The Scalinq-Inspired Quantum Dragons
Because the world really does need a higher density of quantum dragons.
Scalinq is developing cost-efficient, energy-efficient, high-density, cryogenic-grade hardware for superconducting and spin-qubit quantum processors. Inspired by this, The Quantum Dragon decided that the Earth needs a higher density of quantum dragons. Expect your neighborhood to be overrun within the next few decades.
IQT NORDICS Announces Two Additional Keynoters
IQT Nordics taking place May 20-22 at Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Sweden is excited to announce two additional keynoters: Ganesh Ramamoorthy (Q-CTRL) and Robert Rehammar (Scalinq). 50+ speakers will be on stage at Chalmers University. Complete information about the speaker lineup can be found at www.iqtevent.com.
Register for IQT Nordics by 15 May for Significant Savings!
IQT Nordics is approaching rapidly. And the last early bird savings date takes place on 15 May. Do not wait and take advantage of the savings. IQT Nordics offers an important learning experience as well as a terrific networking environment not to mention several fine social functions. Registration and schedule information – www.iqtevent.com.
“Quantum isn’t hard. It’s terribly explained.” — Brian Siegelwax.
My Dear Friend Takes It From Here…
This article by Dr. Frank C. Zickert tackles something I’ve been saying for years. You spend considerable time trying to understand something, and when it finally clicks, and you can now explain it in much simpler terms, you wonder why no one explained it that way in the first place. I’m awarding bonus points for the comic strip.
Neutral Atom Quantum Computers – Concept of Operation
This 3:15 video by QuEra answers some of the basic questions about quantum computing, but what makes it interesting is the virtual tour inside a neutral atom quantum computer. What are the major components? What do they look like? What do they do? Grab a small cup of popcorn and enjoy!
Interactive Quantum Superposition
You’re thinking that superposition has been explained every which way it possibly can, but I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. The Quantum Atlas says it’s time to “Tap to make ripples!”, and spoiler alert: you’re not limited to just 2 taps at a time. The point is 2 taps, but you can have more fun with this than that.
Quantum Technology Military Applications
At a quick glance, this infographic looks like someone just added the word “quantum” to everything. But when you zoom in and look around, much of this is actually progressing. Off the top of my head, I would place question marks over a few of these, but I’d also place quite a few checkmarks. This link might require a Twitter account.
Quantum Guitar
It’s interesting to see Prof. Bob Coecke’s setup, including—I’m guessing—software from Moth Quantum. If you zoom in on the computer screens, you can see the qubit visualization. The Quantum Dragon says he’s only slightly apologetic about the human skeleton in the background. This link might require a Twitter account.
Hanbury-Brown and Twiss (HBT) interferometer
PhD candidate Daniel Fredriksen shared 2 videos of the open-source, 3D-printed optical quantum computer he’s building for his dissertation. We need more behind-the-scenes peeks into cool stuff like this; plus, how many awesome buzzwords are in that sentence? This link might require a Twitter account.
Rotonium’s Fortress of Photonic Solitude
Rotonium’s technology, inspired 4 decades ago by Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, was destined for an IQT News exclusive.
How do NVC quantum computers work?
This slideshow by XeedQ illustrates, at a high level, how XQ1 works. I’m adding a disclaimer that this is not the only way to implement nitrogen-vacancy centers, or vacancy centers for that matter, but it is a good starting point if you have no idea what I’m talking about. This link might require a LinkedIn account.
My God, it’s full of stars.
Here’s another slideshow explainer, this time by IQM, illustrating how superconducting qubits work in a star topology using a central resonator. I wrote about its usage in “I like to MOVE it, MOVE it with IQM Deneb by Brian Siegelwax.” This link might require a LinkedIn account.
“so my friend Scott Aaronson doesn’t get mad at me”
Dr. Nicole Yunger Halpern adds a necessary caveat to explanations of potential quantum computational advantages.
Zapata AI Job Seekers… only 1 left on this list!
If you were laid off by Zapata AI and would like a free listing in this newsletter, please reach out and let me know. I’ll maintain a list in The Quantum Dragon until everyone on the list has been gainfully employed elsewhere or is otherwise no longer actively job seeking. I might extend this offer to all job seekers, but I’ll start with these layoffs.
- Shawn Gibford Industrial PHDc: Quantum Applications in the Life Sciences
Quantum Noise Detector
Alan Ho and Prof. Michael Biercuk inspired the Resuscitated Quantum Bullshit Detector, but the original(?) has resurfaced on Bluesky. It’s back to reposting a simple “bullshit” or “not bullshit,” so The Quantum Dragon will continue to monitor for challenges, controversies, and debates under this new name from Dr. Bob Sutor.
- I’ve got some noise in an email thread, which I obviously can’t share, but I hope to move this noise to The Quantum Dragon Podcast.
