Helium: A Commodity With Increased Potential – From the Quantum Computing Industry?
South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s (ASX:RLT) deal with helium trader Argonon could be the catalyst to establishing more pricing transparency in the sector, the company said today. RLT has just completed a helium forward sale agreement for 100,000 units – each representing a thousand standard cubic feet (MCF) – at 99.999% purity over 19 years, to Argonon.
Way Beyond Balloons: The Coming Helium Supply Squeeze
Good read for those interested in the Helium supply as it pertains to technology. Take the financial advice at your own risk. We’re simply seeing it from the perspective of the quantum computing supply chain. Because Quantum is Coming. Qubit Bezos, Branson and Musk Scrambling For Supply Of This Rare Gas Read More… + And […]
Following Individual Atoms, Real-Time, to Aid Quantum Material Development
Following atoms in real time could lead to better materials design Researchers have used a technique similar to MRI to follow the movement of individual atoms in real time as they cluster together to form two-dimensional materials, which are a single atomic layer thick. This technique isn’t a new one, but it’s never been used […]
This Time, Helium Shortage Could be Substantial. Canada to the Rescue?
Interesting read made even more interesting when you consider the possible implications. Because Quantum is Coming. Qubit Tech Giants Are Scrambling for This Rare Gas This could be one of the most critical supply squeezes of our lifetimes … for a gas that is oddly both abundant and rare. And tech giants are about to find […]
Securing Helium for Science Act Looks to Hold Prices Down in Part for Quantum Computing
Zoiks! “The average price of liquid helium for academic researchers has increased by nearly 25% from 2018 to 2019…” And that’s Because Quantum is Coming. Qubit CONGRESSMAN NEGUSE INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT THE FEDERAL LIQUID HELIUM RESERVE, BY REQUEST OF COLORADO SCIENTISTS Today [December 18, 2020], Congressman Joe Neguse, announced the introduction of new legislation, […]
NIST Awards $4M for Small Business Innovation Research; Replacing Helium is One Study
NIST Awards $4M for Small Business Innovation Research; Replacing Helium is One Study NIST Awards Nearly $4 Million to 19 Small Businesses for Technology Development Excerpts and salient points ~ + The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a total of nearly $4 million in grants to 19 […]
Helium in High-demand, Short Supply: Negative Effect on Quantum Computing Research
Helium in High-demand, Short Supply: Negative Effect on Quantum Computing Research. Helium is used to keep most quantum computers at extremely cold temperatures. This summer, expect there to be a shortage of helium. There is a silver-lining, sort of. The type needed by quantum computers is a one time cost. Qubit. Excerpts. Compared to […]
Harnessing the Power of a Single Photon to Move Electrons
Harnessing the Power of a Single Photon to Move Electrons. The Quantum Dynamics Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has demonstrated microwave influence of electrons. The team of researchers trapped electrons in a super-cooled, vacuum-sealed chamber where the electrons were bombarded with microwaves. The particles and microwave photons “altered each other’s movement and […]