Insider Brief Researchers have developed the Collision Clustering (CC) decoder, a hardware-based quantum error decoder capable of megahertz-level speeds, meeting the demands of next-generation quantum computers. The CC decoder efficiently corrects errors in quantum systems using FPGA and ASIC hardware, decoding up to 1,057 qubits with minimal power consumption and Read more…
Insider Brief In an interview with Chicago, Preeti Chalsani discusses the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and its potential to retain local STEM talent, involve the community and drive innovation akin to Silicon Valley’s early days. Illinois is investing $500 million in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, aiming to Read more…
Insider Brief A Penn-led team of scientists have developed a quantum sensing method that detects signals from individual atoms, offering unprecedented precision in molecular analysis. The technique isolates single nuclei to reveal tiny differences in molecular structures, enabling advancements in fields like drug development and protein research. The discovery was Read more…
Insider Brief The Quantum Economy Landscape in Saudi Arabia report offers an in-depth analysis of how the Kingdom is is pursuing a leadership role in quantum technology as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and drive innovation. The Kingdom focuses on education, research, and partnerships to Read more…
Insider Brief: Quantum Motion demonstrated rapid large-scale characterization of 1024 quantum dots on a silicon chip, achieving validation in under 5 minutes using commercially fabricated semiconductor processes by GlobalFoundries. The Bloomsbury chip, fabricated on GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX® platform, integrates qubits and control electronics, incorporating features like cryogenic tuning and system-on-chip integration. Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers at University College London have developed a multimodal quantum framework, called MultiQ-NLP, that integrates language and image data into a unified, structure-aware quantum model. By translating both text and images into quantum circuits, the approach leverages quantum computing’s natural capacity for handling complex tensor structures, potentially enhancing Read more…
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Toby Cubitt, the person with the best name in quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Toby is also co-founder, CTO, and Chief Science Officer of Phasecraft, a quantum algorithms company developing highly efficient algorithms tailored for Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers discovered that highly disordered superconductors, such as indium oxide films, undergo abrupt first-order quantum phase transitions, challenging traditional theories that assume gradual transitions. The findings, which reveal a sharp drop in superfluid stiffness at a critical disorder level, have significant implications for quantum computing, particularly in designing Read more…
Insider Brief Solana developers have introduced an optional quantum-resistant vault using hash-based signature technology to protect user funds from potential future quantum computing threats, Cointelegraph reports. The Solana Winternitz Vault employs Winternitz One-Time Signatures (WOTS) and generates a new cryptographic key for each transaction, reducing the risk of key compromise. Read more…
Insider Brief: Researchers face challenges observing quantum phenomena, as noise from thermal fluctuations often obscures quantum effects at macroscopic scales. Zero-temperature phase transitions, driven entirely by quantum phenomena, provide a unique opportunity to study critical states of matter dominated by quantum entanglement and long-range correlations. Classical methods, like tensor networks, Read more…