Quantum News
Sign InSign Up
Home/Quantum Technology/Government Quantum Initiatives: National Programs & Policy

Government Quantum Initiatives: National Programs & Policy

Government quantum news: National Quantum Initiative, quantum policy, EU Quantum Flagship, China quantum. Quantum regulation & programs.

4,620 Articles
Updated Daily

Governments worldwide recognize quantum technologies as strategic priorities. India's National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved on 19 April 2023, represents a comprehensive framework with ₹6,003.65 crore allocation for eight years.

India's National Quantum Mission Structure

Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) under NQM: Quantum Computing: Foundation for QC Innovation at IISc Bengaluru (lead), with partners including IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, TIFR Mumbai, and others; Quantum Communication: IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation at IIT Madras with C-DOT Delhi; Quantum Sensing & Metrology: Qmet Tech Foundation at IIT Bombay; Quantum Materials & Devices: QMD Foundation at IIT Delhi.

Key NQM Deliverables: Intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years; satellite-based secure quantum communications over 2000 km; inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km; multi-node quantum networks with quantum memories; magnetometers with high sensitivity and atomic clocks for precision timing; quantum materials including superconductors and novel semiconductor structures.

Supporting Infrastructure

Quantum fabrication facilities at IISc Bengaluru (₹720 crore total investment); quantum fabrication facilities at IIT Bombay; smaller facilities at IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur; dilution refrigeration laboratories at TIFR Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru, and TIFR Hyderabad.

Other Government Programs: DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory for Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT) at DIAT Pune; Centre for Excellence in Quantum Technology (CEQT) at IISc Bengaluru (MeitY supported); Centre for Quantum Information, Communication and Computing (CQuICC) at IIT Madras; ISRO space-based quantum communication initiatives.

Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030 - Yahoo Financequantum-computing

Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030 - Yahoo Finance

Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030 Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool Sat, September 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM EDT 5 min read IONQ -0.24% QBTS +0.84% NVDA -0.03% Quantum computing companies are finally starting to generate real revenue. IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), for instance, raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $450 million to $460 million ahead of its first joint investor day on Tuesday -- helped by the addition of SkyWater Technology, the chipmaking business it acquired at the end of July. D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QBTS) is at a much earlier stage. The quantum computing specialist's revenue for the first half of 2026 fell 67% year over year to $5.9 million. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Even so, I predict the company's revenue triples before 2030. The case doesn't rest on D-Wave's recent growth rate -- there isn't one to lean on. It rests on what customers have already contracted to spend. To be clear, I'm predicting what the business does, not what the stock does. The growth stock trades near $18 as of this writing, less than half its 52-week peak of $46.75, and I think even a tripled top line would leave shares expensive. Image source: Getty Images. A lumpy revenue base D-Wave's full-year 2025 revenue was $24.6 million, up 179% from $8.8 million in 2024. That jump, however, leaned heavily on a single event. The company's first-ever sale of an annealing quantum computing system contributed $12.6 million to first-quarter 2025 revenue. So when 2026 lapped that deal, the comparisons turned ugly. Revenue fell 81% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, and revenue in the second quarter was essentially flat at $3.1 million.

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0
Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030quantum-computing

Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030

Quantum computing companies are finally starting to generate real revenue. IonQ (IONQ -0.24%), for instance, raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $450 million to $460 million ahead of its first joint investor day on Tuesday -- helped by the addition of SkyWater Technology, the chipmaking business it acquired at the end of July.D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +0.84%) is at a much earlier stage. The quantum computing specialist's revenue for the first half of 2026 fell 67% year over year to $5.9 million.Even so, I predict the company's revenue triples before 2030. The case doesn't rest on D-Wave's recent growth rate -- there isn't one to lean on. It rests on what customers have already contracted to spend.To be clear, I'm predicting what the business does, not what the stock does. The growth stock trades near $18 as of this writing, less than half its 52-week peak of $46.75, and I think even a tripled top line would leave shares expensive. Image source: Getty Images. A lumpy revenue baseD-Wave's full-year 2025 revenue was $24.6 million, up 179% from $8.8 million in 2024. That jump, however, leaned heavily on a single event. The company's first-ever sale of an annealing quantum computing system contributed $12.6 million to first-quarter 2025 revenue. So when 2026 lapped that deal, the comparisons turned ugly. Revenue fell 81% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, and revenue in the second quarter was essentially flat at $3.1 million.Set the system sale aside, and the ongoing business (mostly selling access to D-Wave's machines over the cloud) still generates only a few million dollars a quarter. Any credible forecast has to start there, with a base that is tiny and bumpy.The order book is soaringBookings, which capture the value of contracts customers signed during the period, totaled $35.5 million in the first half of 2026. A year earlier, that figure was just $2.9 million. Notably, that six-month figure topped the company's revenue for all of last year

