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Neutral Atom Quantum Computing: Pasqal, QuEra & Atom Computing Updates

Neutral atom quantum computing news: Pasqal, QuEra, Atom Computing. Rydberg qubits, analog quantum simulation & scalability breakthroughs.

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Neutral atom quantum computing has emerged as the fastest-scaling quantum technology, leveraging arrays of individual atoms trapped in optical tweezers and excited to Rydberg states for controllable interactions. Companies including Pasqal, QuEra Computing, Atom Computing, and ColdQuanta (Infleqtion) are commercializing systems with 100-1,000+ qubits.

The technology uses optical tweezers to trap neutral atoms in programmable arrangements. When excited to high-energy Rydberg states, atoms develop large electric dipole moments enabling strong, long-range interactions. This creates natural multi-qubit gates essential for efficient quantum simulation and optimization.

India's Neutral Atom Research

India's National Quantum Mission includes neutral atom research within its Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc Bengaluru. Premier institutions involved in quantum processor research, including IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, Raman Research Institute, and TIFR Mumbai, are exploring diverse approaches including superconducting qubits, semiconducting qubits, photonic processors, and neutral atom systems according to official government announcements. The Foundation for QC Innovation coordinates these multi-platform research efforts.

Dual Operating Modes

Dual operating modes include analog/digital mode for direct Hamiltonian simulation of quantum many-body physics, optimization, and machine learning; and gate-based mode for universal quantum computing with high-fidelity single-qubit and two-qubit gates.

Key Advantages

Key advantages include rapid scaling to hundreds of qubits, reconfigurable geometries supporting arbitrary connectivity, long coherence times (seconds), and compatibility with photonic interfaces for networking. Recent breakthroughs include Harvard/MIT/QuEra demonstrating 48 logical qubits using reconfigurable atom arrays for error correction, and Pasqal's analog quantum processors solving optimization problems with 1,000+ variables.

Japan's Full-Stack Quantum Computer That Works At Room Temperature Has Just Gone Live, Powered By 50 Qubits - iflscience.comquantum-computing

Japan's Full-Stack Quantum Computer That Works At Room Temperature Has Just Gone Live, Powered By 50 Qubits - iflscience.com

Quantum computers have the potential to be world-changing, but they haven't quite fulfilled that bold promise just yet. In the latest slow but steady step forward, Japan has unveiled its first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer, which can work its "magic" at room temperature.The machine was designed by the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) at Japan's National Institutes of Natural Sciences in collaboration with Hitachi, using a quantum processing unit (QPU) from the US-based tech company Infleqtion. Welcome to the world, ShunkaiIt's called “Shunkai,” named in honor of Shibukawa Shunkai, AKA Shibukawa Harumi, an astronomer from the Edo Period (1603-1867) who was a dab hand at the wonderfully complex board game Go.The Japanese quantum computer is an example of neutral-atom quantum computing, meaning each of its "qubits" is a single atom held in place by laser light. Quantum calculations are performed by blasting the atom with microwaves or laser light, then observing subtle changes to the light and other electromagnetic radiation it emits.Unlike a classical computer bit, which must be strictly 0 or 1, a qubit can exist in multiple states simultaneously until it is directly measured. Together with other quirks of quantum mechanics, like entanglement, this gives it a huge edge in solving certain problems at far faster speeds than classical computers.In practice, quantum computers still can't beat high-end supercomputers at most tasks because of the many difficulties in scaling the technology and the trickiness of working with quantum mechanics.With the help of Shunkai, though, the researchers hope to flatten some of those hurdles. "Neutral atom-based quantum computers have recently been rapidly attracting attention around the world as a new modality that could exceed the limits of the superconducting modality, which started its development earlier,” Kenji Ohmori, a Professor at the Institute for Molecular Science who is leading the project, said in a

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Researchers Find Fermionic Quantum Error Correction Needs Extra Steps - Quantum Zeitgeist
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Researchers Find Fermionic Quantum Error Correction Needs Extra Steps - Quantum Zeitgeist

