Inaugural Conference to Explore Disruptive Aspects of Quantum Computing

Inaugural Conference to Explore Disruptive Aspects of Quantum Computing Registration Open for Inaugural IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE20) As of May 14th, 2020, registration is now open for the inaugural IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE20), a multidisciplinary event focusing on quantum technology, research, development, and training.  QCE20, […]

University of Copenhagen and Microsoft’s Quantum Lab Research Coddling Quantum Data

University of Copenhagen and Microsoft’s Quantum Lab Research Coddling Quantum Data The observation of photon-assisted tunneling signatures in Majorana wires Selected notes ~ +  Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Microsoft Quantum Lab Copenhagen have recently carried out a study investigating the potential of Majorana zero modes, zero-energy quasiparticle states that can be found […]

NIST: Method to Develop Single-Atom Transistor Lends Potential to Act as Quantum Bit

NIST: Method to Develop Single-Atom Transistor Lends Potential to Act as Quantum Bit NIST Scientists Create New Recipe for Single-Atom Transistors Artist’s illustration of part of the method developed at NIST to make single-atom transistors (Image Credit: S. Kelley, NIST). Once unimaginable, transistors consisting only of several-atom clusters or even single atoms promise to become […]

Europe’s Supercomputers to Get Quantum Simulations Tools Thanks to ICHEC’s Lead

Europe’s Supercomputers to Get Quantum Simulation Tools Thanks to ICHEC’s Lead ICHEC Leads International Quantum Simulation Project ICHEC computational scientist Dr Niall Moran  is leading a novel quantum simulation project in collaboration with partners at the Leibniz Supercomputing centre (LRZ) to develop quantum simulation tools for Europe’s largest supercomputers. The project called QuantEx, is funded by […]

Higgs Spectroscopy Research Providing Clarity Into High-Temperature Superconductivity

Higgs Spectroscopy Research Providing Clarity Into High-Temperature Superconductivity New measuring method helps understand physics of high-temperature superconductivity Key points… +  From sustainable energy to quantum computers: high-temperature superconductors have the potential to revolutionize today’s technologies. Despite intensive research, however, we still lack the necessary basic understanding to develop these complex materials for widespread application. “Higgs […]

Electrons in Fluids as Qubits Considered Possible

Electrons in Fluids as Qubits Considered Possible Quantum Scientists Force Electrons to Break Ohm’s Law +  Excerpts and salient points ~ +  “If we run an electric current through a piece of wire, then we know that the electrons will move from one end to the other. If we split the wire into two, half […]

A Quantum Winter: Collapsing Under the Weight of Expectation

A Quantum Winter: Collapsing Under the Weight of Expectation This essay covers the recent history of quantum physics as applied to quantum computing in the international arena. The discussion raises some pertinent questions over the U.S., China, and Japan’s use of the technology. Further, it makes no qualms to point out quantum computing is not […]

Penn State Funding Research for Quantum Computing Solutions to COVID-19

Penn State Funding Research for Quantum Computing Solutions to COVID-19 Researchers explore quantum computing to discover possible COVID-19 treatment Full release… Quantum machine learning, an emerging field that combines machine learning and quantum physics, is the focus of research to discover possible treatments for COVID-19, according to Penn State researchers led by Swaroop Ghosh, the Joseph […]

Room Temperature Quantum Computer Circuits by 2030? U.S. Army Believes So

Room Temperature Quantum Computer Circuits by 2030? U.S. Army Believes So Army researchers see path to quantum computing at room temperature Army researchers predict quantum computer circuits that will no longer need extremely cold temperatures to function could become a reality after about a decade. For years, solid-state quantum technology that operates at room temperature […]