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The United States and Denmark take steps to strengthen quantum cooperation
From quantum.gov: Following the June 3 meeting between the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod, the United States and Denmark signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technology. Leveraging both countries’ strengths in QIST, this cooperation statement will strengthen the supply chain, grow the industrial base, and educate future generations of quantum talent. Read More
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Danna Freedman named 2022 Blavatnik Award finalist
From MIT Chemistry: Freedman has elevated molecular qubits to the cutting edge of quantum information science by achieving record stability and demonstrating optical read-out of a molecular qubit state. Thanks to her momentous discoveries, molecular qubits will certainly be a major player in future quantum information technology. Read More
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Recognizing America’s leading innovative scientists, the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists names 31 finalists
Q-NEXT collaborators Danna Freedman of MIT and Liang Jiang of the University of Chicago are named two of 31 finalists for the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists, the world’s largest unrestricted prize honoring early-career scientists and engineers. Read More
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Quantum News Roundup: AWS, D-Wave, BT and More
From Enter Quantum: Amazon Web Services has become a member of Q-NEXT. Read More
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University of Wisconsin–Madison's Mikhail Kats, Mark Saffman honored
From the University of Wisconsin–Madison: Q-NEXT collaborators Mikhail Kats and Mark Saffman of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received fellowships from the university's Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education for 2022-23. Kats received a Romnes Fellowship, which recognizes faculty with exceptional research contributions within their first six years from promotion to a tenured position. Saffman received a WARF professorship, which honors faculty who have made major contributions to the advancement of knowledge, primarily through their research endeavors, but also as a result of their teaching and service activities. Read More
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Sensing a cure: quantum technology takes aim at neurodegenerative disease
From the University of Chicago: Q-NEXT collaborator Peter Maurer at the University of Chicago creates next-generation quantum sensors that will unlock new doors in biological and medical research. Built from diamonds and powered by quantum physics, Maurer’s nanosensors will be able to measure magnetic and electric fields, time, temperature, and pressure inside a living cell. Read More
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Turning a million-qubit quantum computing dream into reality
From The Next Platform: Earlier this year, Intel announced that it had successfully fabricated more than 10,000 arrays, each with three to 55 quantum dots, on a 300-millimeter wafer with a yield higher than 95%. Q-NEXT collaborator James Clarke, director of quantum hardware at Intel, says the feat was made possible thanks to the fact that Intel, unlike most other companies pursuing quantum, runs its own fabs, which the company also used to manufacture the control logic needed that allows such a high density of qubits. Read More
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UChicago spinout Super.tech acquired by quantum ecosystem leader ColdQuanta, a Q-NEXT partner
From the University of Chicago: Q-NEXT partner ColdQuanta has acquired Super.tech, a University of Chicago quantum software spinout and Q-NEXT affiliate. ColdQuanta is establishing a Chicago-based office that will draw on the talent and innovation from the University and the city’s robust startup ecosystem. Super.tech’s full team will remain on board, including CEO Pranav Gokhale and Chief Scientist Fred Chong. Read More
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ColdQuanta acquires Super.tech and announces the commercial availability of Hilbert, the world’s first cold atom quantum computer
From ColdQuanta: Q-NEXT partner ColdQuanta, a global quantum ecosystem leader, has acquired Chicago-based Super.tech, a world leader in quantum software application and platform development and Q-NEXT affiliate Read More
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Quantum network solutions, by ground and by air
From the Chicago Quantum Exchange: Q-NEXT collaborators Liang Jiang and Paul Kwiat are tackling obstacles central to the implementation of large-scale quantum networks by ground and by air. Read More
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Design rules and synthesis of quantum memory candidates
From the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Researchers use density functional theory calculations to identify possible europium compounds to serve as a new quantum memory platform. They also synthesize one of the predicted compounds, a brand new, air-stable material that is a strong candidate for use… Read More
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‘Ruler for light’ could enable detailed measurement in personal devices
Frequency combs have revolutionized precision measurement, but the bulky, power-hungry devices are limited to lab settings. A new efficient laser “microcomb” developed by Stanford researchers could bring that revolution to the handheld electronics realm. Read More
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Resurrecting niobium for quantum science
For years, niobium was considered an underperformer when it came to superconducting qubits. Now scientists supported by Q-NEXT have found a way to engineer a high-performing niobium-based qubit and so take advantage of niobium’s superior qualities. Read More
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Researchers from startups, government labs and academia develop new techniques for making qubits out of erbium
Argonne project addresses quantum technology challenges and highlight sthe versatility of a rare-earth metal used in lasers and to color glass. Read More
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Meet Edward Schmitt, facilities engineer
Former Marine Corps electronics technician Edward Schmitt keeps the Argonne Quantum Foundry running while advocating for veterans. Read More