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A research collaboration between RIKEN Quantum Computing Center, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), and Fixstars Amplify Inc. has developed the first general-purpose optical quantum computing platform. The system is an analog-based, measurement-induced quantum computer designed to perform continuous-variable quantum operations efficiently and at scale, which makes it a unique tool in advancing quantum computing applications across various sectors. Access to the platform is currently available via a cloud system. This platform uses squeezed light and time-division multiplexing to create large-scale quantum entanglement, a core resource for performing complex calculations. Key optical components, developed by NTT, include a broadband optical parametric [...]

Figure. Word Cloud of Michał Parniak-Niedojadło’s (Uniwersytet Warszawski) 20+-years of research papers, using the Scholar Goggler tool by Ryan Morin.  by Amara Graps Some people read the patent records to determine the legal boundaries of ideas. I read the patent records to find the stories. In my current slice of quantum technology patent reading, the quantum memory patents not only showed me who is doing what, where, and when, but what is more effective for communication.  Prior Art and State of the Art Prior Art is specifically tied to evaluating a patent’s novelty based on disclosed or available knowledge at a [...]

by Amara Graps Figure. Word Cloud of Julien Laurat’s (Welinq) 20+-years of research papers, using the Scholar Goggler tool by Ryan Morin.  “Does your company have the necessary Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to ensure freedom to operate and adequate protection of the idea?” This query is one of the checks for every application to the European Innovation Council (EIC), an ambitious innovation initiative by Europe, with a budget of €10B. Reading the stories in the patent record can educate you on an entire field. Let’s take a look at a recent EIC fund recipient: Paris-based, Welinq, which won a €2.5M EIC [...]

IonQ has announced a partnership with NKT Photonics, a subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics, to provide advanced laser systems for its next-generation, data center-ready quantum computers. Under the agreement, NKT Photonics will deliver three prototype optical subsystems in 2025, designed specifically to support IonQ’s barium-based trapped-ion quantum computing systems. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance, scalability, and integration of IonQ’s systems for commercial applications, while also supporting IonQ’s long-term focus on developing enterprise-grade quantum solutions. The partnership highlights IonQ’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize quantum computing within conventional data center environments. NKT Photonics will utilize modular, fiber-based laser technologies [...]

IonQ has announced a collaboration with imec to develop photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and chip-scale ion traps for enhancing the performance and scalability of trapped ion quantum computing systems. This partnership leverages imec's expertise in photonic device integration to miniaturize key components traditionally implemented with bulk optics. By embedding these optics into chip-scale devices, IonQ aims to reduce hardware size, cost, and improve system robustness and qubit count. The partnership also focuses on developing advanced fabrication processes to enable high-performance, electro-optical systems essential for the next generation of quantum computers. This collaboration with imec supports IonQ's mission to accelerate the path [...]

Nu Quantum has partnered with CERN to use White Rabbit (WR) technology, a precision timing system initially developed to synchronize particle accelerators. WR provides sub-nanosecond synchronization, a critical requirement for enabling entanglement in large-scale quantum networks. This collaboration makes Nu Quantum the first quantum-focused company to join CERN’s White Rabbit Collaboration, aimed at promoting industry adoption of WR technology. Nu Quantum’s Quantum Networking Unit (QNU), set to launch in 2025, will employ WR technology to coordinate timing across multiple quantum nodes. The QNU will serve as a control interface that links quantum processors into a cohesive network, addressing scalability challenges by [...]

IonQ has announced its Q3 2024 financial results. A quick summary of some key financial metrics comparing Q3 2024 versus Q2 2024 and the year ago quarter of Q3 2023 is shown in the chart below. IonQ had another strong quarter in Q3 achieving a revenue of $12.4 million, slightly above their previous forecast of $9-$12 million. They also had a great books quarter of $63.5 million, with a large portion coming from a $54.5 million contract they signed with AFRL. The company is maintaining their previous expectation of $75 - $95 million in bookings for full year 2024, but they are [...]

IonQ will acquire the assets of Qubitekk in an all-cash deal for $22 million and members of the Qubitekk team will be joining the company. The deal also includes acquisition of Qubitekk's 118 U.S. and international patents in the areas of quantum networking hardware and quantum network security. IonQ has been investing in quantum networking technology in recent years with an acquisition of the assets of Entangled Networks in 2023 and a $54.4 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for researching quantum networking. Qubitekk is one of the few U.S. based companies developing products for this area. Their product [...]

IonQ and Ansys have initiated a partnership aimed at integrating quantum computing into the computer-aided engineering (CAE) market, a sector valued at approximately $10 billion. This collaboration will leverage IonQ's quantum computers to enhance Ansys’ simulation capabilities, enabling more complex design and development processes in industries that rely on advanced modeling, such as aerospace and automotive. IonQ plans to incorporate Ansys' multiphysics simulation tools to optimize and design its next-generation quantum computing systems, focusing on scalability and performance. Through this integration, IonQ anticipates accelerated product innovation by simulating highly detailed structural, optical, photonic, and electromagnetic properties crucial for quantum systems. The [...]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has achieved a critical advancement with the calibration of its latest 4,400+ qubit Advantage2™ processor. Earlier this year, the company had put online for customer use a smaller 1200 version of the Advantage2 system and they have an ultimate goal of providing a 7000 qubit Advantage2 in the future. This marks a significant upgrade in its annealing quantum computing capabilities, delivering enhanced performance for complex problem-solving applications. Compared to D-Wave's existing Advantage system, the Advantage2 processor exhibits twice the coherence time, a 40% increase in energy scale, and expanded 20-way qubit connectivity, all of which support faster solutions [...]