Quantum Physics - Part 3
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Silicon Nitride Modulators Open a Route to Visible Quantum Photonics
NLM Photonics, LIGENTEC SA and Spark Photonics have fabricated silicon nitride organic-hybrid modulators that could connect low-loss visible photonics with quantum routing and laser control.
Japan Bets on Photonic Quantum Computing at 10,000 Qubits
OptQC has closed a JPY 7 billion Series A2 round and plans a Tokyo R&D hub for photonic quantum processors, while Mitsubishi Electric expands its strategic role in Japan's quantum-hardware ecosystem.
Mitsubishi Electric Targets Control Hardware for Million-Qubit-Scale Systems
Mitsubishi Electric will lead two NEDO-backed projects aimed at solving control and readout bottlenecks in neutral-atom, trapped-ion, and superconducting quantum platforms intended for million-qubit-scale systems.
Quantum-Safe Network Platform Launches on Existing Fiber in Europe
Q-SAFE Solutions has introduced a quantum-safe communications platform built in the EU-27, combining quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography for telecom, infrastructure, and government networks-no dedicated dark fiber required.
Surface code error suppression tested on IBM heavy-hex quantum processors
A team from the University of Southern California and Quantum Elements has experimentally tested surface code error suppression on IBM's 156-qubit heavy-hex superconducting processors, challenging assumptions about lattice geometry and quantum error correction.
Riverlane opens US quantum error correction hub in Maryland
Riverlane has set up its US headquarters in Maryland's Discovery District to speed up real-time quantum error correction projects and work more closely with quantum hardware makers and academic researchers.
Erasure Noise Simulator Targets Quantum Error Mitigation in Qiskit Circuits
Oxford Quantum Circuits has launched erado, a Python library that simulates erasure noise and post-selection in Qiskit circuits. The tool enables researchers to probe error mitigation strategies before running algorithms on superconducting quantum hardware.
Patent eligibility for quantum dot Pauli Z gate hardware faces legal scrutiny
A proposed hardware method for implementing the Pauli Z gate in quantum dot-based quantum computers highlights the unresolved legal barriers to patenting quantum operations that rely on established physical laws.
Brazilian Research Institute Orders On-Premises Superconducting Quantum Computer
IQM Quantum Computers will supply its IQM Spark superconducting quantum system to Brazil's Eldorado Research Institute, marking the first time a private research institution in South America has purchased and installed a quantum computer on site.
Trapped-ion quantum processor trims engineering simulation time by 14 percent
IonQ, Synopsys, and NVIDIA have linked a trapped-ion quantum processor with large-scale engineering simulation software, reporting up to 14.6% total runtime savings in benchmarked industrial workloads.
DOE launches $215 million competition for logical qubit quantum computers
The US Department of Energy is offering $215 million to teams that can build quantum computers with at least 100 logical qubits and run hundreds of millions of fault-tolerant operations, alongside a $45 million program for independent hardware benchmarking.
Java 27 Integrates Hybrid Post Quantum Cryptography for TLS 1.3
Oracle has released Java 27 with native support for hybrid post quantum cryptography in TLS 1.3, aiming to address harvest now decrypt later threats and streamline migration to quantum resistant security for cloud and enterprise applications
Falqon Systems launches multi-node quantum secure networks across Europe
Falqon Systems, formerly Q*Bird, is rolling out operational quantum secure networks in several European countries using measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution and hybrid key management.
Canada's BDC directs $1 billion to quantum and deep-tech startups
The Business Development Bank of Canada is deploying $1 billion to support quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and dual-use deep technologies, aiming to fill funding gaps for Canadian startups beyond the seed stage.
US and UK Back Eight Teams to Engineer Molecular Quantum States
A new $10 million joint program from the US National Science Foundation and UK Research and Innovation will support eight research teams working to control quantum coherence and entanglement in complex molecular systems.
Casper College launches quantum education program with NSF funding
Casper College has secured a $444,059 National Science Foundation grant to build a statewide quantum workforce pipeline, distributing experimental kits and launching new educational programs across Wyoming
Spain Launches Quantum Nanofabrication Facility for Device Prototyping
A new quantum nanofabrication area at IMB-CNM in Barcelona brings advanced electron-beam lithography and metrology tools to Spain's largest cleanroom for quantum device prototyping, aiming to bridge laboratory research and industrial pilot lines
Silicon Spin Qubit Chip Integrates Quantum Gates and Readout on 300mm Wafer
Quobly has demonstrated single-chip readout and quantum gate operations on its QSOI architecture, fabricated with industrial 300mm FD-SOI CMOS technology and enriched silicon-28, marking a step toward scalable silicon-based quantum processors
Fujitsu Releases OpenQARP to Tackle Quantum Software Complexity
Fujitsu has released OpenQARP, an open-source quantum application framework with over 100 modular components. The package is designed to reduce code complexity for chemistry, materials, and optimization workflows on NISQ and future fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Parity Twine Optimizer Cuts Quantum Circuit Depth in IBM Qiskit
ParityQC has released the Parity Twine Optimizer for IBM Qiskit, a compiler module designed to minimize two-qubit gate count and circuit depth by mapping optimization problems directly onto quantum hardware coupling maps.
