouse in quantum research and applications, announced a partnership to create the National Quantum Lab at Maryland (Q-Lab). The Q-Lab will be the nation’s first user facility that enables the scientific community to pursue world-leading research […]
AMD’s Patents Signalling a Deeper Commitment to Quantum?
Advanced Micro Devices — or AMD — is a Santa Clara, Calif.-based semiconductor company, that is a global leader in computer processors and related technologies. If recent patent applications are any indication, it’s becoming more interested in applying that research and business acumen toward quantum technology. The company recently applied for two quantum related patents. […]
Indian Government Launches Country’s First Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INDIA NEWS RELEASE — The Indian government has launched the country’s first quantum computer simulator toolkit, called QSim, which will enable researchers and students to carry out cost-effective research in quantum computing. QSim is one of the first initiatives in the country to […]
Using Gold Film, Purdue Researchers Enhance Quantum Sensing With Qubits in 2D Material
Tongcang Li and his team at Purdue University have developed ultrathin quantum sensors with 2D materials. (Credit: Cheryl Pierce, Purdue University.) Key Research Finding PRESS RELEASE – As recently as 2019, spin defects known as qubits were discovered in 2D materials (hexagonal boron nitride), which could amplify the field of ultrathin quantum sensing. These scientists hit […]
Quantum Leadership in Action: An Interview with Dr. Prineha Narang
Within the deep tech industry, quantum technology is gaining significant interest from both investors and the general public. Current quantum technology companies cover a wide variety of markets, from quantum computing to quantum encryption to quantum networking. All of these businesses are working hard to make future technology more accessible. One of these quantum networking […]
NSF Announces Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes For Biological Sensing And Quantum Simulation
Expanding upon its 2020 establishment of three Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, the U.S. National Science Foundation is now launching two additional institutes to advance quantum biological sensing and quantum simulation. As with last year’s cohort, NSF expects to support each institute with an investment of $25 million over its multi-year lifecycle. With science currently undergoing a quantum […]
Quantum Machines Raises $50 Million in Series B, Funds Aimed at Making Quantum Computers Ubiquitous and Disruptive
PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Machines, creator of the Quantum Orchestration Platform, announced today that it has secured $50 million in Series B funding to expand its growth into quantum cloud computing and drive its worldwide distribution. The latest round was led by Red Dot Capital Partners with the participation of Exor, Claridge Israel, Samsung NEXT, […]
Quantum China Weekly Volume 21 (2021/08/28-2021/09/03)
Quantum China is a weekly periodical focusing on China’s quantum information technology, provide a voice for the Chinese quantum technology. It mainly focuses on eight major directions: Policy, Capital, Business, Technology, Research, Education, Conference, and People. Providing researchers, Interested parties, and industry pioneers with all the latest developments in China’s quantum field. Business Tencent Announces […]
Chinese Scientists Say Quantum Radar Could End Stealth Advantage
A new quantum radar technology developed by a team of Chinese researchers would be able to detect stealth planes, the South China Morning Post is reporting. The news service reports that the radar technology generates a mini electromagnetic storm to detect objects. Professor Zhang Chao and his team at Tsinghua University’s aerospace engineering school, reported […]