Fermionic platforms offer compelling architectures for quantum computing, ranging from topologically protected Majorana-based qubits to fermionic cold atoms. To achieve scalability, they require quantum error correction. The research proves that any exact and sufficiently accurate approximate fermionic quantum error correction necessarily requires non-Gaussian operations, beyond the free-fermion regime of quadratic dynamics. This is in sharp contrast to the qubit setting, where efficiently classically simulable stabilizer operations form the standard framework for quantum error correction. Specifically, the study demonstrates that the logical space of any non-trivial fermionic error-correcting code contains no pure states. Non-Gaussian Operations Essential For Strong Fermionic Error Correction Scientists at Freie Universität Berlin, collaborating with Quantum Research Centre Tsinghua University and Technology Innovation Institute, have identified a key limitation for scalable quantum computation utilising fermions. They proved that sufficiently accurate fermionic error correction requires non-Gaussian operations when Majorana distance reaches dF ≥3, a threshold previously impossible to cross. Existing codes relied on simpler free-fermion dynamics but lacked the capacity for strong logical qubit protection against accumulating errors during complex calculations. This incompatibility is rooted in Wick’s theorem which governs particle correlations, establishing that the logical space within any effective fermionic code cannot contain pure states describable by Gaussian statistics. The team quantified this limitation showing the number of necessary ‘non-Gaussian gates’ grows linearly alongside both error-protection strength and logically stored information within the system. Further analysis revealed distinctions between how fermions and bosons handle entanglement distillation, a process vital for extending communication range in quantum networks; Gaussian fermionic ope

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Pasqal Shifts French Public Collaboration Toward Commercial Quantum Computingquantum-computing

Pasqal Shifts French Public Collaboration Toward Commercial Quantum Computing

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Pasqal (NASDAQ: PSQL) is announcing an evolution of the areas of its collaboration with the French public authorities to now focus on commercial applications, in line with the company’s growth strategy and innovation priorities. This evolution includes the termination of Pasqal’s participation in the defense program LSQUARE (otherwise known as […]

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5 Millionaire-Maker Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now - The Globe and Mail
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5 Millionaire-Maker Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now - The Globe and Mail

Key PointsIonQ and Quantinuum are leading the charge on accuracy using the trapped-ion technique.D-Wave and IBM are two top companies using the faster superconducting qubit technology.Infleqtion's neutral-atom approach could become the best of both worlds.10 stocks we like better than IonQ ›Quantum computing has the potential to be the next big technological breakthrough after artificial intelligence (AI). Companies in the field are pursuing the technology in various ways, so a basket approach (a collection of small positions across several stocks) may be the best investment option.While it's unlikely that all of them pan out, if one or two do, they could help fuel a millionaire-making portfolio. Let's look at the stocks I'd put in this quantum computing basket.Missed AI’s "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our analysts, we’re only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »Image source: Getty ImagesIonQThe first stock I'd add to a quantum basket is IonQ(NYSE: IONQ). The company uses the trapped-ion method with the added twist of embedding microwave antennas directly into its chips. This also resulted in the company achieving the best accuracy in the space, with 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity. It also recently demonstrated what it called "the industry's first end-to-end real-time quantum error correction decoder," a significant milestone as it pushes to create a fault-tolerant quantum system.In addition to its accuracy lead, the company has made a variety of acquisitions across different areas of the quantum ecosystem. It even acquired a quantum foundry that will help it advance prototypes more quickly and scale more easily.QuantinuumAnother top quantum stock in terms of accuracy is Quantinuum(NASDAQ: QNT). It also uses the trapped-ion approach and has recorded 99.92% 2-qubit gate fidelity. With its new Sol system, meanwhile,

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Quantum Zeitgeist Weekly Digestquantum-computing

