Researchers at QuTech Find a Way to Make Majorana Particles in a Two-Dimensional Plane

Researchers at QuTech have found a way to make Majorana particles in a two-dimensional plane. This was achieved by creating devices that exploit the combined material properties of superconductors and semiconductors. The inherent flexibility of this new 2D platform should allow one to perform experiments with Majoranas that were previously inaccessible. The results are published in Nature.

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Quantum Dots and Metasurfaces: Deep Connections in the Nano World

Quantum Dots and Metasurfaces: Deep Connections in the Nano World

June 13, 2024
In relationships, sharing closer spaces naturally deepens the connection as bonds form and strengthen through increasing shared memories. This principle applies not only to human interactions but also to engineering. Recently, an intriguing study was published demonstrating the use of quantum dots to create metasurfaces, enabling two objects to exist in the same space.

Diraq Achieves Record Accuracy for Device Manufactured by Existing Semiconductor Infrastructure

Diraq Achieves Record Accuracy for Device Manufactured by Existing Semiconductor Infrastructure

June 13, 2024
Diraq, a global leader in quantum computing based on silicon quantum dots, today announced a record control accuracy of 99.9% for a quantum bit (qubit) manufactured by imec using industry-standard CMOS materials on a 300mm silicon wafer. By confirming 99.9% single qubit control fidelity, Diraq reaches the level of precision required for powerful, full-scale, error-corrected quantum computer processors manufactured by existing silicon chip foundries.

New York University Will Collaborate With the University of Copenhagen to Develop Superconducting and Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computing

Recently, New York University’s Center for Quantum Information Physics (CQIP) and the University of Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute have established a collaboration to develop superconductor and semiconductor materials for quantum computing. In this collaboration, CQIP will work with the University of Copenhagen’s Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) under the Niels Bohr Institute to explore the viability of superconductor-semiconductor quantum materials.

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Hamamatsu Photonics Has Completed the Acquisition of NKT Photonics

Hamamatsu Photonics announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of NKT Photonics. The company stated that this acquisition will help it drive its technology to the next level and accelerate its business growth in the semiconductor, quantum, and medical fields.

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NYU and University of Copenhagen Team Up to Work Toward Superconductor and Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computing

NYU and University of Copenhagen Team Up to Work Toward Superconductor and Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computing

May 30, 2024
New York University’s Center for Quantum Information Physics and the University of Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute have established a collaboration to develop superconductor and semiconductor materials, which could be used to enhance performance of electronics, quantum sensors, and computing capabilities, for manufacturing.

Toshiba Creates Quantum Random Number Generation Ready for Mass Manufacture

Toshiba Creates Quantum Random Number Generation Ready for Mass Manufacture

May 16, 2024
Toshiba Europe Ltd today announced it has developed a fully on-chip quantum random number generator ready for serial assembly. This advance will enable the mass manufacture of this quantum security technology, bringing its application to a much wider range of real-life scenarios.

UC Irvine-Led Research Team Discovers New Property of Light

UC Irvine-Led Research Team Discovers New Property of Light

May 8, 2024
A research team headed by chemists at the University of California, Irvine has discovered a previously unknown way in which light interacts with matter, a finding that could lead to improved solar power systems, light-emitting diodes, semiconductor lasers and other technological advancements.

Photonic Hires Global Quantum Leaders in Key Leadership Roles

Photonic Hires Global Quantum Leaders in Key Leadership Roles

May 3, 2024
Photonic Inc., a leader in distributed quantum computing in silicon, today announced it is scaling up its executive leadership team with industry forerunners in the areas of research and development, materials science, quantum technologies, marketing, human resources and legal.
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