A chip that experts have said could be "pivotal" to creating effective quantum computers has been unveiled. Oxford Ionics has said its chip can be mass-produced and means the world's first useful quantum computer could be built in three years time. The new technology makes it possible to do very...

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

July 18, 2024 — The world’s most powerful supercomputer has raised the bar for calculating the number of atoms in a molecular dynamics simulation 1,000 times greater in size and speed than any previous simulation of its kind. The simulation was conducted by a team of researchers at...

ORNL’s Frontier Supercomputer Advances Quantum Chemistry at Exascale

DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative will work to validate the progress of quantum computer hardware development. The government’s central research and development arm, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is setting up an industry initiative to benchmark quantum computing applications and algorithms in an effort to dispel some of the hype around the technology.

DARPA program aims to sift through quantum computing hype

OXFORD, England, July 16, 2024 — Infleqtion is proud to announce the installation of a cutting-edge neutral atom quantum computer at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This marks a significant milestone as Infleqtion becomes the first company to deploy hardware at the NQCC under their quantum computing testbed program. The news comes on the heels of Infleqtion’s rapid advancement in quantum gate fidelity.

Infleqtion Announces Installation of Neutral Atom Quantum Computer at NQCC

As scientists continue to push the boundaries of secure communication, a recent breakthrough in assembling a quantum network register using optical tweezers and lattices has brought us closer to achieving unconditional security against eavesdropping. This innovative approach enables the creation of a scalable and reliable quantum network, paving the way for distributed quantum information processing and precision sensing. In this article, we will delve into the details of this technology and its potential applications, including secure communication, distributed computing, and precision sensing.

Quantum Networks Revolutionize Secure Communication

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Flexible plates and nanotubes could pave the way for adaptable controllers for terahertz 6G signals.

This bizarre vortex doesn't just look cool — it can be a key cog in making scalable high-speed 6G networks a reality

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

In case you missed it, there’s a fascinating interview with John Preskill, the prominent Caltech physicist and pioneering quantum computing researcher that was recently posted by CERN’s department of experimental physics. You may recall it was Preskill who coined the NISQ label (noisy intermediate scale quantum) in his 2018 paper, Quantum Computing in the NISQ era and beyond, which was based on an earlier keynote talk. That paper is very much still worth reading.

Quantum Watchers – Terrific Interview with Caltech’s John Preskill by CERN

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Magnetoelectric coupling is a unique phenomenon where electric and magnetic properties of a material can influence each other.

US discovery paves way for extremely fast and compact computer memory

The Department of the Air Force issued a presolicitation on Tuesday for new target-tracking technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge advancements. The presolicitation – issued by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and posted to SAM.gov – calls for research to design, develop, test, evaluate, and deliver...

Air Force Seeks Tech for Next-Gen Target Tracking

"The application of this material is promising for the development of revolutionary batteries." A chemical compound of the same type as minerals found in alkaline rocks could be "key" to making solid-state batteries the dominant kind on the market, theoretically able to energize electric vehicles even in boiling temperatures — with high conductivity.

Scientists make game-changing breakthrough with lithium-ion batteries: 'We have discovered ... a key component'

BOISE, Idaho, July 16, 2024 — Micron Technology, Inc. today announced it is now sampling its multiplexed rank dual inline memory module (MRDIMMs). The MRDIMMs will enable Micron customers to run increasingly demanding workloads and obtain maximum value out of their compute infrastructure. For applications requiring more than 128GB...

Micron Introduces MRDIMMs to Future-Proof Compute Systems with DDR5 Tech

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

July 17, 2024 — Riverlane, a global leader in quantum error correction technology, and Atlantic Quantum, a leading developer of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers, today announced a strategic partnership to work together on quantum error correction. The partnership will combine Riverlane’s quantum error correction (QEC) stack (‘Deltaflow’) and Atlantic...

Riverlane Partners with Atlantic Quantum to Advance Quantum Error Correction on Fluxonium Architecture

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July 18, 2024 — On a bright day in July, a crowd of hundreds gathered at the site of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) in Lemont, Illinois to welcome even brighter days ahead. The APS, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE’s Argonne...

Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source Reopens with Enhanced Capabilities

Quantum computing has the potential to provide insights into profound questions about the universe, such as how space-time emerges from fundamental quantum processes. This capability is particularly valuable because many of these processes are currently beyond our reach with classical computational methods. The concept of emergent space-time suggests that our...

Quantum Physicist John Preskill Explores Information as Fundamental Reality

Scientists identified nickel iodide (NiI2) as a promising material for ultra-fast memory due to its exceptionally strong magnetoelectric coupling, a property where electric fields can influence magnetism and vice versa. This discovery could lead to significantly faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient memory devices. Beyond memory, NiI2 has potential applications in quantum computing and chemical sensors.

Nickel iodide could be the key to ultra-fast, smaller memory devices in the future, research states

BRISBANE, Australia, July 16, 2024 — PsiQuantum has signed a memorandum of understanding with five leading universities in Queensland to help support the growing demand for skills in the quantum computing economy and to explore research projects in adjacent fields. The consortium of Queensland universities includes the University of...

PsiQuantum and Australian Universities Collaborate to Develop Advanced Quantum Computing Programs

The Latvian mobile communications and technology company LMT (Latvian Mobile Telephone) has conducted a maritime 5G communications demonstration in the port of Riga, Latvia. Performed in cooperation with the local port authority, the demonstration used both air and water drones and ships. “The sea is a challenge for high-quality, fast...

Ships and Drones Used For Testing Reliable 5G Connectivity at Sea

A major obstacle for net zero technologies in combatting climate change is bridging the gap between fundamental research and its application in the real world. This gap, sometimes referred to as ‘the valley of death’, is common in the field of carbon capture, where novel materials are used to remove carbon dioxide from flue gasses produced by industrial processes. This prevents carbon from entering the atmosphere, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Scientists bridge the 'valley of death' for carbon capture technologies

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Quandela and Welinq Partner to Create Custom Quantum Interconnects for Photonic Quantum Computing

July 18, 2024 — Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, has partnered with Welinq, a leading quantum networking company, to advance the quantum industry....

Quandela and Welinq Partner to Create Custom Quantum Interconnects for Photonic Quantum Computing

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