Quantum Zeitgeist Weekly Digest

Logical qubits were the yardstick this week. Microsoft and Qolab published a definition of what makes a logical qubit scalable, and Infleqtion entangled 30 of them on its neutral-atom machine. IonQ showed that the classical decoding behind error correction can run on one ordinary CPU, removing a hardware bottleneck many had expected. Germany put money behind the same goal. It picked planqc and the LOGIQC consortium in its €640 million competition for error-corrected computers, and committed €122 million to a QUDORA-led project aiming for 50 logical qubits. IQM’s latest sales, in Brazil, Japan and a four-country European group, include staged upgrades toward logical operations in Finland. IonQ had the busiest week. Its Superion 256 is headed to NVIDIA’s research center, Florida International University and a new manufacturing site in South Korea. QuEra’s own survey found 45 percent of buyers now rank a fault-tolerance roadmap among their top criteria, though cost still comes first. Companies still count qubits, but buyers now want to know how many of them will be reliable. 1. Microsoft Quantum Defines Scalable Logical Qubit Characteristics Microsoft Quantum researchers, working with Qolab, have set out a definition of a scalable logical qubit. A logical qubit is one reliable unit of quantum information built from many error-prone physical qubits and kept alive by repeated error correction. The team judges them on reliability, scale, capability and performance, and says gains in one often cost ground in another. Microsoft is also working with Atom Computing and QuNorth on the Magne project, which aims to deliver a machine with more than 1,200 physical qubits encoding 50 logical qubits by late 2026. The definition gives buyers a way to compare machines on more than raw qubit count. Read more 2. IonQ Runs Real-Time Error Correction Decoder on a Single CPU IonQ has run a real-time error correction decoder on a single standard CPU. A decoder reads the error signals from a

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Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending September 26, 2026quantum-computing

Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending September 26, 2026

Infleqtion entangled 30 logical qubits on 80 physical atoms this week while IonQ parked Superion 256 as the first QPU at NVIDIA's Accelerated Quantum Research Center. Germany selected QUDORA for a €122 million 1,000-qubit ion-trap pilot line and planqc for a competition funded up to €640 million. Click through for Taiwan's 150-qubit RFP, Japan's Shunkai room-temperature stack, QShield 2.0, and 104 findings against China's first NGCC PQC round. Plus much more in this TQR week-ending summary. The post Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending September 26, 2026 appeared first on The Qubit Report.

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Sebastian Hassinger (The New Quantum Era): why neutral atoms lead the qubit race for nowquantum-computing

Sebastian Hassinger (The New Quantum Era): why neutral atoms lead the qubit race for now

Yuval Boger interviews Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era podcast, and author of a new book by the same name. Sebastian and I have many things in common beyond our jobs in quantum. We are both podcasters, neither of us has a PhD, and we are both authors of new books – Sebastian’s The New Quantum Era, and my Quantum Bits, the Comic Book Guide to Quantum Computing. In a conversation that is more symmetric than the typical episode, we compare notes about the motivation and process of writing these books, explaining quantum computing for non-physicists, debate Sebastian’s modality forecast, speak about our hypothetical dinner guests and much more.

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QuEra Computing finds nearly half of firms want quantum fault-tolerance plansquantum-computing

QuEra Computing finds nearly half of firms want quantum fault-tolerance plans

Nearly half of companies evaluating quantum technology now prioritize a clear path to fault tolerance over simply increasing qubit counts, according to a new survey from QuEra Computing. The findings signal a marked shift in industry focus, as 45% of respondents identified a fault-tolerance roadmap as one of the most important criteria when selecting a quantum computing provider. The survey also reveals neutral atoms are emerging as a leading architecture, selected by 23% of respondents. Fault-Tolerance Roadmaps Drive Quantum Technology Selection Cost-effectiveness ranks as the most important selection criterion for 50% of companies evaluating quantum technology, according to new survey data, despite a growing emphasis on demonstrable progress toward fault tolerance. This prioritization suggests businesses are actively seeking near-term value alongside long-term potential in quantum investments, balancing ambition with practical considerations. The demand for fault tolerance is not merely aspirational; 78% of respondents consider quantum error correction either critical or very important for realizing commercial value in their intended applications, QuEra Computing says. This high percentage underscores a growing recognition that scaling qubit numbers alone will not deliver useful quantum computation, and robust error mitigation is essential. Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing, explained that customers are getting more discerning about what they need to see from competing quantum architectures. He further stated that proven and scalable quantum error correction approaches, once considered desirable features, have now become essential requirements. Neutral atoms emerged as a leading architectural choice, selected by 23% of respondents, surpassing both superconducting qubits at 15% and trapped ions at 11%.

