Insider Brief Q.Ant will introduce a new sensor that can measure electrical currents via their magnetic field enabling native and intuitive access to biosignals. The miniature sensor is suitable for everyday use, which means it could control prostheses or Web3 avatars via muscle signals. Q.ANT is a startup founded in 2018 as a spin-off of TRUMPF that promotes and industrializes photonic quantum technologies. PRESS RELEASE — Human-Interface-Technologies have the potential to revolutionize entire industries. With its magnetic field sensor, the German quantum technology company Q.ANT has taken ..read more

Insider Brief Horizon Quantum Computing will create testbed to integrate its software stack with quantum computing hardware. The testbed will have capacity for multiple quantum computers, with Rigetti Computing and Quantum Machines selected to supply components for first system By acquiring its own hardware, Horizon gains full control over both hardware and software stacks. Image: Dr. Joe Fitzsimons, Founder & CEO at Horizon Quantum Computing. (Credit: Horizon Quantum Computing) PRESS RELEASE — Horizon Quantum Computing, a company building software development tools for quantum computer ..read more

Insider Brief Orientum published a paper comparing quantum algorithms for financial problems on certain quantum computing modalities. The study was published on the pre-print server ArXiv. The scientists examined the performance in IonQ (ion trap) and IBM (superconducting) quantum computers. PRESS RELEASE — Orientum received attention from academia by publishing ‘Comparative Study of Quantum-Circuit Scalability in a Financial Problem’, which was recently published on ArXiv. This paper analyzes how the algorithm will change in various quantum computers and found that ion trap quantum compute ..read more

In an era where technological advancements are reshaping industries, QURECA, a pioneer in quantum education and resources, is proud to unveil its new brand identity, an enhanced website, a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS), and an expanded courses catalogue. This transformation is more than a change of visuals; it signifies QURECA’s commitment to making quantum education accessible, interactive, and impactful for learners worldwide. A new look for a new era in quantum learning QURECA’s new brand identity is designed to mirror the innovation and dynamism of the quantum industry ..read more

Insider Brief Thales signed a memorandum of understanding with SeQure Quantum, a Chilean company specializing in quantum technology for encryption and cryptography. Thales and SeQure Quantum join forces to explore and develop joint strategies, transfer technology and knowledge related to space projects in Chile. The signing occurred during the 23rd edition of International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE). PRESS RELEASE — In an interconnected world, cybersecurity and innovative technologies must be present from the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space and cyberspace. In this context, Thal ..read more

Insider Brief Scientists report a new technique for quantum arrays could help unlock new ways to achieve quantum optimization of complex problems. The team says that the control mechanism could lead to different encodings of problems onto an analog quantum computer. The findings stem from a recent paper published in a longstanding collaboration between M Squared and the University of Strathclyde. A recent first-of-its-kind demonstration of “light-shift weighting” of a quantum array by scientists in the UK will help unlock new ways to achieve quantum optimization of complex problems. Us ..read more

Insider Brief A quantum algorithm has been developed that could make some post-quantum cryptological protection methods vulnerable to quantum computers. Yilei Chen reports that he developed a polynomial-time quantum algorithm capable of solving the Learning with Errors (LWE) problem. LWE is a foundational problem in modern cryptography, serving as the basis for various encryption schemes, including those that are considered resistant to attack by quantum computers. We may have entered Post-Post-Quantum Cryptology. Scientists have begun to digest a study recently posted on Cryptology ePrint ..read more

By LMP Education Trust April 14, 2024, will be remembered as a landmark day in India’s scientific annals, as the LMP Education Trust, Gurugram  proudly hosted World Quantum Day with the theme of “Raising a Quantum Ready Workforce”. The event emphasized the critical need to nurture a skilled workforce adept in harnessing the potential of the quantum revolution. The initiative was spearheaded by the esteemed Prof M M Pant, who is at the forefront of integrating quantum sciences into the fabric of modern technology. The day-long event started at 10:00 AM to welcome a galaxy of distinguished ..read more

Insider Brief A consortium reports their three-year project to build and operate one of the first quantum computers in the UK has been successfully completed. The group included Rigetti UK Limited, Oxford Instruments NanoScience, the Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh, Phasecraft and Standard Chartered Bank. The overall goal of the Rigetti-led £10 million consortium were to accelerate the commercialization of quantum computing in the UK. Image: The 32-qubit Aspen-class quantum computer was Rigetti’s first system deployed in the UK. Rigetti was joined by Oxford Instruments, U ..read more

Insider Brief A team of researchers used a Quantum computer to discover cancer drug candidates. The team used a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm to generate a molecule that could inhibit KRAS-mutant cancer genes. KRAS mutations are found in a large percentage of cancers, including lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. PRESS RELEASE — A team of researchers from the University of Toronto, Insilico Medicine and Zapata AI have for the first time used a Quantum computer to discover cancer drug candidates. The challenge was this: find new ways to inhibit KRAS-mutant cancer genes. KRAS ..read more