What will 2025 hold for the quantum community? That’s not just a tough question; it’s an impossible one. But that has never stopped us from taking a swing in the dark at what we should expect to see happen in quantum over the next 12 months or so. The following Read more…
Insider Brief Russia unveiled its first 50-qubit quantum computer prototype using neutral rubidium atoms in September, developed by Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Russian Quantum Center under its Quantum Computing Roadmap. The prototype, part of a $790 million government-backed initiative, represents progress toward scaling quantum systems, though key performance Read more…
Insider Brief Google Quantum AI’s surface code demonstrated significant error reduction in quantum computing, but IBM’s competing QLDPC code promises similar results with far fewer qubits. IBM’s QLDPC code leverages a unique connectivity strategy to minimize qubit overhead, sparking debate over the future of error correction methods in the quantum Read more…
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra, is interviewed by guest host Jack Krupanski. Yuval shares his journey into quantum, discusses the recent Google investment, QuEra’s roadmap, the importance of government support, and the potential for Read more…
Insider Brief QuEra-led research team demonstrated magic state distillation on a neutral atom quantum computer, a crucial process for enabling universal fault-tolerant quantum computing. The study used advanced quantum error correction codes to improve the fidelity of logical magic states, achieving output fidelities of up to 99.4%. The work was Read more…
Insider Brief Singapore-based startup AQSolotl, a spin-off from NTU and NUS, has launched CHRONOS-Q, a quantum controller that bridges conventional computers with quantum systems, advancing quantum accessibility. CHRONOS-Q simplifies quantum computing operations with real-time feedback, modular scalability, and a compact design, enabling broader use in research labs and industry applications. Read more…
Insider Brief Northwestern engineers demonstrated quantum teleportation over existing fiber optic cables carrying Internet traffic, proving quantum and classical communication can coexist. By identifying low-interference wavelengths and using special filters, the team successfully transmitted quantum information alongside high-speed Internet signals over a 30-kilometer cable. The work simplifies quantum network infrastructure Read more…
Insider Brief SEALSQ Corp raised a total of $60.0 million through multiple registered direct offerings — including a $10.0 million offering on December 12, 2024 — to accelerate post-quantum semiconductor and ASIC deployment in the U.S. The first subsequent offering, announced on December 16 at $1.90 per share (above market Read more…
As 2024 wraps up, it’s impossible not to marvel at the sheer scope of quantum discoveries we’ve witnessed this year. From developments in quantum chemistry to incremental movement towards the ever-elusive fault-tolerant computing, the field has pushed boundaries in ways that were science fiction just yesteryear. Pulling together a list Read more…
Insider Brief: Unitary Fund, through its EU subsidiary, secured a 3-year grant from the European Commission as part of the €6M (approximately $6.2 million) QLASS project, receiving €680K (approximately $707K) to lead software development for quantum photonics hardware. The QLASS project aims to develop next-generation quantum glass-based photonic integrated circuits Read more…