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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Australia Quantum Computing & Quantum Technology
Australia’s quantum technology journey has progressed from pioneering academic experiments to a coordinated national endeavor spanning government, academia, and industry. The country has built a solid foundation with landmark research in quantum computing (particularly in silicon qubit hardware and error correction) and has extended its expertise to quantum communications and sensing applications. With the National Quantum Strategy and increased funding, Australia is doubling down on…
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Quantum Technology Use Cases in Aerospace & Automotive
Quantum computing is on the verge of reshaping the future of both aerospace and automotive sectors, even if the technology’s full maturation is still years away. In this article, we’ve seen that current developments – from corporate partnerships and research alliances to early quantum prototypes tackling real use cases – have already laid the groundwork. Automotive companies are using quantum algorithms in pilot projects to…
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