Government & Policy
Four Pillars of Data Science Get Collaboration
Quantum computing, large-scale computing, machine learning, and big data analytics will be studied jointly by Canadian and German organizations now that a memorandum-of-understanding has been signed.
Quantum Technology and Strategic Policy: Critical Issues
Strategic policy informed with quantum information science and technologies is beginning to gain notice. Recent studies by D.C. think-tanks are identifying challenges to quantum initiatives. The Hudson Institute, a Washington D.C. think-tank, promotes strategic policy and national security.
Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity, and China
China shows eagerness to beat the U.S. in leading the world with quantum technology. Let alone the tech in and of itself, the Chinese have recently formed a commission to study and develop standards in this emerging field’s potential applications. To do so would give China the edge in leading the world’s marketplace. So what should the U.S. be doing?
Training (Developing) Quantum Computing Workers
“If you want the masses to start using quantum computers, you have to teach them what the hell they do.” There aren’t enough of “them” to train, either. From industry to academia and now into government, here’s a brief discussion regarding quantum computing jobs in each of these sectors.
“What is DARPA really requesting?”
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Services Office (DSO) recently released a request for information (RFI), DARPA-SN-18-68, “Quantum Computing Applications with State
Canada’s Anti-Stealth Aircraft Radar; Quantum-enabled
Canada’s Department of National Defence’s All Domain Situational Awareness S&T program is putting up a substantial financial investment to develop a stealth aircraft detecting radar using quantum physics. The anti-stealth quantum radar will alert of the approach of a stealth aircraft without giving the aircraft notice it has been detected. It is hoped the cutting edge system will help fill the coming radar station gap along Canada’s northern border expected circa 2025.
Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC)
The Aussie’s have much to be proud of when it comes to quantum computing research efforts.
China’s Quantum Computing Efforts in Testimony to U.S. House.
Testimony delivered to the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence leaves the winner of the “decades long marathon to develop a fully functional quantum computer” up in the air. Other testimony stated active research is being conducted on “quantum radar, imaging, and navigation technologies” by the Chinese defense industry. Further details are found in this research piece.
China’s Entangling Photons to Detect Stealth Aircraft
Go back two years to September, 2016, and China’s Electronics Technology Group Corporation’s 14th Institute announced completion of a quantum radar, albeit with a short range of 60 miles (100 km). A microwave beam is used to entangle photons with an optical “idler beam”. The microwave beam is sent from the radar, strikes the stealth target, and returns to the radar site. At the site, the microwave photons are compared with the idler beam photons. Hence, not using radio waves which stealth aircraft are designed to thwart, the photons are capable of providing the position of the stealth aircraft. From this, direction, speed, and other data may be gleaned. It is surmised the radar may be part of the sensor-suite to be carried aboard China’s sub-space airship, Yuanmeng (see image).
