Quantum Computing Gets Its Own Stock Fund
Quantum Computing Gets Its Own Stock Fund. Quantum computing is catching Wall Street’s eye with its first ETF. The ETF invests in 60 companies engaged in quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data. IBM, Lockheed Martin, and Attunity are three of those companies. This report is found at ETF.com…
Essential Building Block for Next Gen QC: Basic Reading & Writing
Essential Building Block for Next Gen QC: Basic Reading & Writing. A quantum gate between photons and atoms [photonic qubits and atomic qubits] has successfully transferred information from single photons to atoms. Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science has taken up the challenge of detecting the single photon’s weak energy and its detectability with ‘material qubits’. […]
Quantum Computer Prototype Ready?
Quantum Computer Prototype Ready? Are we ready for a prototype quantum computer? Some say…yes. This report is found here THE EDGE SINGAPORE…
Indefinite Causal Order
Indefinite Causal Order. Which came first the chicken or the egg? The bus or the train? Those questions apply to quantum computing efficiency. This report is found here at PHYS.org…
U.S. NSF Seeking Rapid Development of Quantum Materials and Devices
Rapid development of quantum materials and devices is being requested by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Q-AMASE-i initiative. The types of materials sought are for “novel quantum technologies”, topological insulators, and superconducting materials, to specify several. The NSF anticipates awarding up to $25M. Interested? Proposal interest must be in no later than September 17, 2018, with a final proposal due date of November 5, 2018.
Engineering Natural Energy Into Technology
Noise may not be all that bad. There is reason to believe noise may be a source to be harnessed in implementation of quantum networks. This recent study suggests noise can increase energy transport rates.
Seven Bits About Quantum Computing
Though quantum computers have yet to become reality, there are a number of basic facts one should understand…
Killer App: Chemistry Modeled
University of Sydney physicists exploring uses of quantum computers in modeling chemical bonds have achieved another first. Using 4 qubits from a 20 qubit systems, the team simulated hydrogen and lithium hydride. Use of the molecular hydrogen and lithium hydride were ideal as they are well-understood. This provided a test-case for quantum computing and chemical simulation.
Ytterbium: Rare Earth; Make QC Networks Commonplace?
French and Swiss research teams have tested varying amplitude and direction of magnetic fields around atoms of the rare earth element, Ytterbium. The teams have found a “magic point” which permits a thousand-fold increase in coherence. Such a discovery helps move along the concept of building quantum computing networks with the aid of quantum repeaters. High-coherence (longevity) is needed to ensure signals sent are alive for the entire distance to the receiver, or the next repeater as the case may be.
Photon-Based Computing
The Joint Quantum Institute and the University of Maryland have created a transistor that is activated by photon interactions. Enabled by a semiconductor chip, the device is the first single-photon transistor. Astonishingly small, it is quite capable. Millions of these transistors could reside within the space of a grain of salt. Yet, the device is able to process nearly 10 billion qubits per second. The device shows promise in advancing quantum computers.