Universal Quantum’s Constant-Time Magic State Distillation Simplifies Error Correction
Insider Brief Universal Quantum’s constant-time magic state distillation simplifies error correction by producing high-fidelity qubits faster and more efficiently, regardless of qubit configuration size. New distillation protocols (7-to-1 and 15-to-1) achieve exponential error suppression rates, potentially making slower platforms like trapped-ion qubits competitive with superconducting qubits. Future directions include real-world testing and integration with new […]
ORCA Computing Unveils The PT-2: Delivering Quantum-Enhanced Generative AI Capabilities
Insider Brief ORCA Computing has launched the PT-2, a photonic quantum computing system engineered to integrate with existing high-performance computing (HPC) and data center environments, enabling quantum-enhanced machine learning for generative AI models without requiring specialized infrastructure. The PT-2’s modular, room-temperature design and industry-standard compatibility allow it to tackle complex computational challenges in sectors like […]
Riverlane’s Quantum Error Correction Report: Defining the Path to Fault-Tolerant Computing and the MegaQuOp Milestone
Insider Brief: Riverlane’s 2024 Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Report emphasizes the critical role of quantum error correction in achieving scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing, with contributions from 12 industry and academic experts. The report highlights the industry consensus that quantum error correction is essential to execute millions of reliable quantum operations (MegaQuOp) and advance quantum computing […]
Oxford Ionics Joins UK Quantum Trade Mission to the US to Encourage Key Industry Collaborations
Insider Brief: Oxford Ionics is participating in a UK Department of Business & Trade-organized quantum trade mission to the United States, with Director of Science for North America, David Allcock, representing the company as they travel to Chicago and Colorado to encourage relationships with US quantum institutions and promote UK quantum innovations. The company recently […]
Quantum Simulation Captures Hemocyanin’s Complex Molecular Interactions
Insider Brief: Researchers from King’s College London and Cavendish Laboratory successfully simulated hemocyanin, a protein used in oxygen transport and cancer vaccine development, using quantum algorithms, addressing the limitations of classical computing methods that struggle with the protein’s complex electron interactions. The study applied the variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) and Anderson impurity model (AIM) to […]
Siloton Secures £860k New Funding as First Product Launch Approaches
Insider Brief Bristol-based health tech start-up Siloton has secured £860,000 in funding to further develop its Akepa optical coherence tomography (OCT) chip technology, which could play a crucial role in combating the UK’s leading cause of sight loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The funding will support the commercial roll-out of Siloton’s OCT chip, with the […]
UK Pushes Quantum Technology Into Healthcare, Eyes 2030 Target
Insider Brief A new report from Innovate UK offers a detailed review of the possibilities and challenges of emerging quantum technologies in healthcare. The report highlights advancements such as wearable brain scanners and non-invasive cancer detection using quantum entanglement, illustrating efforts to improve diagnostic capabilities and make healthcare more efficient and less invasive. The UK […]
UK Government Releases Strategic Quantum Regulation Plan to Encourage Innovation and Support Global Leadership
Insider Brief: The UK government is actively fostering a pro-innovation regulatory framework for quantum technologies, emphasizing sector-specific regulations tailored to each technology’s risks and benefits. A Regulatory Forum for Quantum Technologies will be established to unite regulators, industry experts, and researchers to ensure smooth integration of quantum technologies into existing systems. Horizon scanning and testbeds […]
TreQ Secures $5 Million Funding to Develop Open-Architecture Quantum Computers in the UK, Sky News Reports
Insider Brief TreQ has secured $5 million in funding to develop open-architecture quantum computers, with support from Lavrock Ventures, Creator Fund, firstminute capital, and Green Sands Equity. The company chose Oxfordshire, UK, as its headquarters due to the country’s status as a global quantum hub and founder Mandy Birch’s military experience working with British forces. […]
Nu Quantum’s Platform For Networking Quantum Computers Hosted at The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre
Insider Brief Nu Quantum is partnering with the the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to design and test advanced quantum networking units, targeting higher entanglement rates and fidelities beyond the academic state-of-the-art. Project IDRA focuses on developing a cutting-edge optically connected, multi-node distributed quantum computing system to scale quantum processors. This initiative will contribute to […]