A selection of the most important recent news, articles, and papers about Quantum.
News, Articles, and Analyses
Universal Quantum Unveils First Commercial ASIC Chip for Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing
Author: Matt Swayne
(Monday, July 22, 2024) “Universal Quantum developed the first commercial Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip for integration into the iQPU.”
Classiq and QuEra Announce Integration of Neutral-Atom Quantum Computers into Classiq Platform
(Friday, August 23, 2024) “Classiq, the leader in quantum software development, and QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced a strategic collaboration to integrate QuEra’s cutting-edge neutral-atom quantum computers into the Classiq platform. This integration will enable customers to optimize a wide variety of quantum and hybrid quantum/classical algorithms for QuEra’s quantum computers, leveraging the unique capabilities of QuEra’s advanced quantum technology.”
Quantum Computing: Understanding Qubits And The Future – The Morning Brief | Podcast on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xkGmFApCzYfirlfQUAb3F
Author: Dia Rekhi
(Friday, August 23, 2024) “There are three kinds of people in the world: those who understand quantum computing, those who dont..and those who do and don’t. Quantum computing goes beyond the world of binaries, into the smallest units of calculations fathomable. It can simulate chemical reactions and optimize AI, financial service and healthcare beyond the range of current human thought. It is into this realm that India wishes to take a leap. It launched the National Quantum Mission with a budget of over Rs. 6,003 crore (approximately $730 million) for 2023-2031. It is building an indigenous quantum computer, of 6 to 7 qubits. Like in other tech capabilities, India is a late starter with super charged ambitions. Host Dia Rekhi, Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President at The Futurum Group and Ajai Chowdhry, Chair of the Mission Governing Board of the National Quantum Mission delve into this fascinating world and analyse India’s place in it.”
Classiq Transforms Quantum Computing with Qmod, The First High-Level Language for Quantum Programming | News Direct
(Friday, August 23, 2024) “Classiq today announced the general availability of Qmod (Quantum Modeling Language), the first high-level language (HLL) for quantum coding. Following successful pilot projects with enterprise partners, Qmod is now accessible to developers, researchers and enterprises worldwide and will transform quantum computing with its efficient, approachable method of programming.”
HPC-QC Integration – AQT | ALPINE QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
https://www.aqt.eu/hpc-qc-integration/
(Friday, August 23, 2024) “The Austrian joint effort between the University of Innsbruck and AQT has successfully demonstrated the integration of a quantum computer (QC) into a high-performance-computing (HPC) environment. This hybrid infrastructure can now be used to tackle challenges in various fields such as chemistry, material sciences, or optimization.”
IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2024: Apply today | IBM Quantum Computing Blog
https://www.ibm.com/quantum/blog/qdc-event-application
Authors: Daniella Garcia Almeida and Robert Davis
(Saturday, August 24, 2024) “Attendees will get an exclusive preview of new tools and upcoming roadmap updates from IBM Quantum all organized around a single theme — Performance by Qiskit.”
QCE24 Home ● IEEE Quantum Week
https://qce.quantum.ieee.org/2024/
“IEEE Quantum Week — the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) — is bridging the gap between the science of quantum computing and the development of an industry surrounding it. As such, this event brings a perspective to the quantum industry different from academic or business conferences. IEEE Quantum Week is a multidisciplinary quantum computing and engineering venue that gives attendees the unique opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers.”
Quantum Algorithms for Bio and Life Sciences – Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024
https://sites.google.com/view/qce24-bio
“As the field of quantum computing rapidly advances, its potential applications in the realms of bioinformatics and life sciences are becoming increasingly important. This workshop aims to explore the recent breakthroughs and future prospects of quantum computing in addressing complex challenges in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and related disciplines. By convening researchers from both industry and academia, the workshop seeks to facilitate the exchange of recent findings and collaborative discussions on effective pathways for applying these techniques to address real-world challenges in these domains.”
Technical Papers, Articles, and Preprints
[2407.13809] Enhancing Quantum Machine Learning: The Power of Non-Linear Optical Reproducing Kernels
https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.13809
Authors: Dehdashti, Shahram; Tiwari, Prayag; Safty, Kareem H. El; Bruza, Peter; and Notzel, Janis
(Thursday, July 18, 2024) “Amidst the array of quantum machine learning algorithms, the quantum kernel method has emerged as a focal point, primarily owing to its compatibility with noisy intermediate-scale quantum devices and its promise to achieve quantum advantage. This method operates by nonlinearly transforming data into feature space constructed with quantum states, enabling classification and regression tasks. In this study, we present a novel feature space constructed using Kerr coherent states, which generalize su(2), su(1, 1) coherent states, and squeezed states. Notably, the feature space exhibits constant curvature, comprising both spherical and hyperbolic geometries, depending on the sign of the Kerr parameter. Remarkably, the physical parameters associated with the coherent states, enable control over the curvature of the feature space. Our study employs Kerr kernels derived from encoding data into the phase and amplitude of Kerr coherent states. We analyze various datasets ranging from Moon to breast cancer diagnostics. Our findings demonstrate the robustness of Kerr coherent states, attributed to their flexibility in accommodating different hyperparameters, thereby offering superior performance across noisy datasets and hardware setups.”