Science & Research
Argument: QC Will Not Destabilize International Security
This work argues quantum computing will not destabilize our world. Two foundational points are made: “Uncertainty [is] an important cause of war” and “institutions [are] an important source of information”. Though requiring some time to read and digest, the argument put forth in this working paper is worth the time for those whose mindset is strategic.
Quantum Computing and YOUR Job…
Quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data are all part of the transformative technologies blossoming today. Some call these “disruptive technologies”. Though they may look disruptive at first, history shows technology takes time to change the way we humans operate.
Big Blue Down Under Awarded A$1 Billion
International Business Machines (IBM), also known as “Big Blue”, has been awarded nearly $750 million U.S. dollars by the Australian government. Quantum computing is ear-marked in the spending. Australia anticipates bringing artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain into the government’s fold. The quest is to be one of the top digital governments within the next ten years. This deal serves to reduce cost while speeding up the arrival of the Australian government’s digital transformation.
Sweden Joins the Quantum Race
In ten years’ time, Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology (Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology) anticipates having constructed a 100 qubit quantum computer.
Diamonds as Repeaters for Q Networks…
Difficulty in maintaining the quantum state of subatomic particles is a major challenge in developing quantum computers. Princeton researchers have managed to maintain quantum data through use of diamonds infused with two carbon atoms per every silicon atom. These ‘flawed’ diamonds ‘could serve as quantum repeaters for networks based on qubits’ just as current networking systems have repeaters to keep signals strong between sender and receiver.
6 Photons x 3 Degrees of Freedom = 18 Qubits of Entanglement
Renowned researcher, Pan Jianwei, lead a team of physicists from the University of Science and Technology of China with others from Alibaba’s Quantum Computing Laboratory. The research demonstrated entanglement of 6 photons, creating 18 qubits. The entanglements exploited three degrees of freedom encompassing their polarization, orbital angular momentum, and path. This nearly doubles the previous record of 10 entangled qubits.
“Electron Quantum Optics”
The University of Adelaide is reporting the ability to fire one billion electrons per second using quantum mechanics; repeatedly. This is a major step to “reliable, continuous, and consistent” electron flow using quantum mechanics, a ‘must have’ for quantum computing. Clicking image takes you to schematic’s abstract.
Taking Up Microsoft
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is the first non-U.S. organization to take Microsoft up on its quantum program. The two aim to accelerate the water authority’s goals. Specifically, the organization’s ability to optimize energy use.
Kittens
What do you call an object that is not quite quantum-sized and not quite ordinary-sized? Try a “Schrodinger’s kitten”. How does the world of quantum transform into the classical world? What does this look like? Here’s some deep thoughts…