We are in midst of the second quantum revolution moving from merely computing quantum properties of systems to exploiting them. Researchers are developing new capabilities in secure communication, ultra-sensitive and high signal to noise physical sensing of the environment and Quantum Information Science (QIS). Yet many scientists believe that quantum …
Read More »Unleashing the Power of Modular Quantum Computers: Towards Large-Scale Programmable Quantum Computing and the Quantum Internet
Introduction Quantum computing has emerged as a groundbreaking field that promises to revolutionize the way we process information and solve complex problems. Among the exciting advancements in this realm, modular quantum computers have taken center stage. These modular systems offer the potential to scale up and unlock the possibilities of …
Read More »Majorana Fermions: A New Class of Robust Qubits for Quantum Computing
Introduction Quantum computing has emerged as a transformative field with the potential to revolutionize various industries and scientific research. One of the key challenges in developing practical quantum computers lies in the fragile nature of qubits, the basic units of quantum information. However, recent advancements in the field have introduced …
Read More »Quantum programming languages, software tools and Quantum frameworks plays a critical role in exploiting the full potential of quantum computing systems in AI, machine learning, big data science, and optimisation
Global Quantum computing race is heating up among nations as well as between different organizations. In a major development, the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in June 2021 demonstrated what researchers claim is the world’s fastest quantum computing processor, surpassing the previous and unofficial record held by …
Read More »DARPA QuICC developing hybrid Quantum computer to solve optimization problems for Defense applications
Department of Defense (DOD) must solve many complex optimization problems to enable mission capabilities – from determining the most efficient way to distribute supplies to minimizing warfighters’ exposure to hostile forces. Solving these intricate scenarios is difficult, largely owing to the limitations of existing computing resources. Today, many optimization problems …
Read More »Single photon detector (SPD) critical technology for quantum computers and communications, and submarine detection
The process of detecting light—whether with our eyes, cameras or other devices—is at the heart of a wide range of civilian and military applications, including light or laser detection and ranging (LIDAR or LADAR), photography, astronomy, quantum information processing, medical imaging, microscopy and communications. Light is also being used in …
Read More »Quantum Technologies enter mainstream commercial applications, Large market growth predicted
Although universal fault-tolerant quantum computers – with millions of physical quantum bits (or qubits) – maybe a decade or two away, quantum computing research continues apace. It has been hypothesized that quantum computers will one day revolutionize information processing across a host of military and civilian applications from pharmaceuticals discovery, …
Read More »Quantum Biology discovering quantum mechanical principles employed by animals, plants and bacteria to design ultra efficient sensors and solar cells
Quantum mechanics is the fundamental theory that describes the properties of subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, molecular assemblies and possibly beyond. Quantum technology (QT) deal with practical applications of quantum mechanical properties—especially quantum entanglement, quantum superposition and quantum tunnelling—applied to quantum systems such as atoms, ions, electrons, photons, molecules or various …
Read More »Quantum hyperpolarization enhances MRI sensitivity to detect cancer and brain tumors
Quantum technology (QT) applies quantum mechanical properties such as quantum entanglement, quantum superposition, and No-cloning theorem to quantum systems such as atoms, ions, electrons, photons, or molecules. Quantum technologies are already revolutionizing life on Earth. But they also have the potential to change the way we operate in space. …
Read More »Canada launches strategy to become a powerhouse in quantum technology
Quantum computing and quantum information processing are next revolutionary technology expected to have immense impact. Quantum computers will be able to perform tasks too hard for even the most powerful conventional supercomputer and have a host of specific applications, from code-breaking and cyber security to medical diagnostics, big data analysis …
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