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A Quantum Prediction From 1931 Has Finally Come to Lifequantum-computing

A Quantum Prediction From 1931 Has Finally Come to Life

Physics A Quantum Prediction From 1931 Has Finally Come to LifeBy University of InnsbruckSeptember 26, 20264 Mins Read Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Reddit Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Telegram Email Reddit Physicists in Innsbruck realize a nearly century-old prediction by Hans Bethe in an ultracold gas. Credit: University of Innsbruck, AI-generatedPhysicists have observed “Bethe strings” in an ultracold gas nearly a century after Hans Bethe predicted them, providing a controlled setting for further study.In 1931, physicist Hans Bethe predicted that particles in certain quantum systems could bind together into groups called Bethe strings. These groups could exist only in one dimension, where particles move along a line. Unlike ordinary molecules, which are held together by chemical bonds, Bethe strings would form purely through interactions between the particles.Bethe strings remained primarily theoretical for decades before experiments detected them in solid-state magnetic systems. Researchers have now created and observed them in an ultracold gas, a setting that lets scientists adjust the conditions in which these groups form and interact.The research, published in Nature Communications, brings together experimental researchers from the University of Innsbruck and theory teams from the Department of Experimental Physics at the University of Amsterdam and the Technical University of Munich.“Bethe strings were predicted almost a century ago as part of a beautiful mathematical description of quantum many-body systems,” says Sudipta Dhar, one of the lead authors. “Now we can create them in the laboratory, manipulate them and make them collide and probe their remarkable collisional stability.”Ultracold atoms bind into Bethe stringsTo create the one-dimensional conditions the strings need, the team divided a cloud of cesium atoms, cooled to just a few billionths of a degree above absolute zero, among several thousand narrow tub

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Quantum attack protection built into CaveroCore for defence

Cavero Secure is demonstrating a new approach to hardware security intended to proactively defend against supply chain attacks and emerging quantum threats, the company says. CaveroCore secures completed devices even before shipment, allowing for secure activation in the field using a network of trusted devices; the system identifies cloned, counterfeited, or compromised components. This capability extends quantum attack protection to even the most constrained devices, replacing vulnerable static keys. The company states it is seeking partners and investors to help develop trust protocols for defence technology as it participates in Tech Tour Quantum and Defence in Berlin. CaveroCore Secures Defence Hardware Throughout Supply Chains This proactive approach contrasts with conventional methods focused on threat detection after deployment, offering an advantage in securing sensitive technologies. The system flags cloned or counterfeited devices and components, addressing a vulnerability within complex supply chains. This capability extends quantum-safe security to environments previously considered impractical for such protection. Cavero Secure intends to foster collaboration at the Tech Tour Quantum and Defence event in Berlin, seeking investment to accelerate development of these trust protocols. The company’s factory-to-field solution aims to establish a secure chain of custody for mission-critical technology, protecting it from compromise throughout its lifecycle. Source: https://caverosecure.com/insights/tech-tour-quantum-and-defence-berlin More like thisQuantum Computing Business NewsSplendor Labs launches blockchain built to withstand quantum attacksQuantum AlgorithmsDecaQ achieves 2.045-second median for complex quantum workloadQuantum HardwareInfleqtion Entangles 30 Logical Qubits on Sqale ComputerQuantum Computing Business NewsQTREX Quantum’s AME segment drives $1.55M in first halfStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the lat

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QuEra Computing says useful quantum computers arrive in two yearsquantum-computing

