"One way to explain this is when you look at a process like spilled milk spreading across a table, it's clear that time is moving forward. If you were to play that in reverse, you'd immediately know something was wrong—it would be hard to believe milk could just gather back into a glass." #quantum

"We're talking about a process by which the universe would completely change its structure," said study lead author Zlatko Papic. "The fundamental constants could instantaneously change and the world as we know it would collapse like a house of cards." #quantum

"We’re optimistic that within five years we’ll see real-world applications that are possible only on quantum computers," founder and lead of Google Quantum AI Hartmut Neven said in a statement. #quantum #google

The breakthrough centres on the so-called scalability problem of quantum computing, with the researchers claiming it will allow the next-generation technology to be realised on an industry-disrupting level. #quantum

Researchers developed two new control techniques to achieve a world-record single-qubit fidelity of 99.998 percent. This result complements then-MIT researcher Leon Ding’s demonstration last year of a 99.92 percent two-qubit gate fidelity. #quantum

Researchers are exploring multi-level atomic interactions to enhance quantum entanglement. Using metastable states in strontium, they demonstrate how photon exchange can sustain correlations, offering new potential for quantum computing while grappling with complex long-range interactions. #quantum

Number of inventions in the field of quantum computing multiplied over the last decade at a higher growth rate than in all fields of technology #quantum #QBTS

“We believe these improvements will help expedite the development of better superconducting qubits by simplifying data analysis and enabling more precise characterization of loss and decoherence in quantum circuits and materials,” said Chen

In a few tantalizing cases, we have stumbled on materials, like superconductors, with near-magical properties. How many more might these new tools reveal in the coming years? It will be like waking up one day and finding a million new elements with fascinating properties on the periodic table.

Quantum jobs are as diverse as they are exciting. They range from developing quantum algorithms to ensuring error-free computations. These roles also involve educating future talent. In this article, we will explore the top quantum roles of 2025. #quantumcomputing #jobs

A team of physicists has introduced an innovative error-correction method for quantum computers, enabling them to switch error correction codes on-the-fly to manage complex computations more effectively and with fewer errors. #quantumcomputing

Research demonstrates that the atomic ultracold quantum simulation method offers a wealth of quantum control and observation techniques for exploring novel forms of matter, making it an essential tool for studying the microscopic physical mechanisms of strongly correlated many-body quantum states.

The work “opens new avenues for understanding and manipulating the quantum properties of materials,” says Riccardo Comin. “We’ve essentially developed a blueprint for obtaining some completely new information that couldn’t be obtained before.”#quantumgeometry

It began with concerns about the orbits used to explain the motion of electrons in atoms — but quantum theory ended up upending reality itself. #quantummechanics

The complexity and problems of quantum computing necessitate a collaborative approach. “Perfecting the quantum computer is a bold, ambitious and multifaceted project, and not one that any company or country can accomplish on its own,” Google researchers emphasized. #quantumcomputing

A research team demonstrated an atom of antimony can be used to store data for use in quantum computations that it is better protected from errors than a standard qubit of data. This step brings us one step closer to realizing error detection and correction in quantum systems. #quantumcomputing

Getting an internship is often the first step towards a fun, challenging career in quantum computing! You might be wondering, which job reqs do I even apply to? How do I know if my skills are a good fit for a position? What kind of work will I actually be doing? #quantumcomputing #internship

"We can say that classical instruments, without further approximations, are able to correctly solve the dynamics of systems with a maximum of 40 particles. Quantum computers have the potential to process an exponentially greater number." #quantumcomputing

We will review some basics of quantum circuits manipulations in Qiskit. We will explain the minimal formalism to discuss quantum errors, explaining the notion of quantum state fidelity. We will show how to estimate the fidelity of states produced by simple quantum circuits. #quantumcomputing

They can also store information in a more complex form called quantum memory. This allows for far richer and more accurate descriptions of particles. It also means that the computer could keep multiple copies of a quantum state in its working memory. #quantumcomputing

New work suggests the ability to create fractionalized electrons known as non-Abelian anyons without a magnetic field, opening new possibilities for basic research and future applications. #quantumcomputing #quibit

Rigetti Computing has nearly quadrupled (off a low base) since the Willow announcement, turning it into a nearly $5 billion company. Quantum Computing has more than doubled, and larger player IonQ is up more than 10%. #quantumcomputing #stocks #ionq

Quantum computing provides a revolutionary way to optimize and accelerate the identification of potential drugs. A new collaboration shows how quantum computing can enhance critical areas, such as protein hydration analysis and ligand-protein binding studies. #quantumcomputing #drugs

“We find that the higher accuracy offered by a quantum computer is needed to correctly resolve the chemistry in this system, so not only will a quantum computer be better, it will be necessary,” the researchers (including Babbush) wrote in a blog post. #quantumcomputing

