Oxford University to Lead Quantum Technologies Research Hub; $120M USD Investment
Oxford University to Lead Quantum Technologies Research Hub; $120M USD Investment Oxford to lead quantum computing hub as part of UK’s research and innovation drive Excerpts and salient points ~ + Hubs centered at Oxford, Birmingham, Glasgow and York will revolutionise computing, sensing and timing, imaging, and communications respectively. The collaborations will involve 26 universities, […]
Testing Quantum Theory, Artificially
Testing Quantum Theory, Artificially Which is the perfect quantum theory? Excerpts and salient points ~ + [A] research team at the Technical University of Munich and at Harvard University has successfully employed machine learning: The researchers trained an artificial neural network to distinguish between two competing theories. “Similar to the detection of cats or dogs […]
Post-quantum Cryptography, Basic 101
Post-quantum Cryptography, Basic 101 Keeping it real. Every few weeks we need to remind ourselves of the basics. Post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe cryptography or quantum-resistant cryptography, if you will, is a hot topic in the business world. Without question, quantum computing’s impacts will have global ramifications. Good piece to get a reminder, or primer, on this […]
Policy, Cloud Computing, Post-quantum Cryptography
Policy, Cloud Computing, Post-quantum Cryptography Security, privacy, and cryptography Excerpts and salient points ~ + Post-quantum computing – Designing and testing algorithms that are resistant to quantum computers, setting the standard for security and privacy in an era when all cryptography deployed today will be vulnerable to malicious attack. Experts from Microsoft in the areas […]
Canadian Space Agency’s Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) to be Operational 2022
Canadian Space Agency’s Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) to be Operational 2022 Cybersecurity from space: the Government of Canada invests in quantum technology In brief… + Cybersecurity is a priority for the Government of Canada. The Canadian Space Agency’s Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission will test quantum technology that protects communications in […]
North Carolina State University Pulls Quantum into Cryptographic Studies
North Carolina State University Pulls Quantum into Cryptographic Studies Teaching the next generation of cryptographic hardware experts Selected notes ~ + “The big challenge on the horizon is quantum computing,” Aysu said. “The concern is that when quantum computing systems become a publicly-available reality – which many people think will be soon – then those […]
Controlling Superconducting Materials with “Pairing Glue”
Controlling Superconducting Materials with “Pairing Glue” What is the pairing “glue” for electrons in iron-based high-temperature superconductors? Scientists now have more clues. Excerpts and salient points ~ + Current theories suggest that magnetic fluctuations play a very significant role in determining superconducting properties and even act as a “pairing glue” in iron-based superconductors. “A metal […]
Space: The Next Threat to Cybersecurity
Space: The Next Threat to Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Experts Worry About Satellite & Space Systems Excerpts and salient points ~ + Little surprise, then, that cybersecurity and policy experts worry that the relative insecurity of satellite systems open them to attack. In a paper released by The Royal Institute of International Affairs at the non-profit think-tank […]
NTT Takes On Palo Alto with Big Plans for Quantum Computing
NTT Takes On Palo Alto with Big Plans for Quantum Computing NTT Research will Focus on Quantum Computing, Encryption and Precision Medicine Excerpts and salient points ~ + Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, today announced it has commenced operations as a global effort that will be directed by world-class scientists in Palo Alto, California. The […]
U.S. Air Force Courts Prospective Cutting-edge Tech Company “Spectral Quantum Technologies”
U.S. Air Force Courts Prospective Cutting-edge Tech Company “Spectral Quantum Technologies” Catalyst Campus Overflows for AFRL Space Accelerator Demo Day Excerpts and salient points ~ + [T]he Air Force Research Lab Space Vehicles Directorate and the Catalyst Space Accelerator were looking for non-traditional companies that could contribute to a suite of options to augment, supplement, […]