QuEra Computing says useful quantum computers arrive in two years

QuEra Computing asserts that useful quantum computers will arrive within two years, a claim that challenges the longstanding view of the technology as a distant prospect. Chief Commercial Officer Yuval Boger publicly stated this timeline, predicting a shift from “toys” to tools capable of tackling complex problems. This assertion sparked debate among quantum professionals, particularly regarding the difficult task of “scaling” systems to the necessary qubit counts. QuEra distinguishes its prediction by framing scaling as a series of testable steps, supported by eight peer-reviewed papers and a commitment to deliver its Libra fault-tolerant system on Amazon Braket in 2028. Neutral Atom Architecture Enables All-to-All Qubit Connectivity Neutral atom architectures circumvent a significant bottleneck in quantum processing by enabling all-to-all qubit connectivity, a feature QuEra Computing uses in its roadmap toward scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Unlike architectures reliant on fixed chip layouts or signal routing, QuEra’s platform physically moves neutral atoms to establish interactions, eliminating the need for SWAP gates and the associated latency when manipulating distant qubits. This physical agility is rooted in the inherent uniformity of neutral atoms, a benefit stemming from the absence of manufacturing variability present in fabricated superconducting circuits. The ability to bring any qubit into contact with any other is not merely an architectural detail; it directly impacts the quantum error correction tax, a critical factor in achieving practical quantum computation. High-rate error-correcting codes are progressively reducing the ratio of physical to logical qubits required for fault tolerance, and QuEra’s Libra system, slated for delivery on Amazon Braket in 2028, is designed for 256 error-corrected logical qubits from just over 10,000 physical qubits, targeting a logical error rate of 10⁻⁶. This design reflects a shift in the field, moving away from as

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Pasqal Reports H1 2026 Financial Results: €312.9M Post-SPAC Cash Balance, 14% Revenue Growth, and 1,000-Atom Scalequantum-computing

Pasqal Reports H1 2026 Financial Results: €312.9M Post-SPAC Cash Balance, 14% Revenue Growth, and 1,000-Atom Scale

Pasqal Reports H1 2026 Financial Results: €312.9M Post-SPAC Cash Balance, 14% Revenue Growth, and 1,000-Atom Scale Pasqal Holding SA (NASDAQ: PSQL) has reported its financial results for the first half of 2026, covering the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The Paris-based neutral-atom quantum computing leader highlighted revenue expansion, significant hardware scaling past 1,000 atoms, and its public market debut following the completion of its business combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II. The table below summarizes key financial metrics for H1 2026 compared with the prior-year period (H1 2025). All figures are presented in Euros (€) in thousands unless otherwise noted. Amounts in € thousands (except per share)H1 2026H1 2025% ChangeRevenue€4,872€4,286+13.7%QPU-Related Services Revenue€3,900€2,910+34.0%Operating Loss(€59,161)(€19,773)+199.2%Net Loss(€53,236)(€26,118)+103.8%Cash and Cash Equivalents (at June 30)€110,835€25,524+334.2%Post-Transaction Cash Balance (at August 27)~€312,900—— Financial Overview & Post-Listing Capital Pasqal generated €4.87 million in revenue for H1 2026, representing a 13.7% increase year-over-year compared to €4.29 million in H1 2025. Top-line growth was primarily anchored by a 34% increase in QPU-related services revenue, which rose to €3.9 million. The company reported €70.4 million in booked and awarded business as of June 30, 2026, combining multi-year customer contracts, government grants, and tax credits. Operating loss for H1 2026 expanded to (€59.16) million, up from (€19.77) million in H1 2025. The widening operating loss included €27.3 million in share-based payment charges (compared to €1.0 million in H1 2025) and €10.2 million in one-time transaction-related expenses incurred for its public listing. Net loss for the period stood at (€53.24) million. As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled €110.8 million. Following the successful completion of its SPAC merger and related financing on Augus

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Quantum computing could help US reduce reliance on China's rare earth supply chain, tech CEO says - Fox Businessquantum-computing