The Motley FoolLoading...0
Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at Q.ANT, Qtonic Quantum, QuantrolOx, and Leiden Cryogenicsquantum-computing

Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at Q.ANT, Qtonic Quantum, QuantrolOx, and Leiden Cryogenics

Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at Q.ANT, Qtonic Quantum, QuantrolOx, and Leiden Cryogenics Q.ANT has appointed IBM veteran Joerg Behrend as Vice President Hardware. Behrend brings over two decades of experience in processor development and high-performance computing, having most recently served as Senior Manager for IBM Quantum at IBM R&D in Böblingen. In his new role, he will oversee hardware engineering and processor architecture, leading the transition of Q.ANT’s Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonic Native Processing Units (NPUs) into volume production. Behrend reports to CTO Bruno Spruth and will operate across Q.ANT’s Stuttgart and Austin sites. The full press release is available here. Qtonic Quantum has appointed former Google Managing Director Gina Fratarcangeli as Senior Advisor, AI Transformation and Global Alliances. Fratarcangeli brings three decades of executive leadership from Google, Accenture, IBM, and Genpact. At Qtonic Quantum, she will advise on commercial strategy, enterprise post-quantum adoption, and global alliance initiatives with systems integrators and cloud providers to support the company’s post-quantum risk remediation strategy. The official announcement can be found here. QuantrolOx has appointed Srishti Mahhajan as Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Development. Mahhajan brings international leadership experience across EMEA, APAC, and North America, having held senior corporate strategy, restructuring, and transformation roles at Barclays (within the CEO Office), GlobalLogic, and Westpac Group. At QuantrolOx, she will oversee global strategic growth, cross-border partnerships, and market expansion for the company’s automated quantum control software platform. The update details are accessible here. Leiden Cryogenics has appointed Eric Kievit as its new Chief Executive Officer. Founder Giorgio Frossati, who established the company in 1992 and built world-record ultralow-temperature cooling systems, will transition to

Quantum Computing ReportLoading...0
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystemquantum-computing

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystem

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystem Deeptech startup QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication. Established under the Department of Science & Technology’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), Samgnya serves as a national translational platform uniting academic research, industrial testbeds, startups, and public sector stakeholders to accelerate sovereign quantum technology commercialization. Led by Founder Colonel Sai Shankar P (Retd.), QClairvoyance Quantum Labs will collaborate with Samgnya across five core domain tracks: quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum artificial intelligence (QAI), post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and next-generation compute architectures. The partnership establishes an operational pipeline to transition theoretical research from laboratory environments onto national testbeds for performance validation, standard compliance, and end-user industrial deployment. [ QClairvoyance & IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Strategic R&D Framework ]R&D & Software FocusNational Hub CapabilitiesTranslation & Deployment• Quantum Computing & QAI Algorithms• Quantum Communication & QKD Testbeds• National Quantum Mission (NQM) Grants• Post-Quantum Cybersecurity (PQC)• Standards & Interoperability Protocols• Industry Co-Development & IP Transfer• Next-Generation Hybrid Compute• Startup Incubation & Workforce Training• Hardware-Agnostic Software Validation The agreement complements QClairvoyance’s regional workforce initiatives, including its alliance as a quantum skilling partner for enterprise software developer Bloq Quantum. Under CEO Ravindra Barlingay, Samgnya will provide QClairvoyance with direct access to hardware testbed infrastructure, supporting India’s mandate to convert early-stage quantum R&D into certified, de

Quantum Computing ReportLoading...0
Researchers Bound Quantum Infidelity during Simulation Periodsquantum-computing

