An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published their research in the scientific journal Physical Review Applied. "This technology is an essential part of any future photonic quantum computer."

Sensing and communication systems based on quantum-mechanical phenomena can greatly outperform today’s systems, in terms of accuracy and reliability, and are considered a pivotal part of developing next-generation networks. Developing quantum information and decision systems that come close to meeting the theoretical quantum advantages has been a longstanding challenge. Now, a team of researchers at MIT and the University of Ferrara (UniFe) in Italy has developed a framework that could open up new ways of pushing such quantum systems all the way to their fundamental limits.

SEEQC is installing the UK’s first-of-its-kind Cross-Qubit Scaling Platform at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Oxfordshire.

Aeluma, Inc., a semiconductor company specializing in high performance, scalable technologies for mobile, automotive, AI, defense and aerospace, communication and quantum computing, will showcase its latest advancements in AI-driven photonics, quantum computing, and advanced sensing solutions at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025, taking place April 13-17, 2025 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

A Canadian photon detector module that was designed, assembled, and programmed at the University of Waterloo recently launched to the ISS on NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 commercial resupply mission.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as D-Wave’s Master Government Aggregator, making the Company’s cutting-edge quantum computing technologies available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.

Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi” or the “Company”), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, today announced that the Company has been awarded a prime contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (“NASA”) Goddard Space Flight Center. This contract marks a pivotal step forward for QCi by applying its entropy quantum optimization machine, Dirac-3, to support NASA’s advanced imaging and data processing demands.

Aeluma, Inc., a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance, scalable technologies for mobile, automotive, AI, defense and aerospace, communication and quantum computing, today announced it has been awarded a contract by NASA to develop quantum dot photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on silicon. This advanced technology targets next-generation space and aerospace applications, enabling capabilities such as free-space laser communication, autonomous navigation, and precision sensing.

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.

QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced the launch of a comprehensive full-stack quantum algorithm co-design program. This new initiative brings together businesses, research institutions, and QuEra’s team of experts to maximize the potential of current and future quantum computing capabilities. Much like the Apollo 11 guidance computer, where NASA engineers meticulously optimized limited computational resources to achieve remarkable results, QuEra's program aims to unlock significant efficiencies and improve performance through deep collaboration and a full-stack co-design approach. While not akin to landing on the moon, QuEra's co-design program aims to make the most of today's quantum resources to solve challenging problems.