Artificial intelligence is on an accelerated course to merge with quantum computing. In 2025, you should also see new ways that AI can boost quantum computing, for example, through improving quantum error correction scheme. This work is already underway. #AI #quantumcomputing

The growing number of quantum computing projects is likely going to fuel an increase in "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks. This means collecting and storing currently encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it in the future, when quantum computers become powerful enough. #quantumcomputing

The research introduces the use of pseudopotentials to simplify simulations of atomic core interactions, improving accuracy while lowering the computational cost, and adapts these methods for complex materials with non-cubic structures. #quantumcomputing

With the promise of unimaginable computing power, a global race for quantum supremacy is raging. Who will be first to harness this new technological force, and what will they do with it? #quantumcomputing

Systems of interacting spins provide simple but powerful models for studying problems in physics, chemistry, and quantum computing. We show you how to use these tools to easily construct spin Hamiltonians for the Fermi–Hubbard model, the Heisenberg model, and more. #quantumcomputing #hamiltonians

Preparing for a quantum future means rethinking encryption methods. There are mathematical problems difficult for quantum computers to solve, and cryptography experts are building schemes based on these problems. This type of encryption is called post-quantum cryptography (PQC). #quantumcomputing

Researchers at MIT and MITRE have demonstrated a scalable, modular hardware platform that integrates thousands of interconnected qubits on to a customized integrated circuit. This “quantum-system-on-chip” architecture enables the researchers to precisely tune and control a dense array of qubits.

For example, the University of Sussex estimates that breaking SHA-256 within a practical timeframe would require 13 million to 317 million qubits, depending on the desired speed of the operation. By comparison, Google’s Willow chip has just 105 qubits. #quantumcomputing #bitcoin #security

To clarify, what we’re all talking about now is the same basic technical advance that Google already reported in August, except now with the PR blitz from Sundar Pichai on down, a Nature paper, an official name for the chip (“Willow”), and a bunch of additional details about it. #quantumcomputing

China has made a significant leap in quantum computing with the unveiling of the Tianyan-504, a superconducting quantum computer featuring the 504-qubit Xiaohong chip, setting a new milestone. #quantumcomputing #quantum #qubit

“You’re not meant to understand what I just said, because I don’t understand what I just said…” Physicist Brian Cox on one of the most complex theories in space science. #quantumcomputing #physics

Google on Monday said that it has overcome a key challenge in quantum computing with a new generation of chip, solving a computing problem in five minutes that would take a classical computer more time than the history of the universe. #quantumcomputing #google

Free training by IBM to learn the basics of quantum computing. This includes the fundamentals of quantum algorithms, quantum business foundations, and the basics of quantum information. #quantumcomputing #IBM

Quantum computing is in its infancy, but its potential has sparked intense exploration. This article examines three major trajectories that will shape the future of quantum computing: the gate-based approach, the whole-systems approach and the parsing-of-totality approach. #quantumcomputing

NATO has invested half a million dollars in Italian startup Ephos, betting on quantum tech to speed up computing and cut down on emissions #quantumcomputing #sustainability

A new study by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits University) proposes a quantum computer made with ordinary equipment. This innovation has the potential to make powerful quantum computing technology more affordable and accessible to all. #quantumcomputing #quantum

Google DeepMind & Quantum AI teams develop AlphaQubit, an AI system that accurately identifies errors in quantum computers for more reliable quantum tech #quantumcomputing #deepmind #google

The opportunity for quantum computing in the automotive industry is enormous. The most recent estimates from McKinsey suggest it could add $50-100 billion in economic value to the industry by 2035 through optimizing many aspects of the production process. #quantumcomputing #EVadoption

A study from the University of Sydney announced the development of a 2D error-correction architecture that could spot quantum errors using fewer qubits, making them more efficient. This could lead to more compact quantum hard drives that can encode quantum information more reliably #quantumcomputing

Microsoft & Atom Computing announced a breakthrough on the way to a fault-tolerant quantum computing: The two companies entangled 24 logical qubits using neutral atoms held in place by lasers. The two companies say this is the highest number of entangled logical qubits on record. #quantumcomputing

“Building a quantum computer in itself is a paradox,” he said. “On one hand, you want your machine to behave quantum mechanically. And you, myself, we do not teleport. We’re not at several places at once. We live in a classical and noisy world.” #quantumcomputing

Many people and organizations are already concerned about so-called “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, in which cybercriminals or other adversaries steal encrypted data now and store it away for the day when they can decrypt it with a quantum computer. #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity

The new technique hints at the benefits that machine learning on quantum computers may eventually bring. “Quantum is not good for everything, classical is not good for everything, but together they improve each other,” Melnikov says. “And this provides a specific recipe.”

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