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White House issues two quantum directives set to bolster American infrastructure
From Nextgov: The directives work to establish a government oversight board to advance quantum science and technological development, emphasizing innovations in quantum computing technologies in relation to cryptography. Read More
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Frozen neon invention jolts quantum computer race
From IEEE Spectrum: New findings from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago suggest that electrons trapped on frozen solid neon could prove a simple yet powerful kind of qubit for use in future quantum computers. Read More
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President Biden announces two presidential directives advancing quantum technologies
From the White House: On May 4, President Biden signed two directives that will advance national initiatives in quantum information science. Together, the two directives lay the groundwork for continued American leadership in QIS while mitigating the risks that quantum computers pose to America’s national and economic security. Read More
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The quest for an ideal quantum bit
From Argonne National Laboratory: Q-NEXT collaborator David Schuster and team create a new qubit platform formed by freezing neon gas into a solid at very low temperatures, spraying electrons from a light bulb’s filament onto the solid, and trapping a single electron there. This system shows great promise to be developed into ideal building blocks for future quantum computers. Read More
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A quantum sense for dark matter
From Science: Quantum sensing can "make it possible to do an experiment in 3 years that would otherwise take thousands of years," says Q-NEXT collaborator Kent Irwin. By harnessing the strange rules of the subatomic realm, quantum sensors could solve one of the universe’s biggest mysteries. Read More
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A quantum of sensing — atomic scale bolsters new sensor boom
From IEEE Spectrum: An emerging generation of quantum sensors lead to new levels of sensitivity, new kinds of applications, and new opportunities to advance a range of fields, technologies, and scientific pursuits. Quantum sensing research by Q-NEXT collaborators David Awschalom, Kent Irwin, Paul Kwiat, Peter Maurer, and others is opening up possibilities in medicine, astrophysics, engineering and tech. Read More
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A mathematical shortcut for determining quantum information lifetimes
From Tohoku University: Having crunched the numbers on the quantum properties of 12,000 elements and compounds, researchers supported by Q-NEXT have published a new equation for approximating the length of time materials can maintain quantum information, called 'coherence time.' Read More
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New hardware created by Stanford team shows a way to develop delicate quantum technologies based on tiny mechanical devices
From Stanford University: By bringing the benefits of mechanical devices into the quantum realm, Stanford researchers aim to create advanced computing and sensing devices. Read More
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UW–Madison, industry partners run quantum algorithm on neutral atom quantum computer for the first time
From the University of Wisconsin–Madison: Researchers have successfully run a quantum algorithm on a type of quantum computer known as a cold atom quantum computer for the first time. The achievement by the team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, ColdQuanta and Riverlane brings quantum computing one step closer to being used in real-world applications. Read More
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Toshiba, Chicago Quantum Exchange partner to activate quantum network between University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory
From Toshiba: Toshiba and the Chicago Quantum Exchange announce the launch of a quantum key distribution network link between the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory using Toshiba’s multiplexed QKD units. The link is part of a multinode quantum network being established in the United States. 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