Qubit Community Weekly Newsletter #15
Dear Qubit Community Members,
We are excited to bring you the 15th edition of our Qubit community newsletter! We are thrilled to share the latest advancements, discussions, and events happening in the vibrant world of quantum technologies.
This newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and opportunities to connect with fellow quantum enthusiasts.
Stay connected, stay curious, and let's continue to push the boundaries of what's possible together.
Happy reading!
Business and Investments
D-Wave and Staque Team Up to Boost Quantum Computing in UAE – D-Wave has partnered with Staque to promote the adoption of annealing quantum computing in the Middle East. The collaboration aims to help businesses use quantum and hybrid applications to tackle complex optimization challenges, including supply chain and grid management. This partnership aligns with the region's push to diversify from oil by embracing advanced technologies, supporting industries like logistics and AI.
For further information: https://dwavequantum.com/company/newsroom/press-release/d-wave-and-staque-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-annealing-quantum-computing-adoption-across-the-middle-east/
Technology and Engineering
Qedma Introduces Advanced Quantum Error Mitigation in Qiskit – Qedma has launched its Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation (QESEM) software as an IBM Qiskit function. This solution tackles key quantum computing challenges by reducing hardware errors and eliminating error impacts without requiring extra qubits. The user-friendly software allows efficient quantum circuit execution at scale. With ambitious plans for reducing qubit overhead and enhancing error correction, Qedma aims to accelerate the path to quantum advantage and make quantum computing commercially viable.
For further information: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/16/qedma-next-generation-quantum-error-mitigation-software-available-as-an-ibm-qiskit-function/
QESEM Link: https://docs.quantum.ibm.com/guides/qedma-qesem
Keysight and Google Quantum AI Revolutionize Quantum Circuit Design – Keysight Technologies and Google Quantum AI have developed advanced quantum circuit simulation tools, integrating flux quantization into superconducting circuit designs. This innovation allows for more accurate modeling of quantum circuits, improving design reliability and reducing errors. The collaboration brings a new standard to quantum circuit simulation, offering researchers powerful tools for superconducting quantum applications, such as Josephson junction modeling and parametric amplifier design. This breakthrough enhances the efficiency and precision of quantum computing technologies.
For further information: https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0917-pr24-116-keysight-introduces-quantum-circuit-simulation-the-first-circuit-environment-with-frequency-domain-flux-quantization.html
For the technical paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2408.07861
Quantinuum and the Future of Responsible AI: Quantum-Classical Integration – Quantinuum has taken its first major step toward responsible AI by combining the power of its quantum processors with classical computing. Their Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP) model, QDisCoCirc, demonstrates advanced interpretability, addressing critical issues in AI decision transparency. This scalable model improves efficiency and accountability, making AI safer for sensitive applications in healthcare and finance. Their experiment, leveraging compositional generalization, offers promising insights for the future of AI-quantum computing integration.
For further information: https://www.quantinuum.com/blog/talking-quantum-circuits
For the research paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.08777
Q-CTRL Expands Quantum Optimization and Performance Management for IBM Qiskit – Q-CTRL has introduced two key services—Optimization Solver and Performance Management—within IBM's Qiskit Functions Catalog. These tools simplify quantum computing application development and hardware optimization by automating error suppression and enabling complex problem-solving without requiring deep quantum expertise. Users can now efficiently tackle large-scale optimization problems and run extensive circuits with enhanced performance, benefiting sectors like medical research and energy design.
For further information: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/16/q-ctrl-adds-optimization-solver-and-performance-management-in-ibms-qiskit-functions-catalog/
Qu-STAR: Defining Space's Role in Quantum Information Networks – TNO's newly launched Qu-STAR project aims to overcome the distance limitations in quantum information networks by leveraging satellite technology to establish a global quantum internet. The project focuses on using satellites to enable long-distance quantum communication, advancing fields like material design, pharmaceutical development, and data processing. In collaboration with Airbus, TNO seeks to define the architecture of a satellite-based quantum internet, contributing to the Quantum Internet Alliance.
For further information: https://www.tno.nl/en/newsroom/2024/09/tno-launches-qu-star-pioneer-quantum/
HSBC Pilots Quantum-Safe Technology for Securing Tokenized Gold Transactions – HSBC has successfully tested quantum-safe technology to secure tokenized gold transactions through its Orion platform. The bank integrated post-quantum cryptography and Quantinuum’s Quantum Origin to protect against potential future quantum computing threats. This initiative enhances the security of digital assets and positions HSBC as a leader in safeguarding tokenized financial products against emerging quantum risks.
For further information: https://www.hsbc.com/news-and-views/news/media-releases/2024/hsbc-pilots-quantum-safe-technology-for-tokenised-gold
Research
Quantum Machine Learning Breakthrough: 95.8% Accuracy in Continual Learning – Researchers from Zhejiang and Tsinghua universities have achieved 95.8% accuracy in quantum continual learning using a superconducting quantum processor. By applying Elastic Weight Consolidation (EWC), they tackled catastrophic forgetting, a common issue in machine learning, allowing their quantum classifier to retain knowledge across multiple tasks, including image classification and quantum state recognition. This marks a significant leap in quantum AI, demonstrating the advantages of quantum systems in learning efficiency and adaptability.
For further information: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/18/quantum-machine-learning-advances-researchers-achieve-95-8-accuracy-in-continual-learning-with-superconducting-quantum-processor/
For the research paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.09729
Quantinuum Teleports Logical Qubit with Fault Tolerance, Opening New Doors in Quantum Networks – Quantinuum scientists achieved a breakthrough by teleporting a logical qubit with 97.5% fidelity using fault-tolerant methods on their H2 trapped-ion quantum processor. By utilizing real-time quantum error correction, the experiment significantly advances the reliability of quantum communication networks and scalable quantum computing. This marks a critical milestone for applications like cryptography and material science, ensuring quantum state transmission over long distances with reduced error.
For further information: https://www.quantinuum.com/blog/quantinuum-achieves-moonshot-years-ahead-of-schedule-demonstrating-fault-tolerant-high-fidelity-teleportation-of-a-logical-qubit
For the research paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adp6016
JPMorgan and AWS Develop Hybrid Quantum Solutions for Portfolio Management – A new study by JPMorgan Chase, AWS, and Caltech introduces a quantum-classical hybrid approach to optimize large-scale portfolio management. Their decomposition pipeline breaks complex mixed-integer programming (MIP) problems into manageable subproblems, improving computational efficiency. By leveraging both classical and quantum techniques, the approach enhances scalability while acknowledging current limitations in qubits and error correction. This advancement highlights the potential for quantum solutions in financial services, offering faster portfolio optimization and risk management.
For further information: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/19/new-study-from-jpmorgan-chase-and-aws-optimizes-large-scale-portfolio-management-with-quantum-classical-hybrid-solutions/
For the research paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.10301v1
New Algorithm Boosts Quantum Simulation Efficiency – Researchers have developed the Quantum High-Frequency Floquet Simulation (QHiFFS) algorithm, significantly enhancing simulation efficiency for quantum hardware. Tested on Quantinuum’s 20-qubit system, QHiFFS reduces computational resources and errors compared to traditional methods, like Trotterization. By simplifying complex quantum dynamics through "kick operators," this innovation promises better simulations of phenomena like unconventional superconductivity, offering major advantages for near-term quantum devices and future quantum research.
For further information: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/18/new-algorithm-can-boost-simulation-efficiency-on-quantum-hardware/
For the research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41534-024-00866-1#Abs1