Phasecraft Ltd. researchers have developed a quantum algorithm potentially capable of dramatically speeding up optimisation processes, reducing the required annealing time from a scaling dependent on system size N to O(1). #phasecraft

A new quantum thermometer hits both precision limits at once A new quantum thermometer achieves both Heisenberg- and Landau-limited precision simultaneously, overcoming a longstanding challenge in accurately measuring temperature at the quantum level.

Dhanashree Boopathy joins SemiQon Dhanashree Boopathy sought an IC design program offering “the full puzzle, not just the corner pieces,” ultimately finding that breadth at Aalto University in Finland. #semiqon

Professor Chee Wei Wong of the University of California, Los Angeles, is developing two superconducting qubit-based quantum computers, one at UCLA and a matched system at Quantum Design’s San Diego headquarters. #quantumdesign

Superconducting qubits hit 99.9% accuracy with new control pulses Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and collaborating institutions have achieved 99.9% accuracy for the X gate in single-qubit superconducting quantum processors .

Control strategy cuts time to precise quantum readings Researchers have developed a control strategy for quantum readings that achieves performance within a “finite constant multiplicative factor” of the theoretical optimum.

University of Waterloo finds a fundamental limit to quantum repeaters Researchers at the University of Waterloo have proven a fundamental limit to long-distance quantum communication using current technology.

A quantum protocol estimates signal properties from a single dataset #harvarduniversity

Who Are the Godfathers of Quantum Cryptography? Wiesner, Bennett, Brassard, Shor and the Code Breakers

Congress directs Treasury to review investments in quantum tech

Governor Kathy Hochul is directing a $360 million investment into New York’s quantum sector following a new study revealing the state’s position as second nationally in quantum-related businesses, research groups and patents.

Florida Atlantic University wins $400,000 to build quantum-proof security Florida Atlantic University is receiving $400,000 from the National Science Foundation to build digital defenses against the potential threat of quantum computers. #nist

Roson Nongthombam and Amarendra K. Sarma of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati investigate the role of continuous measurement and postselection in the dynamics and entanglement of a transmon-cavity-transmon coupled system.

Chinese Academy of Sciences team hits 18.8% efficiency on large-area solar cells #chineseacademyofsciences

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Google Quantum AI is launching the verifiable quantum circuit compilation competition on Kaggle , challenging participants to use artificial intelligence to dramatically shrink quantum circuits. #googlequantumai

The cybersecurity agencies of France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden have jointly cast doubt on the practical value of quantum key distribution (QKD), stating it is not viable for most current applications.

Mitacs funding helps Ericsson and ÉTS build quantum skills Ericsson Canada and École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) are collaborating to advance quantum computing research in Quebec with funding from the Mitacs Accelerate program, the company says. #ericsson

QuantumGenie links PHP hack to post-quantum readiness This AI-assisted discovery prompted coordinated fixes, but highlighted a larger operational risk: knowing a technology is vulnerable is only the beginning. #quantumgenie

Quantum algorithm finds states of systems driven by periodic forces Abhishek Kumar of Virginia Tech and colleagues have developed Floquet-ADAPT- VQE , a quantum algorithm designed to simulate the complex behavior of quantum systems subjected to periodic forces.