Researchers Bound Quantum Infidelity during Simulation Periods

Until now, simulating how electrons behave in nanoscale devices over extended periods required an ever-increasing computational effort to accurately capture their interactions with surrounding materials. Now, The researchers at Quantum Centre have devised ‘tape-recorder’ coarse graining, a new technique that dynamically adjusts simulations of quantum nanostructures by focusing on only those environmental factors significantly influencing electron behaviour. Researchers at the centre have created a new computational technique called ‘tape-recorder’ coarse graining to simulate electron behaviour in nanoscale devices more efficiently. This approach dynamically simplifies complex simulations by concentrating on only those environmental interactions that strongly affect electrons; crucially, this allows for longer and more dependable results than previous methods like hierarchical equations of motion. The researchers developed a new computational technique called ‘tape-recorder’ coarse graining to simulate electron behaviour in nanoscale devices more efficiently; this is crucial as accurately modelling these systems traditionally demands ever-increasing computing power due to complex interactions between electrons and their surroundings. This approach simplifies simulations by focusing on only those environmental influences that strongly affect electrons, a process akin to using a low-resolution image where fine details are blurred, but overall shape remains clear. The team characterizes each reservoir mode, essentially a sea of electrons providing or absorbing charge like batteries powering a circuit, by its coupling weight, discarding modes with negligible impact after they’ve contributed to the simulation. This method allows for longer, more dependable results than previous techniques, but does it truly overcome the limitations imposed by entanglement in these intricate quantum systems. Sustained fermionic transport simulation via dynamic management of environmental c

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Chicago State University Launches CQuEST Center to Anchor South Side Quantum Workforce Pipeline - Quantum Computing Reportquantum-computing

Chicago State University Launches CQuEST Center to Anchor South Side Quantum Workforce Pipeline - Quantum Computing Report

Chicago State University Launches CQuEST Center to Anchor South Side Quantum Workforce Pipeline Chicago State University (CSU) has formally launched the CSU Quantum Education, Science and Technology Center (CQuEST), an Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)-authorized research and workforce hub located on Chicago’s South Side. The center unifies CSU’s quantum and semiconductor credentials under a single administrative framework, building on academic programs first authorized in December 2025. CQuEST coordinates three stackable academic pathways: a minor in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE), a QISE Certificate, and a Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing Certificate. Operating as an educational founding partner of the nearby Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP), CQuEST provides students with priority access to research facilities, paid internships via the NSF-funded Mic2ExL initiative, and direct workforce pipelines with national laboratories and industrial partners. [ CQuEST Center Program Architecture & Regional Integration ]Academic CredentialsResearch & Facility PartnersCommunity & K-12 Outreach• QISE Certificate & Minor• Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP)• Elevate 17 (Chicago Public Schools)• Semiconductor Technology Certificate• NSF Mic2ExL Paid Internship Program• High School Summer Science Programs• Dual-Enrollment Coursework• Regional National Laboratories & Industry Partners• K–12 Educator Quantum Workshops Led by Center Director Dr. Valerie Goss, CQuEST also extends beyond undergraduate degree programs to manage regional STEM engagement, including the Elevate 17 collaboration with Chicago Public Schools, K–12 educator training, and summer high school research immersions designed to broaden participation across the emerging Midwestern quantum ecosystem. Review the announcement via the Citizen Newspaper Group here, and inspect university coverage at Chicago State University News her

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0
The White House just changed the quantum game. Here’s what it means for national security. - Federal News Networkquantum-computing

The White House just changed the quantum game. Here’s what it means for national security. - Federal News Network

--> Commentary The White House just changed the quantum game. Here’s what it means for national security. For federal civilian agencies, the post-quantum cryptography migration clock is now ticking toward a major accountability deadline. Cameron Chehreh September 11, 2026 6:29 pm 5 min read       President Donald Trump recently signed two executive orders that together represent the most consequential federal action on quantum technology in a generation. I am not saying that lightly. I have spent the better part of my career sitting at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. I have watched quantum move from a theoretical curiosity to a genuine pillar of America’s defense posture. And what the administration put forward is the clearest signal yet that Washington understands the stakes. Let me break down what these executive orders actually say and why they matter so much to those of us in the quantum industry. ‘Ushering in the next frontier of quantum innovation:’ Building the machine The quantum innovation executive order establishes a national effort to develop the first quantum computer powerful enough to initiate an era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery. The White House set a target for 2028. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Michael Kratsios said it plainly on the day of signing: “We believe this can happen by 2028.”         Join us Sept. 15 and 17 for the Federal Leader’s Guide to the CAIO & CDO where leaders will share what's shaping the future of government. Register today! That is an aggressive timeline, but it is achievable through focused efforts. The order directs the departments of Energy, Commerce and Defense, plus the intelligence community and NASA, to coordinate on deploying quantum-enabled sensors and networks within five years. It calls for a full update to the National Quantum Strategy, new domestic supply chain assessments, and

