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QuantCAD Continues to Impress with Quantum Sensor Designs

July 17, 2024

QuantCAD LLC, a physics start-up operating in Iowa City, IA and Chicago, IL, was selected by NASA to advance quantum sensing with a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. NASA plans to use the quantum sensor developed by QuantCAD to investigate the origins of water on exoplanets.

Enhancing Quantum Technology Performance Tenfold

July 12, 2024

Researchers have developed a new method to significantly enhance quantum technology performance by using the cross-correlation of two noise sources to extend coherence time, improve control fidelity, and increase sensitivity for high-frequency sensing. This innovative strategy addresses key challenges in quantum systems, offering a tenfold increase in stability and paving the way for more reliable and versatile quantum devices.

USTC Observes Magnetic Amplification Using Dark Spins

July 11, 2024

A research team led by Prof. PENG Xinhua and Associate Prof. JIANG Min from University of Science and Technology China (USTC) of China Academy of Sciences (CAS), has, for the first time, reported the theoretical and experimental demonstration of quantum amplification using dark spins, with the magnetic field magnification exceeding 5,000 times and the single magnetic field measurement accuracy reaching 0.1fT level. The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

New Method Could Yield Fast, Cross-Country Quantum Network

July 11, 2024

PME researchers outlined a new method to build a quantum network that spans the country by using vacuum beam guides, in which qubits can travel thousands of miles inside small vacuum-sealed tubes.

Infleqtion Names Industry Innovator Pat Tang as Chief Engineering Officer

June 28, 2024

Infleqtion, the world’s leading quantum information company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Pat Tang as Chief Engineering Officer. With an impressive 24-year track record in technology leadership, Dr. Tang brings a wealth of experience from his roles at IonQ, Amazon Lab126, and Apple. His expertise is set to drive Infleqtion’s mission of delivering cutting-edge, commercial-ready quantum products.

QLM Announces the Issue of a £5M Convertible Loan Note Facility

QuantumWire June 27, 2024

QLM announces the issue of a £5m Convertible Loan Note Facility. The £5m committed facility is funded by existing shareholders and will be used for QLM’s working capital and capital expenditure requirements. Loan notes totaling £2.5m were immediately drawn down. These loan notes carry a fixed interest rate and are convertible into shares on set conversion criteria during the 3-year facility term.

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Quantum Sensor Technology Developer QLM Appoints Head of Business Development, Energy, Americas

QuantumWire June 24, 2024

Recently, British quantum sensing technology developer QLM announced the appointment of Robby Vaughn as its Head of Business Development, Energy, Americas. QLM said that Robby, who has held technical roles in Upstream Oil and Gas, brings 20+ years of industry experience and expertise in natural gas measurement and quantification, which will create value for the company and its customers.

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SandboxAQ Joins Chicago Quantum Exchange as Corporate Partner

June 21, 2024

SandboxAQ and CQE will collaborate on quantum sensing efforts, particularly at the University of Chicago-based National Science Foundation Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Quantum sensing for Biophysics and Bioengineering (QuBBE).

USTC Proposes New Constraints on Exotic Spin-Spin-Velocity-Dependent Interactions Between Electron Spins

June 18, 2024

A research team led by academician DU Jiangfeng and Prof. RONG Xing from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), in collaboration with Professor Jiao Man from Zhejiang University, has utilized solid-state spin quantum sensors to scrutinize exotic spin-spin-velocity-dependent interactions (SSIVDs) at short force ranges, reporting new experimental results between electron spins. This work has been published in Physical Review Letters.

QSE Center Distributes QTNet Funding for Quantum Hardware at EPFL

June 12, 2024

The QSE Center has distributed funding from the ETH-Domain Quantum-Technology Network (QTNet) to 11 quantum researchers at EPFL for procuring quantum hardware to develop and employ applicatons of quantum technologies.