Quantum Physics - Part 4
152 reports
D-Wave and Nasdaq Verafin Test Quantum-Hybrid Models for Financial Crime
D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Nasdaq Verafin have launched a proof-of-concept to assess quantum-hybrid algorithms for detecting complex financial crime patterns, using quantum annealing hardware to analyze multi-entity banking data
Quantum Communications Lab Brings Real Hardware to Indian University
QNu Labs and SRMIST have launched a quantum communications laboratory equipped with industry-grade quantum key distribution hardware, aiming to train faculty and expand practical quantum education in India
Mitten Codes Aim to Boost Logical Qubit Density in Quantum Processors
A new family of non-abelian quantum LDPC codes, called mitten codes, has been introduced by Caltech and Oratomic researchers, targeting higher encoding rates and lower overhead for fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware
Anchorage Digital Details Post-Quantum Security for Crypto Assets
Anchorage Digital has released a technical roadmap for migrating digital asset custody to post-quantum cryptography, outlining new cryptographic safeguards and protocols to address quantum decryption risks for institutional holdings
UC Berkeley and QuantrolOx Target Automated Quantum Hardware Control
UC Berkeley and QuantrolOx have agreed to a five-year collaboration to develop automated, reproducible control and calibration workflows for superconducting quantum processors using machine learning and open-access testbeds
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Testbed Planned at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Rigetti Computing, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will build a hybrid quantum-classical testbed integrating a 9-qubit superconducting processor with high-performance computing infrastructure
External Beta Opens for EntangleX Quantum Circuit Simulator Platform
Two Hands Corporation has released its EntangleX quantum circuit simulation software for external beta testing, allowing selected partners to evaluate browser-based GPU-accelerated modeling of quantum circuits without physical quantum hardware
Hybrid Quantum Algorithm Tested on German Railway Scheduling Data
IQM Quantum Computers and Deutsche Bahn have demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm for rolling stock scheduling, using a superconducting quantum processor to process real operational data from major German cities
UC San Diego Awarded $18M to Advance Quantum Materials Research
UC San Diego has secured $18 million in NSF funding to develop quantum metamaterials and chemically engineered 2D superlattices, shifting its MRSEC center's focus to foundational quantum hardware and workforce training
Vexlum Opens London Lab for High-Power Quantum Laser Development
Vexlum has established a dedicated R&D laboratory in London to advance high-power semiconductor lasers for quantum computing and precision measurement, appointing Dr. Stefan Truppe as Managing Director of Vexlum UK
EY Installs On-Site Quantum Computer to Meet Data Sovereignty Needs
Ernst & Young (EY) has deployed an on-premises quantum computer in Canada, aiming to process sensitive enterprise workloads while addressing regulatory and data sovereignty requirements for sectors including finance and healthcare
Quantum Neural Networks Tested for Cancer Neoantigen Prediction
A team at Cleveland Clinic and IBM Research has implemented a quantum convolutional neural network on real quantum hardware to classify immunogenic cancer peptides, comparing its performance to classical machine learning models
Communicating Quantum Technology: Challenges for Public Understanding
As quantum computing research accelerates, effective communication strategies are needed to explain complex quantum concepts, address technical jargon, and reach diverse audiences across the quantum sector
IBM Quantum Processors Run Verified Tasks Beyond Supercomputer Reach
IBM and research partners have demonstrated quantum processors performing tasks that exceed the reach of leading classical supercomputers, using new verification methods to establish trust in quantum outputs where classical checks fail
Hybrid Quantum Interference Links Atomic and Semiconductor Photon Sources
Researchers in South Korea have directly demonstrated two-photon interference between a quantum dot and a warm cesium atomic vapor, achieving photon indistinguishability across distinct quantum hardware without active filtering or frequency conversion
US Naval Research Lab Sets Quantum Technology Priorities for Defense
The US Naval Research Laboratory has detailed its Quantum Science Institute's operational roadmap, focusing on quantum sensing, computing, networking, and materials to address defense and maritime needs under new federal directives
IonQ Gains Approval for $1.8B SkyWater Semiconductor Acquisition
IonQ has received final regulatory clearance to acquire SkyWater Technology, a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry, in a deal that will bring fabrication and packaging for quantum hardware under direct company control
ZuriQ Demonstrates 2D Trapped-Ion Array on Industrial Chip
Swiss startup ZuriQ has built a nine-ion 2D array using micro-Penning traps on a chip fabricated by Infineon, aiming to address scaling limits in trapped-ion quantum computing with $25.5 million in new seed funding
Quantum Networking Roadmap Reveals Gaps in Scalable Infrastructure
A new roadmap from QED-C and the Center for Quantum Networks details the technical and engineering barriers that limit current quantum networking applications, highlighting the need for advances in switches, repeaters, and satellite links
Real-Time Calibration Tested on Superconducting Quantum Hardware
Horizon Quantum Computing and Quantum Machines have integrated embedded calibration routines into a superconducting quantum processor, aiming to reduce downtime and improve operational stability during live operation
Silicon Spin QPU Runs Autonomously with Cryogenic Control Chip
HRL Laboratories has demonstrated an 18-qubit silicon spin quantum processor operating with a cryogenic CMOS controller, eliminating real-time room-temperature control and addressing key wiring and thermal bottlenecks in quantum hardware
New Microgrant Fund Targets Open-Source Quantum Error Correction Tools
Riverlane and Unitary Foundation have launched a quarterly microgrant program to support global developers building open-source quantum error correction software, aiming to address foundational challenges in quantum computing infrastructure
Quantum Hardware Firms Test Entanglement-Based Network in Albuquerque
Four quantum technology companies are deploying hardware and software on ABQ-Net, an open-access entanglement-based quantum network in New Mexico, to evaluate secure communication, sensing, and network protocols under real-world fiber conditions
AT&T Integrates D-Wave Quantum Annealing in Network Operations
AT&T is expanding its use of D-Wave's quantum annealing hardware to optimize network management tasks, integrating quantum optimization with agentic AI workflows and evaluating future applications in quantum communications and security
Infleqtion Plans Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer for Illinois Quantum Park
Infleqtion has announced a roadmap to deploy a neutral-atom quantum computer at Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park by 2027, aiming for over 50 logical qubits and integration with GPU clusters for hybrid quantum-classical workflows
Error Mitigation Software Integrated with Quantinuum Trapped-Ion Hardware
Qedma's QESEM error mitigation platform is now directly accessible on Quantinuum's trapped-ion quantum computers, aiming to reduce noise and improve circuit fidelity for complex quantum workloads in chemistry, materials, and finance
Automated Error Suppression Tool Orbit Debuts for IBM Quantum Circuits
Quantum Elements has introduced Orbit, an automated error suppression suite now available as a Qiskit Function in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog, aiming to improve circuit fidelity and reduce manual noise management for quantum developers
Illinois and Japan Formalize Quantum Commercialization and R&D Link
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and Japan's Q-STAR consortium have signed an agreement to coordinate quantum technology commercialization, joint research, and supply chain development between Illinois and Japan
IBM Quantum Hardware Benchmarked for Smart Grid Energy Forecasting
Researchers tested hybrid quantum-classical machine learning algorithms on IBM Quantum hardware with over 100 qubits to forecast electricity demand across smart grids, comparing performance and noise sensitivity to classical methods
Andhra Pradesh Launches Quantum Startup Hub with RTIH, WISER, and QISE
A new partnership between the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, WISER, and QISE aims to expand quantum education, research commercialization, and startup incubation across Andhra Pradesh, targeting regional integration with national and global quantum ecosystems
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