Quantum computing Research update New optical connections for trapped ions could lead to better quantum computers Two independent teams take important step towards scalability Read article: New optical connections for trapped ions could lead to better quantum computers
Quantum computing Podcasts Pathways to scalable quantum technologies Jelena Vučković and Michelle Simmons talk about their careers and drive to create practical quantum devices Read article: Pathways to scalable quantum technologies
Quantum computing Podcasts How capable are today’s quantum computers? Exploring what the first quantum computers might achieve, plus a preview of Quantum 2020 Read article: How capable are today’s quantum computers?
Quantum computing Podcasts Why Google builds quantum computers, the LGBT+ experience in physics, CERN’s carbon footprint Sergio Boixo, Ramon Barthelemy and Kate Ravilious are our guests this week Read article: Why Google builds quantum computers, the LGBT+ experience in physics, CERN’s carbon footprint
Quantum computing Research update Nifty noise trick makes quantum states live longer Simple scheme produces record-breaking decoherence times for solid-state spin qubits Read article: Nifty noise trick makes quantum states live longer
Quantum computing Research update Molecule’s electronic structure is simulated on a quantum computer Hartree-Fock calculations done on Google’s Sycamore machine Read article: Molecule’s electronic structure is simulated on a quantum computer
Quantum computing Research update Quantum computers may be heading underground to shield from cosmic rays Superconducting devices will need protection against ionizing radiation, new research shows Read article: Quantum computers may be heading underground to shield from cosmic rays
Quantum computing Research update Quantum error correction achieved using oscillator grid states Scheme uses only one qubit Read article: Quantum error correction achieved using oscillator grid states
Quantum computing Research update Physicists create quantum phase battery First device of its kind could be used in quantum computing circuits Read article: Physicists create quantum phase battery
Quantum computing Research update Thermodynamic study of D-Wave processor could lead to better quantum calculations Thermal noise could enable faster and more reliable computations Read article: Thermodynamic study of D-Wave processor could lead to better quantum calculations