The Week in Quantum Computing - March 20th
Issue #130
The Week in Quantum Computing. Brought to you by Sergio Gago (@piratecto).
Quick Recap
This week in quantum computing, we saw significant advancements in hardware and infrastructure. Oxford Quantum Circuits is installing its quantum computer in Equinix Data Centers, with plans to offer Quantum Computing as a Service to businesses worldwide in late 2023. SemiQon, a spin-off from VTT, is developing more affordable and scalable quantum computers using new semiconductor qubit technology. SEEQC unveiled a digital chip capable of operating at temperatures colder than outer space, making it compatible with cryogenic quantum processors. In the UK, the government presented its National Quantum Strategy, emphasizing the nation's commitment to revolutionizing the quantum landscape over the next decade.
In research and applications, quantum computing is proving its potential in a variety of areas. An algorithm has been deployed to study amine reactions for carbon capture using quantum computing, showing promise in the development of practical carbon capture technologies. In cryptography, Cloudflare has announced the inclusion of post-quantum crypto for free, while recent claims of AI breaking post-quantum encryption (KYBER) were debunked. Researchers at Tsinghua University developed a scalable and programmable quantum phononic processor based on trapped ions, which could enable better performance on complex problems. As the industry continues to grow, it's evident that the race toward practical and scalable quantum computing solutions is heating up.
Next Conferences
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The Week in Quantum Computing
What [Would/Should/Could] We Ask a Quantum Computer?
In recent posts I have focused on the technical specifics of Quantum Computing and quantum sciences more generally (i.e., optical clocks and quantum in space), and showcased certain companies operating in the industry. However, for this post I want to focus on a more abstract theme.
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March 12, 2023 at 05:30PM
The Limits of Computing: Why Even in the Age of AI, Some Problems Are Just Too Difficult
Empowered by artificial intelligence technologies, computers today can engage in convincing conversations with people, compose songs, paint paintings, play chess and go, and diagnose diseases, to name just a few examples of their technological prowess.
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March 13, 2023 at 03:30PM
Oxford Quantum Circuits Installing Quantum Computer in Equinix IBX® Data Center With Plans To Open Access to Businesses Globally
OQC is installing its quantum hardware in TY11 and plans to leverage Equinix's on-demand interconnection solution, Equinix Fabric®, to make its Quantum Computing as a Service available to businesses and organizations around the world on Equinix's global platform in late 2023.
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March 15, 2023 at 08:30AM
SemiQon to develop more affordable and scalable quantum computers with new semiconductor qubit technology
Spinning out of VTT and backed by Voima Ventures, SemiQon brings together an experienced team to develop an alternative to conventional quantum computer chips, making future computers more affordable, scalable, and sustainable.
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March 15, 2023 at 08:30AM
Why You Should Include Quantum Computing in Your Data Strategy
Quantum computing still sounds like a technology of the future. Is the hype real? Can we already start using it? Over a year ago, I was met with a similar reaction when I introduced the idea of extending our services with quantum computing.
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March 15, 2023 at 11:30AM
Other Than Generating Random Numbers and Greater Performance, There Isn’t Anything That a Quantum…
The only real benefit of a quantum computer is quantum parallelism, the ability to execute a computation over a very wide range of distinct values in one fell swoop. In other words, a great performance advantage over a classical solution.
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March 15, 2023 at 04:30PM
Quantum computer startup SEEQC unveils digital chip that operates at super cold temp
OAKLAND, Calif March 15 (Reuters) - New York-based quantum computer startup SEEQC said on Wednesday it has developed a digital chip that can operate at temperatures colder than outer space so it can be used with quantum processors that are often in cryogenic chambers.
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March 16, 2023 at 07:30AM
UK Presents National Quantum Strategy
Over the next ten years, quantum technologies will revolutionise many aspects of life in the UK and bring enormous benefits to the UK economy, society and the way we can protect our planet. The UK has a world-leading position and quantum is one of the top priorities for the government, as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh. This strategy sets out our plan for the next ten years, building on the successes to date, to realise the incredible potential of these technologies for the UK.
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March 16, 2023 at 09:30AM
MSPQC Career Toolkit
The MSPQC Career Toolkit is designed to be used by current students throughout the one year intensive master’s program. While you take coursework and explore research opportunities at UW-Madison, it will be important to prioritize your career development along the way.
The resources below take you through things such as identifying your values, priorities, and interests, the transferable skills you will learn in the MSPQC program, along with skills that are highly sought after by employers. The toolkit provides resources related to the job search process ranging from finding position openings to writing your resume and cover letter to preparing for the interview and negotiating the job offer.
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March 16, 2023 at 07:30PM
Cleaning up the atmosphere with quantum computing
Practical carbon capture technologies are still in the early stages of development, with the most promising involving a class of compounds called amines that can chemically bind with carbon dioxide. In AVS Quantum Science, researchers deploy an algorithm to study amine reactions through quantum computing. An existing quantum computer cab run the algorithm to find useful amine compounds for carbon capture more quickly, analyzing larger molecules and more complex reactions than a traditional computer can.
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March 17, 2023 at 10:30AM
Post-quantum crypto should be free, so we’re including it for free, forever
At Cloudflare, helping to build a better Internet is not just a catchy saying. We are committed to the long-term process of standards development. We love the work of pushing the fundamental technology of the Internet forward in ways that are accessible to everyone.
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March 17, 2023 at 11:30AM
No, AI did not break post-quantum cryptography
News coverage of a recent paper caused a bit of a stir with this headline: “AI Helps Crack NIST-Recommended Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithm”. The news article claimed that Kyber, the encryption algorithm in question, which we have deployed world-wide, had been “broken.
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March 17, 2023 at 11:30AM
A scalable and programmable quantum phononic processor based on trapped ions
Researchers at Tsinghua University recently developed a new programmable quantum phononic processor with trapped ions. This processor, introduced in a paper in Nature Physics, could be easier to scale up in size than other previously proposed photonic quantum processors, which could ultimately enable better performances on complex problems.
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March 18, 2023 at 10:30AM