Quantum Computing and High-performance Computers (“Supercomputers”)

Quantum Computing and High-performance Computers (“Supercomputers”).  Supercomputers, well, high-performance computers, are attempting to solve similar modern-day issues we hope quantum computing will be able to solve.  However, these systems are attempting this today while we wait for quantum.  What are they and how might they differ from quantum computers?  High-performance Computing.  Excerpts:  A look at […]

Highly Secure, Pan-European Quantum Communication Infrastructure

Highly Secure, Pan-European Quantum Communication Infrastructure.  The European space agency and European Commission agreed to the initial steps in creating a quantum-secure communication network – for Europe.  Excerpt:  It would comprise a series of quantum communication networks, linking institutional users and their critical infrastructures, and sensitive communication and data sites in Europe. The space-based component, […]

IBM Q Network Expands

IBM Q Network Expands.  Brookhaven Joins the IBM Q Network Hub at Oak Ridge National Lab.  This hub is part of a worldwide community of businesses, universities, and research labs that seeks to advance quantum computing and explore its scientific and business applications.  April 10, 2019.  The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory […]