By Sorin Adam Matei, Associate Dean for Research, Purdue University for The Conversation. Quantum computing is like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates: You never know what you’re gonna get. Quantum phenomena – the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels – are not definite, one thing or another. They are opaque clouds of possibility or, more precisely, probabilities. When someone observes a quantum system, it loses its quantum-ness and “collapses” into a definite state. Quantum phenomena are mysterious and often counterintuitive. This makes quantum computing di ..read more

Insider Brief Dell Technologies has recently announced initiatives that involved quantum computing. The company has developed a strategic collaboration with Aramco to explore the use of advanced computing in the energy sector. Dell also released information about its hybrid classical/quantum platform. Dell Technologies hasn’t done a lot of arm waving in the quantum industry, but recent news shows it is steadily gaining traction in the field. Recently, the company announced it was developed a strategic collaboration with Aramco to explore energy sector innovations, which includes the use of ..read more

Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced the launch of a new hybrid quantum solver for nonlinear programs. Available through D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service, the company believes the new solver will help customers solve complex optimization problems of increased scale. The release was announced at D-Wave’s Qubits 2024 user conference. PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, announced today at its global Qubits 2024 user conference the launch of a new hybrid quant ..read more

Welcome back to DeepTech Product, where we delve into the world of deep tech product management. Today, we bring you insights from a riveting conversation with Ed Wood, VP of Product at Nu Quantum. Ed’s journey through the realms of quantum computing and hardware cryptography offers invaluable lessons for navigating the complex landscape of deep tech product development. Prefer listening? …….Audio versions on Apple podcasts, Spotify. Subscribe to the newsletter and join the community for free :https://deeptechsyndicate.substack.com/ We cover the following topics: What is the specific ch ..read more

Editor’s Note: Based on the excitement generated by the announcement that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we would like to publish an in-depth piece on the origins and motivation of IYQ2025. We would like to thank the team behind IYQ2025 for allowing us to share. Celebrating 100 years of Quantum Science Revolution: United Nations declares 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology  The Road to the Proclamation of IYQ2025  Ismael Madrigal Permanent Delegation of Mexico to UNESCO Ana María Cetto Instituto de F ..read more

Insider Brief Zero Point Cryogenics is proud to announce that it has successfully secured $2.67 million CAD in non-dilutive funding. The funding includes $1.95 million from PrairiesCan’s Regional Quantum Initiative and $723,500 from the City of Edmonton Edge Fund. This funds will be used to strengthen the company’s market presence in North America and emerging quantum markets. PRESS RELEASE — Zero Point Cryogenics is proud to announce that it has successfully secured $2.67 million CAD in non-dilutive funding to unlock the next phase of its rapid development plan. The funding comprises $1.95 ..read more

“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, CCO at QuEra Computing Dominik Ulmer, Chief Quantum Solutions officer at ParTec, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Dominik discusses ParTec’s transition from a traditional HPC software company to integrating quantum computing into their offerings. He explains their approach to hybrid classical-quantum systems, including virtualizing quantum computers as special nodes within HPC clusters and supporting various quantum modalities. Dominik highlights the importance of minimizing new infrastructure requirements for quantum systems, the use of ..read more

In an interview, Dr Paul Terry, CEO of Photonic Inc., delves into the transformative potential of quantum computing and the pivotal phases the industry will progress through to achieve large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum systems.  Insider Brief Paul Terry, CEO of Photonic Inc., explores the transformative potential of quantum computing and the crucial phases needed to develop large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum systems. He outlines three critical phases for the development of scalable quantum systems. Terry explains how Photonic is focusing on the connection between networking and scalab ..read more

Insider Brief Queen Mary University of London, has installed a dilution refrigerator from Oxford Instruments NanoScience. The refrigerator will help support the expansion of the university’s quantum research activities. Researchers are working on engineering quantum systems with atomic precision by creating molecules with the desired quantum properties through chemical design. PRESS RELEASE — To support the expansion of its quantum research activities, The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, has installed a dilution refrigerator from Oxford Instrument ..read more

Insider Brief Riverlane is joining The Quantum Energy Initiative, a community that encourages research to make quantum technologies energy efficient. Quantum tech will only be truly successful if they have a smaller environmental footprint than classical alternatives. Riverlane is developing its core product with energy efficiency as a key design principle. PRESS RELEASE — Riverlane, the global leader in quantum error correction technology, is pleased to announce its acceptance into the Quantum Energy Initiative, a global community of quantum technology companies and research organisations c ..read more