The Week in Quantum Computing - August 14th
Issue #148
The Week in Quantum Computing. Brought to you by Sergio Gago (@piratecto).
Quick Recap
Spain is emerging as a notable player in the quantum computing race, with a strong emphasis on research, government support, and a thriving private sector. Concerns about the impact of Chinese tech sectors have led to a U.S. executive order banning future investments in Chinese AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing, aiming to curb China's technological and military growth. Chrome has released the first chromium version with post quantum secure algorithms (Kyber)
Efforts to enhance quantum materials and technologies are ongoing. DARPA's Synthetic Quantum Nanostructures (SynQuaNon) program focuses on developing synthetic metamaterials to enable enhanced functionalities and novel capabilities for quantum information science. Sandia National Laboratories has introduced the Enchilada Trap, a new ion trap that can store and transport up to 200 qubits, significantly advancing quantum computing's potential. Topological pumping and 4D metamaterials show potential to advance quantum mechanics and quantum computing. Multiverse Computing and Tech Mahindra sign to deliver quantum computing software to customers.
Next Conferences
Finally playing at home!
And at Quantum.Tech London
Where can you find me there?
Main Conference - Day 1 Agenda - 19th September
3:00 PM What are the potential applications of quantum computing in financial services?
What is the relationship between quantum and classical computing in financial services?
What impact is quantum computing having on operational workflows?
Does Quantum have the potential to impact the computer?
How many Qubits are needed to make a real difference to financial services?
Is Quantum as a Service the way forward for banks and insurers?
Main Conference - Day 2 Agenda - 20th September
12:50 PM Quantum for Enterprises; how can quantum work with generative AI to optimize process
This panel brings together some of the global leaders in Quantum computing from major enterprises who are at the early stage of their quantum journeys
They will be discussing;
How far off is a real quantum advantage for enterprises?
How are they scaling up their Quantum teams?
What realistically can quantum achieve?
How to ignore the hype, and in turn the cynicism connected to it.
2:50 PM Taking a quantum leap in the opportunity quantum provides for logistics
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The Week in Quantum Computing
A Brief Overview of Quantum Computing in Spain in 2023
Quantum computing, the revolutionary technology that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information exponentially faster than classical computers, has emerged as one of the most promising fields of research in recent years. Spain has firmly established itself as a notable player in the quantum computing race. With a strong focus on research, significant government support, and a thriving private sector, Spain has positioned itself as a quantum hub in Europe.
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August 10, 2023 at 09:30AM
U.S. Order Bans Future Investments in Chinese AI, Semiconductor, and Quantum Computing
President Joe Biden this week signed an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese tech sectors, including AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing, reports Reuters. The move aims to prevent American resources from aiding China's technological and military growth.
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August 10, 2023 at 07:31PM
Embarking on Quest for New Quantum Materials
Current approaches for quantum computing, sensing, communications, and signal-processing rely on superconducting electronic devices that can manipulate or process information at quantum levels of precision. Due to the fragile nature of quantum mechanical processes, these devices need to be cooled to a fraction of a degree above absolute zero (-273 C / -460 F). This requires large refrigeration units that draw significant electrical power, limiting the scalability of current technology to achieve more robust quantum computing and sensing devices.
DARPA’s new Synthetic Quantum Nanostructures (SynQuaNon) program aims to address this challenge with a fundamental science effort that seeks to develop synthetic metamaterials to enable enhanced functionalities and novel capabilities for quantum information science. The program will explore new manmade materials (such as metamaterials, nano patterned structures, and quantum heterostructures) that allow for higher operating temperatures to significantly reduce size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements. The program calls for demonstrating the new quantum materials in functional devices of relevance to quantum information science applications.
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August 11, 2023 at 09:31AM
Financial Modelling using Quantum Computing: A Review
Finance is a complex area with various formulas, statistics and models. But that mathematical language could be amenable to using a quantum computer for part of the processes that finance professionals typing undertake.
