Google Promises ‘Useful, Error-Corrected’ Quantum Computer by End of Decade, Unveils New Quantum Campus
During Google’s much-anticipated I/O 21 keynote address and in a blog post, the company made it clear that its quantum aspirations did not end in the 2019 declaration of quantum supremacy. The company plans to have a useful, error-corrected quantum computer by 2029. Eric Lucero, lead engineer at Google Quantum AI, writes in the post […]
Sberbank and ROSATOM Partner to Develop Quantum Technologies
Two Russian financial and research giants report that they are combining forces to explore the development of quantum technologies. Sberbank and joint venture Quantum Technologies (JV Kvant Ltd.), a ROSATOM company, have agreed to cooperate on quantum technology development, according to a joint statement from the organizations. Sberbank is a state-owned Russian banking and financial […]
Bringing IonQ to You: IonQ Launches Research Credits Program to Support Quantum Research
IonQ, Inc. (“IonQ”), the leader in quantum computing, announced the IonQ Research Credits Program to provide teams and individuals from qualified institutions with free credits for quantum compute time on IonQ’s cutting-edge hardware, according to a company statement. As part of its commitment to expanding access to quantum computing, and in response to overwhelming demand […]
5 Quantum Tech Companies With Roots In Cambridge (But Which One?)
A Tale of Two Cities Sometimes — like in the famous Charles Dickens novel — quantum computing is a tale of two cities, though by that I don’t mean Paris and London, but rather two cities that share the same name, i.e. Cambridge, UK and Cambridge, Massachusetts. For one, they share common and valued traits: First of all they’re both […]
Ion-Trap Advance: Berkeley Lab Pioneers Way That Could Increase Scalability to Over 10,000 Qubits for Quantum Sensing, Quantum Computing
Achieving the immense promise of quantum computing requires new developments at every level, including the computing hardware itself. A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)-led international team of researchers has discovered a way to use ion beams to create long strings of “color center” qubits in diamond. Their work is detailed in the journal Applied […]
Tekna Talks: A Podcast in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Tekna Search, a specialist Quantum Computing Search firm who are excited to launch their new podcast called Tekna Talks. The podcast showcases individuals within the Quantum space, giving them the opportunity to share their academic and professional journeys, as well as their learnings thus far. Tekna Talks focusses on speaking with hiring managers, company owners, […]
ID Quantique Announces Launch of Next Generation Quantum Cybersecurity Device
ID Quantique (IDQ), a provider of quantum-safe security solutions, announced the launch the Cerberis XG, according to a news release. The company added that this is the first of a series, aiming at providing the highest level of trust to governments and enterprises for future proof data protection in smaller and optimized form factor. Safety […]
Agnostiq Secures $2 Million Seed Round to Build SaaS-Based Quantum Solutions
Agnostiq, Inc., a quantum computing software as a service (SaaS) startup, has raised $2 million in seed funding to support the continued development of its software platform, according to a news release. The growth financing is led by Differential Ventures, with follow-on participation from Scout Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners, Boost VC, and Green Egg Ventures. The company previously raised $830 […]
Ireland Launches First Quantum Tech Engineering Centre at Tyndall
Ireland will be home to a multi-million-euro quantum center with 900 square meters of research space and 45 new jobs dedicated to quantum research at the Tyndall National Institute, according to a statement from the institute. “The next great leap in technology is Quantum Computing,” William Scanlon, CEO Tyndall National Institute said at an event […]
KTH Research Paper Possible Step Forward In The Development of Integrated Chips: “Can Generate Light Particles On Demand Without The Need For Extreme Refrigeration”
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay KTH Royal Institute of Technology In order to realize the potential for a quantum internet, scientists must first master the challenge of controlling light in order to transfer quantum information over fibre optic networks. And it’s difficult, but not impossible. Signs of a breakthrough have been reported this month by […]