The Week in Quantum Computing - August 7th
Issue #147
The Week in Quantum Computing. Brought to you by Sergio Gago (@piratecto).
Quick Recap
This Week in Quantum, while we melt in the northern hemisphere and lots of people try to reproduce LK99, the industry goes on! . MIT scientists developed a superconducting device that can transfer current through electronics more efficiently than present systems. Researchers made significant progress in quantum reservoir computing, a method promising for quantum neural networks. A rebuttal to NSA's objections over quantum cryptography was published, arguing that the perceived issues are either unjustified or resolvable in the future. Further, Denmark invested 1 billion DKK in its Quantum Research and Innovation Strategy, demonstrating its commitment to harnessing the potential of quantum technology. Additionally, quantum computing's intersection with cybersecurity was also explored, shedding light on the ongoing battle for digital security.
Significant collaborations between tech giants and quantum computing companies have also been observed, seeking to expedite sustainable mobility research and innovation. Airbus, BMW Group, and Quantinuum are collaboratively working on quantum simulations to understand fuel cell reactions better. Qubrid joined NVIDIA Inception to expedite hybrid quantum-classical computing for AI, while Wolfram Language announced its support for Amazon Braket. Research in novel materials for quantum computers continued, with silicon being the new candidate. Meanwhile, Anaqor is shaping the quantum landscape by creating an open platform for quantum applications. Other remarkable developments include a quest to build better qubits, an application of quantum sensors in robotics, the use of quantum circuits to identify single nucleotides, and the first evidence of quantum superchemistry observed in a laboratory.
Promoted Content
Quantum.Tech benchmarking Report:
18th – 20th September 2023, Quantum.Tech Europe 2023, the only dedicated quantum event for the entire quantum community, released it’s 2023 benchmarking report; Quantum Horizons: Navigating the Future of Tech & Innovation, showing that 71% of the audience want to hear stories about real-world applications.
YES. The Quantum Pirate will speak at Quantum Tech 2023 in London!
The survey respondents came from key individuals such as CIO’s, CTOs, CEOs, Emerging Technology Leads and Heads of Quantum from across the quantum landscape including technology vendors, corporate enterprises and government and academia backgrounds.
Quantum.Tech engaged with these luminaries and captured their expert opinions. The results were carefully compiled and anonymized by Quantum.Tech, delivering a comprehensive analysis presented here for your benefit.
You can download your copy of the benchmarking report here: https://shorturl.at/ilnsX
Seeing real-world case studies is leading the way with 71% of those questioned wanting to see how quantum technologies are being used in real scenarios. This reflects the growing enthusiasm to see quantum’s transformative potential in practical applications across multiple industries. Anyone who has a story to share about the major benefits is guaranteed a rapt audience.
The other key findings from the report include:
66% of the audience see the Quantum/AI collaboration as an ideal match. Exploring how these two cutting-edge fields complement each other and push the boundaries of technological innovation has created curiosity and promises exciting possibilities. Sergio Gago, MD at Moody’s Analytics explains ‘AI is practical and brings businesses value for today, and companies not investing on this are losing a competitive edge.
54% concluded while advances are being made in the field, quantum isn’t ready yet for widespread adoption. Despite this, research suggests 69% of global enterprises have already adopted to or plan to adopt quantum computing in the near-term it may be a case of waiting for value to materialise.
USA remains the popular choice of location where experts expect to see the centre of quantum. With renowned research institutions, major technology companies, and substantial government investments, the USA has positioned itself as a powerhouse in quantum research, development and innovation with 61% of experts backing US as the quantum epicentre.
Taking place on 18th – 20th September at Twickenham Stadium, Quantum.Tech Europe is set to welcome more than 400 attendees, who will hear from more than 80+ trailblazing industry leaders and renowned experts representing organisations across the full quantum ecosystem. Attendees will discover how governments, academic bodies and corporate enterprises from across the continent are leveraging quantum and adapting business models to be at the forefront of the sector.
Created for the industry, by the industry, the event comprises of an agenda based on over 40 research interviews, to address the most pressing topics and trends driving fintech forward, including:
A ‘post-NISQ’ roadmap – what will it take to get to scalable, error corrected quantum computers?
Quantum error correction – what makes it the foundational challenge in quantum computing?
