CERN Demonstrates Coherent Control of Antiproton Spin State — an Antiqubit
BASE, which is a CERN initiative to compare the properties of protons and antiprotons, has announced results wherein an antiproton was kept in a coherent oscillation between spin states for 50 seconds. The linked news release describes this as the first antimatter qubit. That’s quite a mouthful, but as a former physicist myself, I’m a […]
IBM Commits $150 Billion to Advance U.S. Technology Leadership
IBM is placing a massive bet on the future of American innovation. The company recently announced a $150 billion investment in the United States over the next five years. The goal? Accelerate the development of advanced technologies like quantum computing, mainframes, and semiconductors — all while bolstering domestic manufacturing. It’s a bold move, and one […]
Phasecraft Announces Improved Quantum Algorithm
Quantum computing is drawing nearer and nearer to real practical applications. Hardware is advancing all the time, and with constant progress towards larger and more fault-tolerant quantum computers, it now seems very foreseeable that they’ll soon find a role in many industries. There are many functions they’ll never be well-suited to, and there’ll probably never […]
A 250-Mile Quantum Video Call
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, operating as part of the UK’s Quantum Network and Quantum Communications Hub, have demonstrated long-distance quantum communication between their two cities using quantum key distribution, including a live video conference. Their results were presented recently at Optical Fiber Communications 2025 in San Francisco. This is the latest […]
Quantum Computing for Wealth and Security
Global development of quantum computing technology is advancing rapidly with both the public and private sector investing heavily to get quantum computers ready for real-world applications. But what are these real-world applications? Quantum-pioneer Professor Gerard Milburn – the “M” in the KLM scheme for quantum computing with linear optics – addressed this question yesterday at a public […]
Quantum Software at the EPO
The following article was originally published in A.I.P.P.I JAPAN’s journal, (August 2024 issue). Quantum Software at the EPO 1. Introduction There has been much interest in quantum computing over the last 10 years. The EPO Patent Insight Report on Quantum Computing (Jan 2023) showed that there has been a higher growth rate in applications for […]
New Breakthroughs in Self-Correction May Unlock the Potential of Quantum Computers
Quantum computers are one step closer to becoming practical tools for real-world applications, thanks to new advances in error correction. Recent developments have demonstrated that quantum systems are now able to correct their own errors, significantly improving the accuracy of their calculations. Unlike classical computers, which rely on binary states (0s and 1s), quantum computers […]
The Looming Quantum Computing Threat to Blockchain Security
Blockchain technology, hailed for its decentralized structure and ironclad security, is standing at a crossroads as quantum computing looms on the horizon. With each breakthrough in quantum technology, the cryptographic algorithms that safeguard blockchain could be at risk. Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Security The security of blockchain technology relies heavily on cryptographic algorithms that are currently […]
Xiaohong Chip Sets New Standards in China’s Quantum Computing Journey
The Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has made a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing with the introduction of the Xiaohong chip. This 504-qubit superconducting quantum computing chip sets a new record for China in the realm of superconducting quantum technology. 504 qubits sets a […]
QMware, NVIDIA, and Oracle Join Forces to Develop Hybrid Quantum Computing for Enterprise Application
In a significant move advancing the availability of quantum computing for enterprises, QMware has announced a collaborative effort with NVIDIA and Oracle. This partnership is intended to develop hybrid quantum computing applications by leveraging the strengths of classical computing with emerging quantum computing. QMware’s collaboration with NVIDIA and Oracle may provide a pivotal moment in […]
