A recent first-of-its-kind demonstration of “light-shift weighting” of a quantum array by scientists in the UK will help unlock new ways to achieve quantum optimization of complex problems. Using neutral atom arrays, this control mechanism opens the door to exploring different encodings of problems onto an analog quantum computer.

Quantum Computing, Inc (QCi), an innovative quantum optics and nanophononics technology company, today announced its fully commercialized quantum optimization platform, Dirac-3 (Dirac) Entropy Quantum Computer (EQC). Dirac is a nanophotonic machine designed to address complex problems with larger numbers of variables that require unconventional solutions through the use of nonlinear quantum optics.

The Australian Army has improved its convoy logistics thanks to a quantum route optimization demonstration by quantum control engineering company Q-CTRL.

Q-CTRL, a global leader in developing useful quantum technologies through quantum control infrastructure software, was today announced as a winner of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Quantum Catalyst Fund Competition. Awarded £1 million in funding, Q-CTRL's winning proposal will deliver new quantum-hardware-optimized algorithmic solvers built on their proprietary performance management software to the Department for Transport and Network Rail. This software will address train schedule optimization for both large-scale rail networks and detailed station routing, bringing a new generation of quantum solutions to pressing government problems.