Quantum benefit – how will quantum computers create concrete economic value for companies – in what areas and how?
Download your copy of the Quantum.Tech Quantum Horizons; Navigating the Future of Tech & Innovation here: https://shorturl.at/ilnsX.
Laurence Coldicott, Senior Content Director at Quantum.Tech mentioned:
‘In 2023, the quantum technology landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, powered by the impact of generative AI. Our report delves into this exciting synergy, exploring how generative AI is propelling quantum computing, communications, and cryptography to new heights. Our annual benchmarking report, highlight key developments, cutting-edge applications, and the profound implications this amalgamation has across various sectors. Whist this shows that quantum supremacy might be still not imminent; some useful applications are starting to appear. Gen AI can clearly compliment and advance this adoption.
What has come up again and again in conversations with enterprises leaders is that they see the potential of generative AI to compliment the potential of quantum rather than replace it.’
The event will deliver unparalleled business intelligence insights and sought-after networking opportunities with the leading players in the industry and new faces added to the agenda. The full agenda, list of all-star speakers, keynote panel and content themes of Quantum.Tech Europe can be found here: https://shorturl.at/ilnsX
When will we have 1000 logical Qubits? The physicist answer:
https://twitter.com/postquantum/status/1687540433604247554
The Week in Quantum Computing
MIT Develops Superconducting Device To Radically Cut Energy Use in Computing
Ultra-small “switch” could be easily scaled. A team of scientists from MIT, along with their colleagues, have developed a simple superconducting device that could transfer current through electronic devices much more efficiently than is possible today.
Link: https://ift.tt/aW9rBiS
July 31, 2023 at 08:30AM
Quantum reservoir computing implementation on coherently coupled quantum oscillators
Quantum reservoir computing is a promising approach for quantum neural networks, capable of solving hard learning tasks on both classical and quantum input data. However, current approaches with qubits suffer from limited connectivity.
Link: https://ift.tt/6pngYCH
July 31, 2023 at 11:30AM
New Quantum Magnet Promises Applications in Robotics, Electronics, and Sensors
Researchers with the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) Hangu Chui et al have recently put a new spin on the well-understood technology behind magnets.
Link: https://ift.tt/hSgp8O0
July 31, 2023 at 11:31PM
Paper: The debate over QKD: A rebuttal to the NSA's objections
A recent publication by the NSA assessing the usability of quantum cryptography has generated significant attention, concluding that this technology is not recommended for use. Here, we reply to this criticism and argue that some of the points raised are unjustified, whereas others are problematic now but can be expected to be resolved in the foreseeable future.
Link: https://ift.tt/clOD9qL
August 01, 2023 at 12:30PM
QWorld QClass 23/24 -Introductory and Intermediate Level Quantum Courses
Welcome to our two-semester long QClass23/24 from Sep 2023 to May 2024. Throughout our QClass, we will deliver (i) two introductory courses on quantum computing, programming, and algorithms, (ii) four intermediate level self-study modules on different quantum topics, (iii) one QJam on quantum games, and (iv) several online talks. Based on partnerships, we will organize more activities.
Link: https://ift.tt/ZkKLd54
August 01, 2023 at 01:30PM
Denmark makes decision to spend 1 billion DKK on Quantum Research and Innovation Strategy
The new quantum research and innovation strategy is the first part of Denmark’s National Strategy for Quantum Technology, which will be followed by a second part focusing on commercialization and talent in the fall.
Link: https://ift.tt/zpajeLG
August 02, 2023 at 01:30AM
Quantum computers and asymmetric encryption: A battle for digital security
Identifying and preparing for future risks is core to enterprise cyber-resilience. But it’s not something that CIOs need to manage alone. Technology vendors can provide insights and intelligence to help organisations identify emerging threats. HP is a case in point.
Link: https://ift.tt/1qHkSWM
August 02, 2023 at 10:30AM
The United States’ Quantum Talent Shortage Is a National Security Vulnerability
A critical technology area promises to transform nearly every industry dependent on speed and processing power, from agriculture and financial services to health care and defense: quantum information science and technology, or QIST.