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0
Security in the Post-Quantum Era, What Changes Once the Migration Is Donequantum-computing

Security in the Post-Quantum Era, What Changes Once the Migration Is Done

Post-quantum security arrives in most organisations as a configuration change that nobody notices. A browser update turns on a new key exchange. A certificate renews with a larger key, and the security team finds that the page loads exactly as it did the day before. That quiet result is the whole point of the migration, and it hides both how much has changed underneath and how much has stayed the same. This guide is written for the security lead at a mid-sized organisation who has read the migration plan and wants to know what the job looks like afterwards. It covers what changes when the new algorithms go in, what does not, which new risks arrive with the new code, and how the programme is run while the standards keep moving. Two things are left out. The mathematics of the threat, and the question of when a capable quantum computer might exist, are covered in our guide to Q-Day. Post-quantum security is neither a product nor a date, but a set of new algorithms with larger keys and a handshake that carries two kilobytes more. It is also an inventory that has to stay current, and a small number of habits that a security team keeps for a decade. Please note. This guide reports what published standards, government guidance and vendor documentation say about running security after a post-quantum migration. It is not legal, regulatory or security advice, and it is general rather than tailored to any organisation. Standards, deadlines and product support all change, so check anything that binds you against the primary sources linked here and take advice from qualified professionals before acting. Key Takeaways The keys get bigger and the pages do not get slower. ML-KEM-768, the new algorithm for agreeing a key, sends a 1,184-byte public key where X25519 sent 32 bytes. An ML-DSA-65 signature is 3,309 bytes against 64 for an elliptic-curve one. A hybrid handshake carries about 2.3 kilobytes more. Browsers absorbed it without anyone noticing. Symmetric encryption is untouche

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Dynamical Decoupling Shields Qubits From Heavy-Hex Crosstalkquantum-computing

Dynamical Decoupling Shields Qubits From Heavy-Hex Crosstalk

Researchers at the University of Southern California and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have demonstrated anisotropic scaling of a surface-code quantum memory on IBM’s Heron-generation superconducting processors. The team moved beyond uniform scaling to achieve codes with distances of (3,5) and (5,3), improving the protection of logical quantum states. This work addresses a central challenge in quantum computing: implementing error correction on hardware where the physical qubit layout doesn’t naturally match the code’s requirements, using a “fold-unfold” embedding and robust dynamical decoupling. The results establish a path toward testing subthreshold surface-code scaling with optimized control on non-native architectures. Surface Code Scaling on Heavy-Hex Processors Achieving subthreshold scaling of quantum memory represents a pivotal challenge, particularly when the hardware’s inherent connectivity doesn’t align with the demands of the surface code. Researchers have now addressed this issue using IBM’s heavy-hex superconducting processors, employing a co-designed approach to both code embedding and control mechanisms. This strategy centers on a “fold-unfold” embedding, minimizing circuit depth via SWAP gates and utilizing bridge ancillas, coupled with robust, gap-aware dynamical decoupling (DD). Experiments conducted on Heron-generation devices perform anisotropic scaling from a uniform distance 3 code to anisotropic distance (d_x,d_z) = (3,5) and (5,3) codes. The team found that increasing dz (d_x) improves the protection of Z-basis (X-basis) logical states across multiple quantum error correction cycles. While global subthreshold scaling for all initial logical states remains elusive, the results suggest it is attainable with further hardware refinements. Dynamical decoupling suppresses coherent ZZ crosstalk and non-Markovian dephasing that accumulate during idle periods inherent in heavy-hex layouts. The researchers found that DD also eliminates misleadin

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Quandela and Quanova team up to grow quantum skills in Vietnamquantum-computing

Quandela and Quanova team up to grow quantum skills in Vietnam

During the Vietnam-France Leaders Forum, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm in attendance, Quandela and Quanova formalized a strategic partnership to accelerate quantum computing development in Vietnam. The agreement unites Quandela’s full-stack photonic quantum computing platform with Quanova’s local expertise, supported by investment from Nam A Bank, to cultivate talent and identify practical applications, the company says. “Vietnam is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic quantum ecosystems,” says Quandela, with the ambition to establish trained personnel, access to photonic quantum computing, and collaborative projects for Vietnamese institutions.

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Barcelona Team Finds Entangled Magnons Slow Down in Tuned Bathsquantum-computing

Barcelona Team Finds Entangled Magnons Slow Down in Tuned Baths

Magnon transport now serves as an experimentally accessible proxy for entanglement without directly measuring joint quantum states, previously requiring full state reconstruction. Andrés N. Cáliz and colleagues at Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech demonstrated that a single magnon forms a mobile polaron, a quasiparticle combining the excitation and surrounding medium, whose velocity is reduced due to its interaction with a Bose-Hubbard bath, generating magnon-boson entanglement. They revealed that energy transfer speed within materials can reliably indicate quantum connections between particles without direct observation of those links. This offers a new approach to investigating intricate quantum systems by measuring easily accessible characteristics like velocity reductions rather than attempting complex reconstructions of internal states. The team showed tracking energy transfer provides a way to detect quantum connections without directly observing them, examining how quickly excitations move through a medium. A key concept is the ‘polaron’, understood as an excitation bundled or ‘dressed by its surroundings, similar to a runner adding weights during training to build strength and alter their movement. Studying magnons, ripples of spin excitation in magnetic materials akin to waves on water, coupled with a Bose-Hubbard bath (a collection of interacting particles), they found that reductions in magnon velocity correlate with entanglement generated within the system, providing a measurable proxy for these subtle quantum links. Magnon Velocity Reduction Directly Signals Entanglement Through Polaron Formation Velocity deficits of over up to twenty percent were observed in magnons, ripples of spin excitation, when coupled to a tunable Bose-Hubbard bath. Previously, detecting entanglement necessitated complex reconstructions of quantum states; now, transport of these magnons serves as a direct indicator. This breakthrough demonstrates control over binding and entanglement thro

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
If I Could Only Buy 1 Quantum Computing Stock, This Would Be It - The Motley Foolquantum-computing

If I Could Only Buy 1 Quantum Computing Stock, This Would Be It - The Motley Fool

Quantum computing may seem like a science fiction technology, but it's coming quicker than most realize. While the previous projection for useful quantum computing technology was 2030, several companies have accelerated their timeline to 2029. With that in mind, investors need to pay attention to this industry, as it could have significant impacts in the tech sector. One of my favorite companies in this space is IonQ (IONQ +1.44%), and if I were limited to one quantum computing company, I think I'd invest in it. While it may be a high-risk pick, the upside is immense, and some of the other competitors may not feel the impact as greatly as IonQ will. Image source: Getty Images. IonQ is in a great position to capture early market share The quantum computing space is full of potent competitors. Legacy companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, and International Business Machines are all competing and have a ton of resources to pour into developing useful quantum computing technology. However, if they achieve this goal, the impact on their overall financial picture will likely be somewhat minimal, making them poor quantum computing investments in terms of maximum upside. Instead, I'm focusing on IonQ, which is a pure-play quantum computing investment that must make a viable quantum computing product to avoid going bankrupt. That's a stark reality, but it's one that investors in this space must grapple with. The best comparison is a biotech company. Many of these stocks go bust, but the ones that work out make investors a small fortune. ExpandNYSE: IONQIonQPremium FeatureMoneyball Superscore63/100Today's Change(1.44%) $0.53Current Price$37.37Key Data Points*:nth-last-child(-n+2)]:border-b-0">Market Cap$15BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.Day's Range$36.33 - $37.9452wk Range$25.89 - $84.64Volume10.2MAvg Vol21MGross Margin-3317.96% I think IonQ is i

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0
Stevens Researchers Take Step Toward More Precise, Practical Quantum Technologiesquantum-computing

Stevens Researchers Take Step Toward More Precise, Practical Quantum Technologies

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum technologies are poised to transform fields ranging from medicine and sensing to computing and communications by manipulating the energy states of atoms and molecules. These manipulations are achieved by controlling quantum states with laser pulses. However, the intense laser fields often required for this control can cause unwanted effects […]

Quantum DailyLoading...0
WVU physicist wins NSF award to design quantum materialsquantum-computing

WVU physicist wins NSF award to design quantum materials

photo Jennifer Shephard · wvutoday.wvu.edu Subhasish Mandal, an assistant professor at West Virginia University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to design materials essential for advancing quantum computing. Unlike regular computers that rely on bits of 0 or 1, quantum computers utilize quantum states capable of existing in multiple configurations simultaneously; however, maintaining these states proves challenging. Mandal’s research investigates how electrons interact with atomic vibrations within materials, interactions believed to be key to stabilizing quantum states. “One of the biggest challenges in quantum technology is finding materials that can maintain their quantum behavior outside carefully controlled laboratory environments,” Mandal said. CAREER Award Fuels Quantum Material Design at WVU Rather than relying solely on physical experimentation, Mandal’s approach prioritizes simulations to narrow the field of potential candidates before laboratory work begins. “Instead of making every quantum material possible to see which perform well, researchers could first use software to run simulations to identify the most promising options,” Mandal said, outlining the efficiency gains this method offers. Mandal’s research centers on materials constructed from stacked atomic layers, a technique allowing for the creation of quantum properties unattainable in single-element materials. These investigations will utilize advanced computer methods and large-scale simulations to determine if materials exhibit superconductivity, the lossless flow of electricity, and topological quantum states, which resist external disturbances. Scientists theorize that combining these two properties could provide the foundation for building practical quantum computers. The project extends beyond material discovery, with a significant focus on workforce development. Mandal intends to create accessible educational resources about quantum science and technology, alongsid

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Researchers Find Dephasing Induces New Mobility Edgesquantum-computing

Researchers Find Dephasing Induces New Mobility Edges

Pure dephasing, the loss of a particle’s wave information without losing energy, actively controls where electrons move in off-diagonal Aubry, André, Harper quasicrystals according to Ming-Jie Tao of Chengdu University of Technology and colleagues from Hangzhou Normal University and Nankai University. Introducing pure dephasing into certain materials does not always destroy quantum localisation but instead actively reshapes it, creating new boundaries between different states of matter previously thought only weakened by such disruptions. Controlling electron movement in special quasicrystals now enables manipulation of electron flow through careful engineering of this disruptive effect and provides better understanding of energy dissipation. Disorder typically destroys quantum localisation within materials; however, recent work challenges this assumption and reveals a surprising level of control through environmental interactions. These unique structures resemble an infinitely long mosaic made without repeating tiles, unlike conventional crystals with their regular patterns. This manipulation creates new boundaries on the material’s ‘energy landscape’, termed mobility edges, which separate areas allowing free electron movement from those trapping them. The team demonstrated these disruptions can even create anomalous mobility edges separating complex states; repeatedly crumpling paper represents how intricate electron behaviour becomes within these materials. Pure dephasing induces emergent mobility edges in dimerized quasicrystals Strong pure dephasing, the loss of a quantum wave’s information without energy change, can induce mobility edges within dimerized off-diagonal Aubry, André, Harper quasicrystals. These boundaries separate regions exhibiting distinct electron behaviours where previously none existed. Anomalous mobility edges formed between multifractal critical and fully localised states, even when initial electronic states were already delocalised or exh

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Chula and AIST join forces on quantum tech researchquantum-computing

Chula and AIST join forces on quantum tech research

Chulalongkorn University is expanding its research into quantum technology through a new memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The collaboration arrives alongside a listing of options for addressing corruption and misconduct through multiple channels on Chula’s website. Funding options extend beyond advanced technology to include both the “CU Centennial Park Project” and the “CU Cancer Immunotherapy Fund,” signaling a broad appeal to potential donors. Chula and AIST Formalize Quantum Technology Collaboration via MOU Faculty of Science representatives confirmed they are actively developing quantum-related curricula, intending to use the partnership with AIST to accelerate the training of skilled professionals and support the growth of the technology within the country. This focus on workforce development underscores a pragmatic approach to realizing the potential of quantum computing beyond theoretical advancements. Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director of AIST’s Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), emphasized the importance of international partnerships in translating quantum research into practical applications; “Cross-border collaboration plays a vital role in accelerating the application of quantum technology in industry and society.” AIST anticipates this collaboration will contribute to establishing a robust quantum ecosystem, fostering new industries and markets, and creating networks connecting academic, research, and business sectors in both Thailand and Japan. The institute views Thailand’s existing industrial strength and established supply chains as key assets in its potential to become a regional hub for quantum technology. Beyond the scientific exchange, the partnership acknowledges the long-standing economic ties between Thailand and Japan, with numerous Japanese companies already operating within the Thai economy. AIST expects this collaborati

Quantum ZeitgeistLoading...0
Quantum Cybersecurity Explained: Preparing for Quantum Computingquantum-computing

