Government & Policy
National Quantum Initiative Act Announced (It’s not the NQCRA of 2018)
The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee announced they are writing a proposal for the National Quantum Initiative Act, a similar proposal to that of the Quantum Computing Research Act of 2018 recently proposed. A bit early in the development, the first blush appears to have a lighter government touch on the direction of U.S. quantum information science (QIS) than its recent predecessor, the NQCRA of 2018. The National Quantum Initiative Act will accelerate quantum research and development.
Low Quantum IQ for J. Q. Public, Among Other Findings
The British Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) recently concluded a survey of the public regarding public knowledge and perceptions of quantum technologies (QT). The aim on the study was to open dialogue to bridge the gap between researchers and the public. What little do we know…
More $ to VT for QIS
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.
U.S. DOD Taking the Charge?
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.
U.S. National Quantum Initiative Program
The National Quantum Initiative Program is another recently developed U.S. Government attempt to openly get ahead of the quantum computing curve. The NQIP action plan made its way on to the internet in April of 2018. In addition to the Quantum Computing Research Act of 2018, the NQIP aspires to spurn inter-agency collaboration. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE), and others, are called on to coordinate and lead the initiative.
Quantum Computing Research Act of 2018
The U.S. Congress is taking notice of the potential of quantum computing. With a small step toward directing the U.S. DOD, a U.S. Senator has proposed the Quantum Computing Research Act of 2018.
U.S. Air Force Decides to Get On Board Quantum
The U.S. Air Force restated its commitment to bring in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Adding $9M Seed Money to Canadian Firm; for Silicon-based Chips
Canada, like Australia, the U.S., and well, China, is upping the ante in the quantum computing research business. Toronto-based firm Xanadu, has raised $9M to
Reliable, Global Crypto-key Dispenser
The European Space Agency is researching ways to incorporate quantum key distribution via its satellite network. Last week, the ESA signed a contract to develop a quantum cryptography telecommunication system; dubbed QUARTZ. The government plus commercial endeavor, is looking to provide reliability in the arena of secure cryptographic key distribution. Scalable and commercially available, the ESA and industry partners hope to produce this satellite network for QKD.