Superconducting Quantum Processor Runs Qubit-Efficient Optimization Algorithm
Rigetti Computing has used a superconducting quantum processor to run an optimization algorithm that packs more classical variables into each qubit, letting the hardware tackle larger problems with fewer resources. The team benchmarked the approach against standard methods.
Photonic Inc Plans CA$500M Silicon Quantum Fab in Vancouver
Photonic Inc has put forward Project VANGUARD, a CA$500 million semiconductor fabrication and packaging facility in Vancouver. The site would give Canadian companies a domestic option for prototyping and scaling quantum, AI, and defense hardware.
Zapata Quantum Restructures After Failed SPAC and Cancer Research Milestone
After a failed SPAC deal in 2024 left Zapata Quantum with new debt and little fresh capital, the company restructured and shifted its focus. Zapata now highlights progress in quantum resource estimation and cancer research, but faces ongoing engineering and scalability hurdles.
GPU-Accelerated Digital Twin Maps Quantum Sensor Error Sources
A team led by MITRE has developed a GPU-accelerated simulation tool that pinpoints how different physical mechanisms limit sensitivity, accuracy, and robustness in quantum sensors.
European Quantum Network Field Trials Move Beyond Laboratory Prototypes
A new partnership between GÉANT and the Quantum Internet Alliance aims to connect quantum communication testbeds to Europe's research fiber backbone, advancing field trials for quantum key distribution and distributed quantum computing.
Chicago State University launches CQuEST Center for quantum and semiconductor training
Chicago State University has opened the CQuEST Center, bringing quantum information science and semiconductor technology education to the South Side, with direct access to labs and paid internships for students.
Qubic awarded Canadian contract for cryogenic quantum amplifiers
Qubic will deliver nine kinetic inductance traveling wave parametric amplifiers and control software under a CA$1.5 million federal contract, aiming to cut cryogenic power use in quantum measurement setups.
Quantum hardware companies bring in new leaders to tackle engineering hurdles
Senior hires at Q.ANT, Qtonic Quantum, QuantrolOx, and Leiden Cryogenics reflect a push to solve the practical challenges of building and scaling quantum hardware, photonic processors, and cryogenic systems.
Quantum Computing Patents Face Uncertainty Under US Legal Standards
Quantum computing developers in the US confront unpredictable patent eligibility as courts apply inconsistent standards to algorithms and device innovations. This analysis examines the legal hurdles and offers practical strategies for protecting quantum inventions.
Chalmers Team Accelerates Bosonic Quantum Gates with Single-Period Control
A theoretical advance from Chalmers University enables continuous-variable quantum gates on bosonic codes to run up to 1,000 times faster than previous adiabatic methods, using a single-period Floquet control scheme in superconducting resonators
Altera and Riverlane validate real time QEC interface on Agilex FPGAs
Altera and Riverlane have integrated an open source quantum error correction interface on Agilex 7 FPGAs, aiming to standardize real time data movement and control for multi qubit quantum processors across several hardware platforms
Infleqtion and Cisco test neutral-atom quantum network integration
Infleqtion and Cisco have begun joint R&D to connect neutral-atom quantum memory and processing units with telecom-compatible network switches, aiming to address the physical and protocol challenges of distributed quantum computing
Europe to Deploy Superconducting Logical Qubit System at LUMI AI Factory
A superconducting quantum computer designed for logical qubit operation will be installed at the LUMI AI Factory in Finland, aiming to integrate quantum error correction with high-performance computing and AI infrastructure
Hybrid Quantum Simulation Targets Formula One Engineering Limits
A Formula One team is piloting hybrid quantum-classical simulation tools to model complex physics in car development, integrating quantum algorithms and post-quantum security hardware under strict computational budgets
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech adds GPU acceleration to analog simulation
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has released QiliSDK v0.3.0, introducing GPU-accelerated analog quantum simulation, a new stabilizer state simulator, and expanded classical optimization tools for hybrid quantum-classical workflows
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