Quantum computing could help US reduce reliance on China's rare earth supply chain, tech CEO says - Fox Business

close video Quantum computing could help US reduce reliance on China for rare earths, CEO says Pasqal CEO Wasiq Bokhari explains how quantum computing could improve rare-earth processing efficiency and help the U.S. and its allies strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Quantum computing could give the U.S. and its allies a new tool in their effort to reduce reliance on China for critical rare earth elements, with one technology company betting the emerging technology can make extracting and processing limited Western supplies more efficient. Pasqal is partnering with USA Rare Earth and Riven Systems to explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence and rapid chemical testing can improve the separation and processing of rare earth elements.Pasqal CEO Wasiq Bokhari told FOX Business that the goal is essentially to get more usable rare earth material out of the resources already available outside China. China, Bokhari explained, has significant control over global rare-earth supply and processing, while the U.S. and its allies are seeking to develop alternative supply chains for materials used in magnets, electronics, defense systems and advanced manufacturing. TOP AI COMPANIES CALL FOR SAFETY MEASURES WHILE CRITICS WARN REGULATION COULD STIFLE INNOVATION Pasqal is partnering with USA Rare Earth and Riven Systems to explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence and chemical testing could improve rare-earth separation and processing. (Victor Moriyama/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)"When we have smaller reserves, then it becomes even more important to be more efficient at finding that element," he said.Because rare earth elements generally aren't sitting underground by themselves, and are mixed with other minerals, chemically separating them can be a complicated process.Bokhari said quantum computing can model the molecules and compounds containing rare earths at a deeper level, potentially helping researchers identify properties that can

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Quantum computing could help US reduce reliance on China for rare earths, CEO says - Fox Business

to top close Video This video is playing in picture-in-picture. Foxcut September 25, 2026 05:48 CLIP Quantum computing could help US reduce reliance on China for rare earths, CEO says Pasqal CEO Wasiq Bokhari explains how quantum computing could improve rare-earth processing efficiency and help the U.S. and its allies strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Tags NOW - 9:30 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM11:00 PM11:30 PM Fox Business Channel COPS 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM WatchCOPS 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM COPS 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM COPS 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM COPS 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM COPS 11:30 PM - 12:00 AM Fox News Channel Hannity 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM WatchGutfeld! 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fox News @ Night 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Fox Weather Channel Fox Weather Live Stream Watch Fox News Radio FOX News Radio Live Channel Coverage Live Stream Watch

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Harvard University Builds Atom Array Control at 84 MFPSquantum-computing

Harvard University Builds Atom Array Control at 84 MFPS

Exceeding 84 megaprames per second, a new optical system controls ultracold atoms representing a sharp leap in speed and resolution. Alexander Dennisovich Deters from Harvard University and colleagues developed a dispersive spatial light modulator, a device which shapes light to manipulate the atoms, achieving this record frame rate alongside an intensity resolution of 10-3. This system manipulates ultracold atoms at speeds exceeding eighty-four million frames per second. It precisely controls atom arrangement through dispersive spatial light modulation mapping frequency to position in two dimensions. The capability unlocks advanced quantum simulations and expands research into fundamental physics by enabling complex atom arrangements with minimal disruption. At Harvard University, Alexander Dennisovich Deters and colleagues unveiled an optical system capable of manipulating ultracold atoms with unprecedented speed and precision, exceeding eighty-four million operations per second. The advancement builds upon programmable arrays of these atoms, a leading technology for quantum computing and simulating complex physical systems like those found in materials science. A key challenge lies in controlling many interacting quantum states requiring sophisticated optical design. The team addressed this by developing a dispersive spatial light modulator, essentially a high-speed dimmer switch for laser beams that shapes light to control atom arrangement. Consider modelling traffic flow on a gridlocked city street but directing individual atoms with incredible accuracy. The new device achieves an intensity resolution of 10-3 alongside its record frame rate, enabling Alexander Dennisovich Deters and colleagues to create intricate arrangements of ultracold atoms while minimising unwanted disturbances.

