The Week in Quantum Computing - February 13th
Issue #125
The Week in Quantum Computing. Brought to you by Sergio Gago (@piratecto).
Quick Recap
This week in quantum computing, we saw China become the third country to deliver a quantum computer with a production line in full capacity. Quantum Computing Inc created a new subsidiary to deliver products and services for the government and defense sectors. Quantum-safe identities for a digital future was also explored with the help of quantum random numbers and post-quantum cryptography and beyond by Fraunhofer institute. Quantum breakthroughs have been made in Australia, Sweden, and China with regards to quantum networks and computers, as well as quantum-safe authentication systems. Terra Quantum adds Investcorp to their investors adding more push from PE firms. A great reveiw of Quantum Programming Studio (QPS) by Brian. OpenQASM3 was released. AQT achieves 128 QV, which ties to the study summarizing the effort in Europe. Chiral superconductors may be here. Rigetti shares new strategy and reorganization, being the first company doing a reduction in force lying off around 28% of the staff (If you have been affected and are looking for something let us know and we’ll try to help!)
The roadshow begins! At Moody’s we have been busy playing with our qubits in the last months and we can’t wait to tell you more about it. I will hit the road soon to discuss some of our findings, what we will be release on the market and most importantly, how it can affect YOU.
Mobile World Congress / 4YFN 2023 - Barcelona - March 1st - Quantum Computing and the finance Industry and Integrated news (+ news!)
Moody’s Analytics Summit 2023 - Scottsdale (AZ) - March 5-7 - How Quantum Computing can disrupt the financial industry + Key announcements + Quantum Chess Championship (Join us in Scottsdale here: https://web.cvent.com/event/bb8c78c1-9630-42ad-8907-ba91dc61a89a/websitePage:0cced318-7b3e-4d28-be65-ec8a93fa52bf)
Quantum Tech Singapore - Singapore - April 4-5 - Round table and presentation of results (https://quantumtechapac.wbresearch.com/)
Quantum Tech Boston - Boston (MA) - April 24-26 - Round table and presentation of results + Quantum for Banks VIP invitation (ask me for details, discount code & invitation!) - https://www.quantumtechcongress.com/
And the party continues in the summer. Let me know if you will be around or if you want to know more on how to get involved in any of the events above.
Are you playing with ChatGPT as well? Besides the article below, if Quantum is tomorrow, Generative AI is today. There are many areas where Quantum can help (starting by using entanglement for word embeddings). However this meme summarizes it all.
The Week in Quantum Computing
Quantum breakthrough: Chinese scientists realize faster way of quantum key distribution
Chinese scientists have successfully implemented a new way of quantum key distribution (QKD) which can boost the speed of intercity quantum networks. Quantum network is known for its strong resistance against eavesdropping – theoretically, it's completely hacker-free.
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February 05, 2023 at 10:30PM
Testing Maximal Independent Set (MIS) with QuEra’s Aquila
This is a companion article to Russ Fein’s article “Quantum Computing with Neutral Atoms.” This article is the third in a series of articles reviewing the hands-on usage of publicly-available neutral atom products.
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February 06, 2023 at 07:32AM
Quantum-safe identities for a digital future
"Our goal is to develop quantum-safe authorization of users in an IAM (Identity Access Management) architecture with the help of quantum random numbers and post-quantum cryptography," explains Dr. Alexander Noack, group leader at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) refers to cryptographic algorithms that are used on classical hardware but promise security against attacks with quantum computers. In the project, the true random numbers required for these methods will be generated by a quantum random number generator (QRNG) to increase security.
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February 06, 2023 at 05:31PM
Crossing the Qasm: Why OpenQASM3 Will Transform the Quantum Dev World
In the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era, OpenQASM3 is a game-changer. The newest version of OpenQASM dramatically extends previous versions.
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February 06, 2023 at 08:30PM
FACT SHEET: United States and India Elevate Strategic Partnership with the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)
President Biden and Prime Minister Modi announced the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in May 2022 to elevate and expand our strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation between the governments, businesses, and academic institutions of our two countries.
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February 07, 2023 at 08:31AM
QuantWare launches Crescendo for state-of-the-art qubit readout
DELFT, NETHERLANDS - QuantWare is officially launching its long-awaited Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifier (TWPA), Crescendo. Crescendo offers customers ultra low-noise cryogenic amplification.
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February 07, 2023 at 11:30AM
Quantum computing star D-Wave faces cash crunch, investors say
D-Wave Quantum Inc. QBTS-N, one of Canada’s most audacious and controversial technology companies, is facing a cash crunch six months after going public, some investors warn. Burnaby, B.C.-based D-Wave has raised more than US$350-million from investors.
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February 07, 2023 at 03:30PM
Quantum Computing Inc Creates a New Subsidiary to Deliver Products and Services for the Government and Defense Sectors
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market full-stack photonic-based quantum computing and solutions company, today announces that it has officially launched QI Solutions, Inc.
