The rate at which quantum computing is hitting the media stream is ever-increasing. This piece is a collection of recent articles and reports covering various aspects of quantum computing from the lens of technology and hardware. Mea Cubitt
What will the advent of quantum technology and computers bring to the world? | Current information and communication systems based on silicon semiconductors are gradually reaching their limits. While chip companies will be announcing new technological advances in transistors and miniaturization for some time to come, while processors will become more sophisticated, they will eventually reach a limit beyond their physical laws, according to Moore’s Law. In the world of information technology, therefore, there is more and more talk about the possible advent of quantum computers, which could bring new opportunities in various fields. Quantum computers represent a new paradigm that can be compared to the transition from analog to digital computers or from electronic computers from the 1950s to modern digital computers based on semiconductors. Source: ekdeeps. What will the advent of quantum technology and computers bring to the world?…
SMU Launches Powerful New Supercomputing Research System with NVIDIA | Southern Methodist University (SMU) is collaborating with accelerated computing leader NVIDIA to dramatically boost the University’s high-performance computing system – increasing SMU’s current supercomputer memory tenfold and setting the stage for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning 25 times faster than current levels. Source: HPC wire. SMU Launches Powerful New Supercomputing Research System with NVIDIA…
Quantum Well Interband Semiconductor Lasers Highly Tolerant To Dislocations | “III-V semiconductor lasers integrated on Si-based photonic platforms are eagerly awaited by the industry for mass-scale applications, from interconnect to on-chip sensing. The current understanding is that only quantum dot lasers can reasonably operate at the high dislocation densities generated by the III-V-on-Si heteroepitaxy, which induces high non-radiative carrier recombination rates. Here we propose a strategy based on a type-II band alignment to fabricate quantum well lasers highly tolerant to dislocations. A mid-IR GaInSb/InAs interband cascade laser grown on Si exhibits performances similar to those of its counterpart grown on the native GaSb substrate, in spite of a dislocation density in the 108cm−2 range. Over 3800 h of continuous-wave operation data have been collected, giving an extrapolated mean time to failure exceeding 312,000 h. This validates the proposed strategy and opens the way to new integrated laser development.” Source: SEMICONDUCTORENGINEERING. Quantum Well Interband Semiconductor Lasers Highly Tolerant To Dislocations…
Quantum Computing Inc. to Present at the ROTH 10th Annual Technology Conference, November 17-18, 2021 | Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT), a leader in bridging the power of classical and quantum computing, has been invited to present at the ROTH 10th Annual Technology Event being held virtually on November 17-18. Source: yahoo!finance. Quantum Computing Inc. to Present at the ROTH 10th Annual Technology Conference, November 17-18, 2021…
Photonics News: Week in Brief: 11/05/21 | TRUMPF entered a strategic partnership with LAYERTEC, a manufacturer of precision optics, whereby TRUMPF will invest in a range of machinery for the manufacture of large optical components. Some of this machinery has been acquired from optics specialist Berliner Glas, according to a press release. The large optical components are used in TRUMPF laser systems, which are designed for the production of OLED displays, among other applications. Source: PHOTONICS. Photonics News: Week in Brief: 11/05/21…
Photonic chip that isolates light could end size limitations in quantum computing and devices | Researchers at the University of Illinois used readily available materials to create a small photonic circuit that uses sound waves to isolate and control light and can adapt to different wavelengths. The innovation could lead to miniaturized quantum devices that transform quantum computing and information systems. Source: National Science Foundation. Photonic chip that isolates light could end size limitations in quantum computing and devices…
NERSC Seeking Quantum Information Science Research Proposals for Perlmutter Supercomputer | NERSC is seeking proposals to conduct research using NERSC’s Perlmutter supercomputer in the area of quantum information science. All areas of quantum information science are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to, quantum simulation of materials and chemical systems, algorithms for compilation of quantum circuits, error mitigation for quantum computing, and development/testing of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. Source: HPC wire. NERSC Seeking Quantum Information Science Research Proposals for Perlmutter Supercomputer…
More Errors, More Correction In Memories | As memory bit cells of any type become smaller, bit error rates increase due to lower margins and process variation. This can be dealt with using error correction to account for and correct bit errors, but as more sophisticated error-correction codes (ECC) are used, it requires more silicon area, which in turn drives up the cost. Source: SEMICONDUCTORENGINEERING. More Errors, More Correction In Memories…
Jinan Innovation Zone: Lighting the flame of innovation | If you’ve been to China in recent years, you will no doubt be familiar with smart payment. Wang Yue, dubbed the “Father of QR Code” in China, founded the Inspiry Institute of Smart Payment Industry in Jinan Innovation Zone in collaboration with the Shandong Institute of Industrial Technology, with the aim of developing a new industrial ecosystem. At present, Inspiry has provided 500,000 speakers for payment alerts to India, and is also promoting QR code-based mobile payments for vending machines in Japan to foster a smart payment model with finance-level security. Source: CISION PR Newswire. Jinan Innovation Zone: Lighting the flame of innovation…
NVIDIA Sets World Record for Quantum Computing Simulation With cuQuantum Running on DGX SuperPOD | In the emerging world of quantum computing, we just broke a record with big impact, and we’re making our software available so anyone can do this work. Source: nvidia. NVIDIA Sets World Record for Quantum Computing Simulation With cuQuantum Running on DGX SuperPOD…