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QuEra joins Maryland’s growing quantum sector - business.maryland.govquantum-computing

QuEra joins Maryland’s growing quantum sector - business.maryland.gov

QuEra joins Maryland’s growing quantum sector 9/25/2026 Amanda Winters Article Topics: Innovation Expansion Research Capital Region Technology Quantum Technology Maryland’s quantum sector continues to flourish, with another company planning its move into the Discovery District. QuEra – a New England neutral-atom quantum computing company – has announced its new facility in Prince George’s County. With this new location, QuEra can expand its partnership with the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab) at the University of Maryland, College Park, while surrounding itself with some of the most innovative leaders in quantum technology. The region is also home to the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), two major investors in the state’s Capital of Quantum initiative. “Neutral-atom technology is advancing at a remarkable pace, and putting Aquila in the hands of QLab’s researchers, educators, and students is exactly how we help accelerate that progress. We’re proud to support the University of Maryland’s quantum community, and establishing an office in Discovery District Maryland deepens our commitment to the region’s thriving quantum ecosystem.”Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer of QuEra Computing This news follows several recent quantum announcements for Maryland, including British firms Quantum Motion and Riverlane both selecting the Discovery District for new locations, and Microsoft officially opening its new quantum research center. The Quantum World Congress – the premier event for the global quantum ecosystem – relocated its gathering from Virginia to Maryland this year, joining the state’s growing industry momentum. Since launching the initiative in 2025, Maryland has secured more than $500 million in quantum investments. Quantum Computing in Maryland Plan Your Move to Maryland Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on X Email this Page Share on SMS Keep Up With The Latest News S

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Infleqtion Entangles 30 Logical Qubits on Sqale Computerquantum-computing

Infleqtion Entangles 30 Logical Qubits on Sqale Computer

Infleqtion has experimentally confirmed a signal over 1000 times stronger than underlying noise while entangling 30 logical qubits on its Sqale quantum computer, a first for a neutral-atom system. This achievement, enabled by an AI-assisted discovery that halved the number of gates needed for a key operation, validates the core architecture of Infleqtion’s hardware and Superstaq software, the company says. “Getting 30 logical qubits to work together is hard, and our team has done it,” said CEO Matt Kinsella, as the company builds toward its goal of 100 logical qubits by 2028 and develops early applications with customers like the Wellcome Leap Quantum for Bio program. Infleqtion reported Q1 2026 revenue of $9.5 million, a company record, and subsequently revised its Q2 2026 revenue to $13.5 million, also a company record. The company has raised over $550 million in funding, including a $3 million DOE grant received on July 23, 2026, and a $1 million Navy contract on April 28, 2026. Infleqtion published a demonstration of a materials science application in partnership with NVIDIA. Reports were made on September 13 and 18 regarding a partnership with Cisco. T-SQUARED is constructing a new Quantum Innovation Centre in Oxford, while Infleqtion is expanding its presence there. The $100 million contingent funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce CHIPS R&D Office positions Infleqtion as a key player, but is not a final award and is not counted as capital raised. Sqale Achieves 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Commercial System Infleqtion has experimentally validated the architecture of its Sqale hardware and Superstaq software by entangling 30 logical qubits within a single quantum state, a key milestone on its roadmap to deliver 100 logical qubits by 2028. This achievement marks the first time a neutral-atom quantum computing company has reached this level of logical qubit entanglement on a commercial system, demonstrating a significant advance in computational stab

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Infleqtion Achieves 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Sqale Neutral-Atom Quantum Processorquantum-computing

Infleqtion Achieves 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Sqale Neutral-Atom Quantum Processor