Link: https://ift.tt/PhENs8b
August 02, 2023 at 10:30AM
BMW Group, Airbus and Quantinuum collaborate to fast-track sustainable mobility research using cutting-edge Quantum Computers
Munich/Toulouse/Cambridge. Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using Quantum Computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.
In a new technical paper, "Applicability of Quantum Computing to Oxygen Reduction Reaction Simulations", the three partners report accurately modeling the oxygen reduction reaction ("ORR") on the surface of a platinum-based catalyst. The ORR is the chemical reaction in the process that converts hydrogen and oxygen into water and electricity in a fuel cell and it limits the efficiency of the process. It is relatively slow and requires a large amount of platinum catalyst, so there is great interest and value in better understanding the underlying mechanisms involved in the reaction.
Link: https://ift.tt/Hu5qBlc
August 02, 2023 at 04:30PM
Introducing the Wolfram Quantum Framework for Amazon Braket
Today, we are pleased to announce Wolfram Language support for Amazon Braket, the AWS quantum computing service.
Link: https://ift.tt/fxGC16Y
August 03, 2023 at 09:31AM
Qubrid Joins NVIDIA Inception to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing for AI
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qubrid, a leading quantum computing company solving complex real world problems using its hybrid quantum-classical computing cloud platform, algorithms, applications and research, today announced it has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program that supports companies innovating in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, GPU computing and more.
Link: https://ift.tt/NxZuE8z
August 03, 2023 at 04:31PM
New Form of Silicon Targets Quantum Computing
Some of the most promising quantum computers have to date involved exotic materials and systems—including superconducting materials cooled to near-absolute-zero and floating ions and atoms held in electric fields and laser traps.
Link: https://ift.tt/l8MEZpt
August 03, 2023 at 08:32PM
Anaqor: Shaping the Future of Community-Built Quantum Solutions
Anaqor was founded by Andreas Liebing, Mathias Petri, David Niehaus, and Michael Falkenthal as a new venture within StoneOne, a Berlin software development company—and eventually spun out in 2023. It is creating an open platform and ecosystem for quantum applications: PlanQK. With 36M Euros in grant funding from the German government and its own financial resources, PlanQK is based on one of the single largest quantum application research projects. Anaqor has partnered with various industry players and is part of the QAI Ventures Startup Accelerator.
Link: https://ift.tt/3ZEorxd
August 04, 2023 at 12:31PM
Quantum Companies: The Mega List
We have gathered over 400 quantum technology companies from around the globe into one place. From quantum start-ups to well-established companies, the list includes often written-about companies such as Xanadu, IBM and Microsoft.
Link: https://ift.tt/349pY2o
August 04, 2023 at 02:31PM
Improving quantum computing through quest to ‘build a better qubit’
This quest to “build a better qubit” is central to the research of Ruihua Cheng, an associate professor in the Department of Physics in the School of Science at IUPUI. Her work is supported by the Center for Quantum Technologies, a National Science Foundation-supported collaboration between IU, Purdue and Notre Dame. As a part of the center, she and her students are working to understand a special type of molecule known as a “spin crossover molecule” that could hold significant advantages over other candidates currently used as qubits.
Link: https://ift.tt/KOPxVj5
August 05, 2023 at 09:31PM
Quantum leap: How quantum sensors are revolutionizing robotics
One application, quantum sensors, is already the basis of some of the most important systems and technologies in our world — global positioning systems (GPS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners are prime examples.
Quantum sensors and quantum AI are just the beginning: Robots are now getting the quantum sensor treatment too. Quantum sensors will supercharge the way robots work and how we apply them to important 21st-century challenges.
Link: https://ift.tt/b1NKPEe
August 05, 2023 at 09:31PM
Researchers use quantum circuit to identify single nucleotides
In a study recently published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, the researchers used a quantum computer to distinguish adenosine from the other three nucleotide molecules. Using quantum encoding to identify single nucleotide molecules is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of DNA sequencing, and it's this problem that the researchers sought to address.
Link: https://ift.tt/ujT6hr2
August 05, 2023 at 10:30PM
UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory
A team from the University of Chicago has announced the first evidence for “quantum superchemistry” – a phenomenon where particles in the same quantum state undergo collective accelerated reactions. The effect had been predicted, but never observed in the laboratory.
Link: https://ift.tt/jMCQ7FS
August 05, 2023 at 10:30PM