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Germany picks 4 startups to deliver world’s first quantum computer for ‘mobile defence’

Their mission is to deliver the world’s first quantum computer for “mobile security and defence” by 2027. After that, phase four of the project will kick in, and only one of the candidates will remain. (25 days ago)

The Download: a quantum breakthrough, and the Internet Archive ruling

The Download: a quantum breakthrough, and the Internet Archive ruling

a month ago

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Google says it’s made a quantum computing breakthrough that reduces errors The news: Google researchers claim to have made a breakthrough in quantum error correction, one that could pave the way for quantum….

Google says it’s made a quantum computing breakthrough that reduces errors

Google says it’s made a quantum computing breakthrough that reduces errors

a month ago

Google researchers claim to have made a breakthrough in quantum error correction, one that could pave the way for quantum computers that finally live up to the technology’s promise. Proponents of quantum computers say the machines will be able to benefit scientific discovery in fields ranging from particle physics to drug and materials design—if only….

Neutral atom innovations by quantum systems accelerator mark quantum computing milestones

Neutral atom innovations by quantum systems accelerator mark quantum computing milestones

a month ago

Before quantum computers can solve complex problems, researchers must develop technologies that manage larger numbers of qubits (the building blocks of quantum computers) for extended periods. Neutral atoms play an important role in this effort and are promising for quantum computing because they offer a stable, controllable, and scalable platform for building qubits and implementing quantum operations.

Quantum computing: the inevitable threat to information security

Quantum computing: the inevitable threat to information security

a month ago

In an era where technological advancements continually reshape our world, one of the most significant emerging threats is quantum computing. As we stand on the brink of this quantum revolution, it is imperative to understand the potential dangers and prepare accordingly.

Unconventional interface superconductor could benefit quantum computing

Unconventional interface superconductor could benefit quantum computing

2 months ago

A multi-institutional team of scientists in the United States, led by physicist Peng Wei at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new superconductor material that could potentially be used in quantum computing and be a candidate "topological superconductor.".

New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures

New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures

2 months ago

The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequency resonators, which are tuned using voltage-controlled capacitors known as varactors.

After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment

After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment

2 months ago

Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace.

Terra Quantum wins US Air Force contract for quantum-resistant network study

Terra Quantum wins US Air Force contract for quantum-resistant network study

2 months ago

Terra Quantum is the recipient of a grant from the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) fund for technologies with applications for the defence industry. The aim of the specific project is to create a long-range, ultra-secure communication network that will be virtually unhackable even as quantum computing technologies progress.