Trending Quantum Computing Posts

    All Quantum Computing Posts

    • Quantum Computing Quantum Contrarianism Skepticism

      Quantum Contrarianism

      Contrarianism in quantum tech, as in any tech, is best viewed as a tool, not a truth. It’s a tool for questioning and refining the narrative, for ensuring we don’t delude ourselves. But it is not the final truth of what the technology will or will not achieve – that truth will be revealed only through continued research, engineering, and yes, a bit of imagination.…

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Quantum Cybersecurity

      Quantum Technologies and Cybersecurity: Threats and Defenses

      Quantum technologies introduce a new era for cybersecurity – one that is simultaneously perilous and full of potential. On the threat side, the advent of quantum computers threatens to upend the cryptographic protections we rely on daily, making it imperative that we transition to quantum-safe methods before quantum attackers emerge. At the same time, on the defense side, quantum physics offers unprecedented tools to achieve…

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Quantum Computing Benchmarks

      Quantum Computing Benchmarks: RCS, QV, AQ, and More

      As quantum computing hardware rapidly improves, simple metrics like qubit count are no longer sufficient to gauge a system’s true capability. Unlike classical computers where transistor counts roughly correlate with performance, quantum bits (qubits) can be error-prone and short-lived, so a few high-fidelity qubits can be more valuable than many noisy ones. This has led researchers to develop specialized benchmarks that capture different aspects of…

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Adiabatic Quantum Computing Quantum Annealing

      Adiabatic Quantum (AQC) and Cyber (2024 Update)

      Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC) is an alternative paradigm that uses an analog process based on the quantum adiabatic theorem. Instead of discrete gate operations, AQC involves slowly evolving a quantum system’s Hamiltonian such that it remains in its lowest-energy (ground) state, effectively “computing” the solution as the system’s final state​. AQC and its practical subset known as quantum annealing are particularly geared toward solving optimization…

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Quantum Computing Quantum Technology Europe EU

      Quantum Technology Initiatives in Europe and EU

      Europe’s quantum technology landscape has evolved from disparate academic projects into a coordinated multi-billion euro endeavor encompassing the EU and its member states. The historical commitment to quantum science is now manifesting in tangible outputs: prototype quantum computers in laboratories and supercomputing centers, quantum-secure communication testbeds linking cities, and quantum sensors poised to revolutionize measurements from under the Earth to outer space. The European Union’s…

      Read More »
    • Quantum ComputingCybersecurity of Quantum Systems

      Quantum Hacking: Cybersecurity of Quantum Systems

      While these machines are not yet widespread, it is never too early to consider their cybersecurity​​. As quantum computing moves into cloud platforms and multi-user environments, attackers will undoubtedly seek ways to exploit them.

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm QAOA

      The Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) – A Beginner’s Guide

      At its core, QAOA is a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm that constructs a special kind of quantum circuit (or “ansatz”) to represent a candidate solution, and then uses a classical optimizer to tweak that circuit for better results. It was introduced in 2014 by Edward Farhi and collaborators as an algorithm that “produces approximate solutions for combinatorial optimization problems” and that improves in quality as you…

      Read More »
    • Quantum Computing Quantum Tech Careers

      Career Opportunities in Quantum Technologies (No PhD Required)

      The landscape of careers in quantum technologies is incredibly rich and expanding by the day. What was once the domain of a few theoretical physicists is now a broad industry ecosystem hungry for talent from all backgrounds: software, hardware, analytics, management, and more. The driving premise is that you do not need to be an elite quantum physicist to contribute. The opportunities are as varied…

      Read More »