The diamond quantum revolution
In the April 2020 issue of Physics World, editors explain how diamond, this special form of carbon, now has many practical quantum applications. Here are some extracts. Diamonds are well known as the gem for marking
NCSC: Quantum security technologies
The British Nation Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has just released an interesting white paper which sets out its position on two security technologies that rely on quantum physics: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random
Are biological processes experts in Quantum Physics?
The intriguing, upcoming field of quantum biology by Olivier Loose. Scientific inquiry can be a lesson in humility. Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus taught us this in the sixteenth century when submitting the hypothesis that the Sun is sitting
Quantum Computing Financial Modeling in oil and gas industry
By Prakhar Singh (BPCL) The oil and gas industry is known for opting cutting edge technology and digital innovation. Recently in October 2019, researchers at Google/ UC Santa Barbara John Martinis’ group claimed that they have
IBM: Exploring quantum use cases for chemicals and petroleum
IBM has published a report concerning three quantum computing use cases already being explored by chemicals and petroleum companies. Some quotes from this report: It has already been demonstrated that quantum chemistry simulations will likely
2019 Quantum Facts and 2020 Quantum Predictions
January is a good period to sit back and check previous year with easy criticism and to predict new year facts with a fair dose of ‘realistic’ optimism. And a bit of humor (and bias?)
Machine Learning in the Quantum era
An interesting paper from Loïc Henriet, Quantum Engineer and Head of Software at Pasqal, Christophe Jurczak, General Partner at Quantonation and Leonard Wossnig, CEO of Rahko. The original article was published in Medium.com on November 13th, 2019. Machine Learning
McKinsey: Reviving innovation in Europe
McKinsey has just issued an interesting paper about innovation in Europe and propose five paths which could build on its strengths and help the continent regain its competitive edge. Some excerpts: Europe’s startup scene is thriving:
IBM: On “Quantum Supremacy”
A very interesting paper from IBM Quantum Computing Team as an answer to the famous leaked preprint of Google regarding quantum supremacy. Some excerpts: Recent advances in quantum computing have resulted in two 53-qubit processors:
EY: Could Quantum Computing be the technology that drives your quantum leap forward?
An interesting though entry-level document from EYQ (EYQ is EY’s think tank) about Quantum Computing. Some quotations/excerpts: “Quantum technologies offer huge potential for disruption. C-suite leaders that want their companies to be relevant tomorrow need