The U.K.’s National Quantum Technologies Programme spawned a 500Gbps quantum-secure network between Cambridge and Ipswich. The distance covered is greater than 120km. Its purpose is to study and validate use cases for quantum key distribution.
U.S. Office of Naval Research has added $460,000 to the Virginia Tech coffers which have received nearly $4M in U.S. Government grants for quantum information sciences. The $460K is slated to develop controlling techniques for quantum systems through atoms, molecules, and circuits. VT is also engaged in other studies in quantum technologies to include computing, communication, and quantum simulation. Silicon-based spin qubits, superconducting circuits, and single-molecule magnets are more specific examples being researched at VT.
The U.S. DOD is providing funding to quantum through Army and Navy research laboratories as Qubit shows (see More $ to VT for QIS on this page). But is this government department taking charge? A reasonable synopsis and a quick read of U.S. Government quantum efforts.