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February 07, 2023 at 03:30PM
Swedish quantum computer to be made available to industry
The new computer, accompanied by a quantum helpdesk, is intended to allow Swedish companies and researchers access to enable them to solve problems using quantum technology.
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February 08, 2023 at 09:30AM
Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing
Scientists have come a step closer to making multi-tasking 'quantum' computers, far more powerful than even today's most advanced supercomputers. Quantum computers make use of the weird qualities of sub-atomic particles. The team developed a system able to transport information from one chip to another with a reliability of 99.999993% at record speeds. That, say the researchers, shows that in principle chips could be slotted together to make a more powerful quantum computer.
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February 08, 2023 at 01:30PM
Quantum Programming Studio (QPS)
I recently wrote an article titled “Review: Quantastica’s QConvert,” but Quantum Programming Studio (QPS) is QConvert on steroids. Let’s take a walk through it, shall we? From left to right, we first encounter our repository of projects.
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February 08, 2023 at 02:30PM
Terra Quantum Welcomes Investcorp as New Investor
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terra Quantum AG, a globally leading quantum technology company focused on providing an end-to-end technology platform delivering real quantum advantage to its customers already today, announces the onboarding of Investcorp as its newest investor.
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February 09, 2023 at 10:30AM
Paper: Encoding-Independent Optimization Problem Formulation for Quantum Computing
We present an encoding and hardware-independent formulation of optimization problems for quantum computing. Using this generalized approach, we present an extensive library of optimization problems and their various derived spin encodings. Common building blocks that serve as a construction kit for building these spin Hamiltonians are identified. This paves the way towards a fully automatic construction of Hamiltonians for arbitrary discrete optimization problems. The presented freedom in the problem formulation is a key step for tailoring optimal spin Hamiltonians for different hardware platforms.
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February 09, 2023 at 08:30PM
The Long March Of Quantum Computing Is Entering A New Chapter
You might have seen the latest issue of TIME magazine — the title on the cover is “The Quantum Leap.” It has been four years since I published my report with my colleague Brian on the technology infrastructure deep dive of quantum computing (QC).
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February 09, 2023 at 11:30PM
The Role of Quantum in the World of ChatGPT
Sam Lucero, chief quantum computing analyst at tech analyst and consultancy firm Omdia, sees a role for quantum computing in NLP and, ultimately in ChatGPT and generative AI in general. There is already a branch of study called quantum NLP, or QNLP.
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February 10, 2023 at 11:30AM
Survey+Webinar: Women in Quantum
We want to highlight the contributions of Women in the Quantum Industry and we are gathering some data points to highlight the levers and barriers to career development and professional success specifically in the Quantum Industry.
Your answers to this survey will be anonymised and provide the backdrop for discussions at our forthcoming webinar.
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February 10, 2023 at 11:30AM
Quantum error correction in the presence of biased noise
Have you ever heard about error correction? Without it, we could not obtain awe-inspiring pictures of Jupiter and its moons, conduct intelligible mobile phone calls, or have reliable computers.
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February 10, 2023 at 07:30PM
Rigetti Computing Announces Updated Strategic Plan to Prioritize Achieving Higher Performance System and Potential Path to Narrow Quantum Advantage
BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (“Rigetti” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RGTI), a pioneer in hybrid quantum-classical computing systems, today announced that its Board has approved an updated business strategy, including revisions to its technology roadmap. In connection with this updated strategy, the Company will transition to a newly appointed CFO and CTO and is implementing a workforce reduction in order to focus the organization and its resources on nearer-term strategic priorities.
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February 10, 2023 at 10:30PM
New report shows quantum technologies thriving in Europe
The new study published today by the European Commission called "Taking the lead in the quantum revolution" shows Europe’s quantum technology ecosystem is thriving with a suite of solutions being developed by projects, start-ups, and spin-offs for a number of applications, including sensing, commu
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February 11, 2023 at 10:30AM
Video: Career Prospects in Quantum Mechanics: A Glimpse into What Working in the Field Looks Like
Trinity College Dublin's Professor of Quantum Physics shares his insights on what it's like to work in the field of Quantum Mechanics. From the cutting-edge research being conducted at Trinity College to the career prospects available for graduates, this interview is a must-watch for anyone interest
Evidence for a chiral superconductor could bring quantum computing closer to the mainstream
The findings are reported in Nature Physics and involve electron theft, time reversal, and a little electronic ambidexterity. Superconductors conduct electric current without resistance or energy dissipation.
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February 11, 2023 at 04:30PM
State of Quantum Computing in Europe: AQT pushing performance with a Quantum Volume of 128
AQT, an Austrian quantum computing start-up, has now achieved a new record in terms of quantum volume in Europe: a quantum volume of 128. This number is the highest number achieved in any European device.
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February 11, 2023 at 04:30PM