Peter Shor wins 2018 Micius Quantum Prize
Peter Shor, the Morss Professor of Applied Mathematics at MIT, has received the 2018 Micius Quantum Prize, which is awarded within the field of quantum computation. Shor was nominated for his groundbreaking theoretical work on the factoring algorithm and quantum error correction. Shor, who received his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT in 1985 under the direction […]
Indium Arsenide: Solution for a Scalable Quantum Computer?
Indium Arsenide: Solution for a Scalable Quantum Computer? Above image is of a nanomechanical router. Full caption: “The research team has invented a component, called a nanomechanical router, that emits quantum information carried by light particles (photons) and routes them into different directions inside a photonic chip. Photonic chips are like computer microchips — only, […]
IBM Gobbles Up Notre Dame
IBM Gobbles Up Notre Dame. IBM is adding Notre Dame University to its retinue of higher-learning establishments joining the IBM Q Network. University of Louisville, University of Colorado, University of North Carolina…and on and on. Smart move on IBM’s part? Time will tell. Qubit. Notre Dame Partners with IBM Q Network. IBM has announced a […]
Skeptically Hyping About Quantum
Skeptically Hyping About Quantum. Some say never, some say 5 decades (U.S. Military), some say 5 to 10 years (IBM). But nobody is saying it is not coming. Because Quantum is Coming. Quantum will get here sooner if it could be capitalized upon; as is the silicon chip. Qubit. Excerpts from… Quantum Hype and […]
Virginia Tech Hitches Its Wagon to IBM’s Train of Schools in the IBM Q Network
Virginia Tech Hitches Its Wagon to IBM’s Train of Schools in the IBM Q Network. Continuing the enrollment of universities, IBM has now pulled in to Virginia Tech and brought the school on-board the IBM Q Network. Qubit. Virginia Tech joining IBM Q Network to accelerate research, educational opportunities in quantum computing. Virginia Tech has […]