Higher Order Van Hove Singularities and Precision Engineering Propel Quantum Technology Forward
Insider Brief: Quantum technology advancements depend on multiple factors, including further understanding of quantum materials with properties like high-temperature superconductivity, quantum phase transitions, and topological traits, driven by their highly correlated electrons. A recent study from Loughborough University and St. Andrews identifies higher-order Van Hove singularities as relevant features that amplify electron interactions, enabling the […]
Launching the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum’s Principles
Convening the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum Quantum technologies, including computing, communications, and sensing, have the potential for transformative impacts. As these technologies become more widely adopted in the UK and beyond, it is critical that they are developed and used responsibly, as emphasised by the strong focus in the UK’s National Quantum Strategy to responsible […]
The UK National Quantum Technology Programme: Celebrating a Decade of Quantum Discovery
Insider Brief The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024 brought together over 2,000 industry experts and enthusiasts, celebrating a decade of quantum innovation through the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). Key announcements included £100 million in new government funding for research hubs, a collaboration between Nu Quantum and CERN, and Aquark Technologies’ successful quantum sensing […]
Nu Quantum Partners with CERN’s White Rabbit to Advance Data-Center Scale Quantum Networks
Insider Brief: Nu Quantum is collaborating with CERN’s White Rabbit technology to create highly synchronized, data-center-scale quantum computing networks, marking it as the first quantum industrial partner in the WR Collaboration. They are set to preview their Quantum Networking Unit, which enables distributed quantum computing by connecting multiple nodes, at the National Quantum Technology Showcase […]
Quantum Motion And Goldman Sachs Identify Quantum Applications in Financial Services Project
Insider Brief Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum scale-up, collaborated with Goldman Sachs to research quantum computing’s potential in financial services, particularly in complex calculations like options pricing, revealing advancements in quantum algorithm efficiency. The study introduces a method for breaking down complex quantum algorithms into parallel smaller tasks, requiring many qubits to operate simultaneously and […]
UK Recognised as World Leading For Creating Quantum Companies And Attracting Investment
Insider Brief The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP) is marking its tenth anniversary at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024. Over the past decade, with approximately £1 billion of public money put into the program. The UK is now one of the top two countries in the world for creating quantum companies and […]
Rigetti and Riverlane Achieve Real-Time Quantum Error Correction on 84-Qubit System
Insider Brief: Rigetti, in collaboration with Riverlane, successfully demonstrated real-time, low-latency quantum error correction on their 84-qubit Ankaa-2 system. The experiment achieved decoding times faster than the microsecond threshold for measurement data, avoiding computational backlogs and enabling rapid feedback essential for effective quantum error correction. Rigetti’s superconducting qubits achieved gate speeds of 60-80 nanoseconds, supporting […]
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 […]