Microsoft And Quantinuum Improve Quantum Error Rates By 800x

2024-04-18 06:05 PM by Wanda Parisien

Advances in quantum error correction are needed to enable quantum computing to surpass classical … [+] supercomputers. Pixabay Microsoft and Quantinuum quantum computing researchers just announced a major advance in error-rate reduction using a technique called qubit virtualization. This method combines Quantinuum’s high-precision H-2 ion-trap quantum computer with Microsoft’s syndrome extraction methodology. This breakthrough sets …

Microsoft may have finally made quantum computing useful

2024-04-07 04:27 AM by Wanda Parisien

The dream of quantum computing has always been exciting: What if we could build a machine working at the quantum level that could tackle complex calculations exponentially faster than a computer limited by classical physics? But despite seeing IBM, Google and others announce iterative quantum computing hardware, they’re still not being used for any practical …

Is OpenAI Opening up to Quantum?

2024-03-16 11:51 AM by Wanda Parisien

With a new hire, subtle announcements and an obvious need, experts are wondering if OpenAI is investigating the use of quantum to power its AI empire. The Register, for example, reported that the artificial intelligence giant has recently acquired a new addition to its team: Ben Bartlett, a former quantum systems architect at PsiQuantum. The …

Quantinuum-led Scientists’ Non-Abelian Topological Order Study Published in Nature

2024-02-17 10:30 AM by Wanda Parisien

Insider Brief Non-Abelian topological order study was published in Nature this week. Last year, the Quantinuum-led team announced they were able to realize and control a state of matter known as non-Abelian topological order within a quantum processor.. The peer-review step marks an important part of the scientific journey for this research — and what …

UK Government Puts £45 Million Toward Quantum Computing

2024-02-06 11:48 AM by Wanda Parisien

Quantum computing is the focus of a £45 million ($57 million) investment by the U.K. government announced on Feb. 5. The money goes toward finding practical uses for quantum computing and creating a “quantum-enabled economy” by 2033. Government investment goes to prototypes and business accelerator Of the total investment, £30 million ($38 million) is dedicated …