Quantum Cybersecurity Explained: Preparing for Quantum Computing

Insider Brief Yahoo lost three billion accounts in 2013. Aadhaar had its own reckoning in 2018. Alibaba followed a year later. None of those breaches had anything to do with quantum computers, but they’re a reminder of how quickly secure data can stop being secure, and how much damage follows when it does. Quantum cybersecurity […]

Quantum DailyLoading...0
Scientists just made quantum computer operations 1,000 times faster - Science Dailyquantum-computing

Scientists just made quantum computer operations 1,000 times faster - Science Daily

Science News from research organizations Scientists just made quantum computer operations 1,000 times faster A new quantum computing method can make advanced operations more than 1,000 times faster, potentially removing a major barrier to reliable quantum machines. Date: September 11, 2026 Source: Chalmers University of Technology Summary: Researchers have found a way to perform certain quantum operations more than 1,000 times faster, cutting thousands of repeated control cycles down to just one. The advance could reduce errors and bring reliable, fault-tolerant quantum computers closer to reality. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY The new method has the potential to accelerate quantum computations by a factor of a thousand, bringing fault-tolerant quantum computers a significant step closer. Credit: Chalmers University of Technology, Malin Arnesson and Anna-Lena Lundquist Quantum computers remain highly vulnerable to errors and tiny disturbances from their surroundings. The longer a quantum operation takes to complete, the more time there is for those errors to build up. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now developed a method that can perform a broad range of advanced quantum operations more than a thousand times faster. The advance tackles a major obstacle in the field and could help move quantum computing closer to becoming fault-tolerant. Quantum computers could eventually transform areas such as drug discovery, energy technology, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and logistics. Before that can happen, however, these machines need to become much more dependable. Why Quantum Computers Are So Error-Prone A major challenge is that quantum computations can be disrupted by extremely small environmental effects. Electrical noise, cosmic radiation, and overheating can all introduce errors while information is being processed. Traditional computers can experience errors too, but decades of development have pr

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0
WVU Physicist Receives NSF CAREER Award for Quantum Materials Researchquantum-computing

WVU Physicist Receives NSF CAREER Award for Quantum Materials Research

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — With support from a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, West Virginia University physicist Subhasish Mandal is working to supply future quantum technologies with materials that don’t exist yet. Mandal, an assistant professor in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics and Astronomy, will develop computer tools for designing the quantum materials […]

Quantum DailyLoading...0
3 Quantum Stocks to Buy If You Already Have IonQ - The Motley Foolquantum-computing

3 Quantum Stocks to Buy If You Already Have IonQ - The Motley Fool

Most IonQ (IONQ -0.24%) investors are bullish on the quantum theme and have no regard for standard valuation metrics like the P/E ratio. The leading quantum company reported a $1.87 billion loss in the second quarter but saw its revenue jump 287% year over year to $80.1 million. Investors are more focused on what IonQ will look like over the next 10 years than on how it will look in the next quarter. However, putting all your eggs in one basket may not be a prudent approach for a potential megatrend like quantum computing. People who have already accumulated shares of IonQ may want to take a closer look at these three quantum stocks. Image source: Getty Images. Rigetti Computing Rigetti Computing (RGTI +0.73%) aims to build full-stack quantum computers that can solve the world's most advanced problems, and the U.S. government has come to support them. The company received $100 million in CHIPS Act funding, and the government now has an equity stake in the company. ExpandNASDAQ: RGTIRigetti ComputingPremium FeatureMoneyball Superscore52/100Today's Change(0.73%) $0.11Current Price$15.27Key Data Points*:nth-last-child(-n+2)]:border-b-0">Market Cap$5.1BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.Day's Range$15.08 - $15.7852wk Range$12.53 - $58.15Volume14.4MAvg Vol22.9MGross Margin-3975.14% The government has been investing in more companies to provide capital. It also financially incentivizes the government to support Rigetti Computing even as losses pile up in financial results. According to Rigetti Computing's August 2026 investor presentation, the quantum industry can generate up to $850 billion in economic value by 2040, suggesting substantial potential for early entrants. Although the company only earned $5.1 million in Q2 and had a $28.1 million operating loss, Rigetti Computing is building a vital customer pipeline that can produce sizable gro

Google News – Quantum ComputingLoading...0

Related Topics

Quantum Cryptography CybersecurityQuantum Networking CommunicationsQuantum Computing Market AnalysisQuantum Education Workforce