Quantum Computing
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Fermilab and MIT Lincoln Lab Demonstrate In-Vacuum Cryoelectronics for Ion-Trap Quantum Computers, Opening Path to Tens of Thousands of Qubits
A DOE-backed proof-of-concept integrates cryogenic control chips directly into ion traps, potentially removing a key bottleneck blocking large-scale quantum computers.
Cisco and Qunnect Demonstrate First Metro-Scale Quantum Entanglement Network Across New York City
Cisco and Qunnect achieved first metro-scale quantum entanglement swapping over 17.6 km of commercial NYC fiber, surpassing previous benchmarks by 10,000x.
Delft Researchers Crack the Readout Problem for Majorana Qubits, Reviving the Case for Topological Quantum Computing
A QuTech team achieves first single-shot parity readout of Majorana qubits using quantum capacitance, demonstrating millisecond coherence and solving a key bottleneck for topological quantum computers.
D-Wave's $550M Quantum Circuits Acquisition Accelerates Error-Corrected Gate-Model Computing
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces $550 million acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. to combine annealing and gate-model quantum technologies, with first dual-rail system planned for 2026 delivery.
Stanford's Optical Cavity Arrays Chart Path to Million-Qubit Quantum Computers
Stanford researchers demonstrate a scalable optical cavity system enabling parallel readout of quantum bits, with prototypes already exceeding 500 cavities.