Hello, Quartz members, and welcome to Sunday Reads! It’s time to catch up with some of the most important stories of the week, plus a sneak peek at one story coming next week. Amazon takes creative control of the James Bond movie franchise Enjoying this newsletter? Let us know. We’d love to hear from you. … Read more
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Researchers at Microsoft have announced the creation of the first “topological qubits” in a device that stores information in an exotic state of matter, in what may be a significant breakthrough for quantum computing. At the same time, the researchers also published a … Read more
Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the first quantum chip powered by its new Topological Core architecture, which the company says will enable quantum computers capable of solving industrial-scale problems in years rather than decades. The chip leverages a novel material known as a topoconductor, which allows for the observation and control of Majorana particles, providing … Read more
A breakthrough in superconducting quantum computers could make them more scalable by using fiber optics instead of bulky electrical systems. This advancement could enable large-scale quantum computing and even networked quantum machines. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Quantum computing takes a leap forward with fiber-optic-connected qubits, making large-scale and networked quantum systems more feasible. Qubits—the building blocks of … Read more
A newly developed quantum simulator merges digital and analog techniques, vastly improving the ability to model complex systems. With applications ranging from material science to black hole research, this advance opens new doors in computational physics. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com By blending digital control with analog simulations, scientists have created a powerful new quantum simulator … Read more
A team of researchers from Google and the PSI Center for Scientific Computing has developed a novel quantum simulator that can perform digital and analog quantum computing operations with great precision. The simulator comprises 69 superconducting qubits and allows scientists to study the quantum processes that even the fastest supercomputers on Earth cannot decode. “Here … Read more
Google’s new Willow quantum chip has broken new ground in an important random circuit sampling … [+] benchmark, an important development in Google’s roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Pixabay Google has chalked up several amazing quantum computing records with its newest quantum 105-qubit superconducting chip called Willow. This performance is no surprise, considering Google’s heritage … Read more
Quantum computing remains something of a holy grail in the world of technology: it promises a huge leap in computing power, but only if someone can figure out how to square away the fault rates that prevent any scaling of the tech. Now, one of the more promising quantum startups in Europe is announcing a … Read more
IonQ Renews UAE’s TII Agreement, Bringing Advanced Quantum Computing to the Region IonQ, a leader in quantum computing and networking, has renewed its agreement with Abu Dhabi‘s Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII). This marks the second renewal in less than two years, further strengthening IonQ’s presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) … Read more
Riding the Quantum Wave: Alphabet Emerges as a Top Stock in the Quantum Computing Revolution The stock market hit record highs last year, and among the biggest gainers were companies harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). But another transformative technology is poised to reshape industries from healthcare to finance: quantum computing. While this market-moving … Read more