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August 11, 2023 at 09:31AM
Protecting Chrome Traffic with Hybrid Kyber KEM
Teams across Google are working hard to prepare the web for the migration to quantum-resistant cryptography. Chrome will begin supporting X25519Kyber768 for establishing symmetric secrets in TLS, starting in Chrome 116, and available behind a flag in Chrome 115. This hybrid mechanism combines the output of two cryptographic algorithms to create the session key used to encrypt the bulk of the TLS connection:
X25519 – an elliptic curve algorithm widely used for key agreement in TLS today
Kyber-768 – a quantum-resistant Key Encapsulation Method, and NIST’s PQC winner for general encryption
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August 11, 2023 at 09:31AM
Bigger and better quantum computers are possible with new ion trap dubbed the Enchilada
Sandia National Laboratories has produced its first lot of a new world-class ion trap, a central component for certain quantum computers. The new device, dubbed the Enchilada Trap, enables scientists to build more powerful machines to advance the experimental but potentially revolutionary field of quantum computing. The Enchilada Trap can store and transport up to 200 qubits, an increase from the maximum of 32 in Sandia's previous version, the Roadrunner Trap. Both versions are produced at Sandia's Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications fabrication facility.
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August 11, 2023 at 04:30PM
Video: What is the QSNP? | Interview with Coordinator Valerio Pruneri
Do you want to know more about the Quantum Secure Networks Partnership?
Let's hear the words from #QSNP Coordinator, Professor Valerio Pruneri from ICFO, introducing the project!
August 12, 2023 at 01:31PM
EU Late to the Quantum Party, Report Warns
Companies and governments need to act quickly to develop a comprehensive strategy for quantum readiness, says a new report by the European Policy Center, a think tank for European Union affairs.
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August 06, 2023 at 08:31PM
The power of collaboration in quantum computing
Just as classical computing requires the collective effort of diverse teams and specialisations, quantum computing necessitates a collaborative approach. This trend will only increase as we seek ever greater specialist skills and functions to make better quantum processing units.
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August 06, 2023 at 08:31PM
New 4D metamaterial could advance quantum computing
Topological pumping has the potential to enhance quantum mechanics and quantum computing by enabling the creation of higher-dimension quantum-mechanical phenomena. The material might also be utilized to develop technical solutions for earthquake-resistant structures.
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August 07, 2023 at 04:30PM
The Quantum Hype machine
Quantum, the term has been banded around a bit and added to totally irrelevant products. Here we look at some hype associated with the quantum technology space. We’ll loosely call it quantum hype, some of which is subtle, but we think you’ll find this a helpful guide.
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August 07, 2023 at 11:31PM
Multiverse Computing Partners with Tech Mahindra on Quantum Solutions
SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN, August 8, 2023 – Multiverse Computing, a quantum computing solutions company, announced a partnership to deliver its quantum computing software to the customers of Tech Mahindra, a provider of digital transformation, consulting and business engineering services and solut
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August 08, 2023 at 04:30PM
It from Qubit: The Last Hurrah
“It from bit” symbolizes the idea that every item of the physical world has at bottom—a very deep bottom, in most instances — an immaterial source and explanation; that which we call reality arises in the last analysis from the posing of yes-or-no questions and the registering of equipment-evoked responses; in short, that all things physical are information-theoretic in origin and that this is a participatory universe.
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August 09, 2023 at 09:31AM
SandboxAQ Launches Sandwich, an Open Source Meta-Library of Cryptographic Algorithms to Speed the Implementation of Agile Cryptography
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SandboxAQ today announced Sandwich, an open source framework and meta-library of cryptographic algorithms that simplifies modern cryptography management. With an intuitive, unified API, Sandwich empowers developers to embed the cryptographic algorithms of their choice directly into their applications and to change them as technologies and threats evolve – without rewriting code.
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August 09, 2023 at 12:30PM