Infleqtion Achieves 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Sqale Neutral-Atom Quantum Processor Neutral-atom quantum technology developer Infleqtion, Inc. (NYSE: INFQ) has demonstrated 30 entangled logical qubits on its commercial Sqale™ quantum computing platform. Announced at Quantum World Congress 2026, the breakthrough encodes 30 logical qubits into just 80 physical neutral-atom qubits using a low 8:3 physical-to-logical overhead ratio, fulfilling the company’s 2026 technical roadmap commitment and marking the largest logical qubit entanglement demonstrated on a commercial neutral-atom system to date. The achievement integrates Infleqtion’s Sqale neutral-atom QPU hardware with its Superstaq™ quantum software compilation stack. By combining optical tweezers for individual qubit addressing with dynamic atom shuttling for all-to-all logical connectivity, the system executed an Instantaneous Quantum Polynomial-time (IQP) benchmark circuit containing 1,000 physical operations (1 KiloQuOp)—including four non-Clifford logical CCZ gates. The experimental run returned valid target state sampling at roughly 1,000× above the uniform-random background noise baseline. [ Infleqtion Sqale 30-Logical-Qubit Benchmark & Architecture Metrics ]Hardware & Encoding StackAlgorithmic & Gate InnovationSoftware & QEC Loss Correction• Physical Scale: 80 Neutral Atoms• Logical Scale: 30 Logical Qubits• Qubit Allocation: 10 blocks of 8 atoms• Encoding Code: [[8,3,3]] / [[8,3,2]] QEC• AI-Discovered Gate: GPT 5.6 Sol double-CZ• Gate Savings: 4 physical 2Q gates (vs 8 standard)• Non-Clifford Gates: 4 Transversal Logical CCZ• Total Execution: ~1 KiloQuOp (1,000 ops)• Compilation Platform: Superstaq• Signal-to-Noise: ~1,000× baseline• Loss Correction: Post-processing parity reconstruction quadrupled valid shot yields• Sampling Baseline: 25% hit fraction across 1B+ Hilbert outcomes• Target Applications: Q4Bio Biomarker Discovery, GPU-trained QPU inference• Roadmap Scaling Target:– 100 Log

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QC Design Unveils Meridian: Purpose-Built AI Architecture System Demonstrates Over 10× Reduction in Logical Error Ratesquantum-computing

QC Design Unveils Meridian: Purpose-Built AI Architecture System Demonstrates Over 10× Reduction in Logical Error Rates

QC Design Unveils Meridian: Purpose-Built AI Architecture System Demonstrates Over 10× Reduction in Logical Error Rates Ulm-based quantum software startup QC Design has published white paper results introducing Meridian, a specialized AI platform designed to automate and optimize fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) hardware architectures. According to the study, Meridian achieved a 14.6× median reduction in evaluated logical error rates compared to state-of-the-art methods published in scientific literature across an evaluation suite of over 100 fault-tolerance design tasks. Co-founded by Dr. Ish Dhand (CEO) and Prof. Martin Plenio, QC Design developed Meridian to solve the cross-stack co-design challenge inherent in building fault-tolerant quantum systems. Designing scalable quantum processors requires simultaneous optimization across algorithm compilation, quantum error correction (QEC) code selection, syndrome-extraction circuit design, physical layout routing, and pulse control. Meridian couples specialized AI agents with Plaquette—QC Design’s quantum design-automation platform—which functions as an accurate simulation “world model.” Plaquette validates candidate architectures against physical hardware noise channels, including dephasing, crosstalk, and leakage mechanisms across superconducting, silicon spin, neutral atom, trapped ion, and photonic platforms. [ QC Design Meridian AI Benchmarking & Architecture Metrics ]Evaluation Scope & SuitePerformance vs. Published LiteraturePerformance vs. Frontier AI Agents• 100+ Design Tasks• 10 QEC Code Families• 6 Connectivity Classes• 14.6× Median LER Reduction• Improvement Range: 1.5× to 22,000ו Enables 14.6× deeper logical circuits• 43% Median LER Reduction vs. GPT-6 Astra• Max LER Reduction: 98.4% (~63× lower error)• Eliminates invalid/exploitative designs• Hardware ModalitiesSilicon Spins, Superconducting, Neutral Atoms, Trapped Ions, Photonics• Silicon-Spin Case Study29-fold LER reduction on distance-5

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The Qubit Report: September 24, 2026

Infleqtion entangled 30 logical qubits on 80 physical atoms aboard Sqale, while Germany selected a QUDORA-led consortium for a €122 million 1,000-qubit trapped-ion pilot line. The same day, EU financial watchdogs warned Q-Day could arrive before commercial quantum utility, and Florida International University booked an IonQ Superion 256 for late 2027. The wrap-up has the H1 ledgers, the Shunkai rack, and the migration clocks behind those headlines. The post The Qubit Report: September 24, 2026 appeared first on The Qubit Report.

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