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Research from QphoX, Rigetti, and Qblox Demonstrating Optical Readout Technique for Superconducting Qubits Published in Nature Physics
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DELFT, The Netherlands and Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QphoX B.V., a Dutch quantum technology startup that is developing leading frequency conversion systems for quantum applications, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI.NaE) , a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, and Qblox, a leading innovator in quantum control stack development, today announced that their joint research demonstrating the ability to readout superconducting qubits with an optical transducer was published in Nature Physics.
Quantum computing has the potential to drive transformative breakthroughs in fields such as advanced material design, artificial intelligence, and drug discovery. Of the quantum computing modalities, superconducting qubits are a leading platform towards realizing a practical quantum computer given their fast gate speeds and ability to leverage existing semiconductor industry manufacturing techniques. However, fault-tolerant quantum computing will likely require 10,000 to a million physical qubits. The sheer amount of wiring, amplifiers and microwave components required to operate such large numbers of qubits far exceeds the capacity of modern-day dilution refrigerators, a core component of a superconducting quantum computing system, in terms of both space and passive heat load.
A potential solution to this problem may be to replace coaxial cables and other cryogenic components with optical fibers, which have a considerably smaller footprint and negligible thermal conductivity. The challenge lies in converting the microwave signals used to control qubits into infrared light that can be transmitted through fiber. This is where microwave-to-optical transduction comes into play, a field dedicated to the coherent conversion of microwave photons to optical photons. QphoX has developed transducers with piezo-optomechanical technology that are capable of performing this conversion, forming an interface between superconducting qubits and fiber-optics.
To demonstrate the potential of this technology, QphoX, Rigetti and Qblox connected a transducer to a superconducting qubit, with the goal of measuring its state using light transmitted through an optical fiber. The results of this collaborative effort have been published in Nature Physics. Remarkably, it was discovered that not only is the transducer capable of converting the signal that reads out the qubit, but that the qubit can also be sufficiently protected from decoherence introduced by thermal noise or stray optical photons from the transducer during operation.
"Microwave-to-optics transduction is a rapidly emerging technology with far-reaching implications for quantum computing. Our work demonstrates that transducers are now ready to interface with superconducting qubit technology. This is an exciting and crucial demonstration, with the potential for this technology being far reaching and potentially transformative for the development of quantum computers,” says Dr. Thierry van Thiel, lead author of the work and Lead Quantum Engineer at QphoX.
“Developing more efficient ways to design our systems is key as we work towards fault tolerance. This innovative, scalable approach to qubit signal processing is the result of our strong partnerships with QphoX and Qblox and showcases the value of having a modular technology stack. By allowing our partners to integrate their technology with ours, we are able to discover creative ways to solve long-standing engineering challenges,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO.
“Realizing industrial-scale quantum computers comes with solving several critical bottlenecks. Many of these lie in the scalability of the readout and control of qubits. As Qblox is entirely focused on exactly this theme, we are proud to be part of this pivotal demonstration that shows that QphoX microwave-to-optical transducers are a solid route to scalable quantum computing. We look forward to the next steps with Rigetti and QphoX to scale up this technology,” says Dr. Niels Bultink, Qblox CEO.
About QphoX
QphoX is the leading developer of quantum transduction systems that enable quantum computers to network over optical frequencies. Leveraging decades of progress in photonic, MEMS and superconducting device nanofabrication, their single-photon interfaces bridge the gap between microwave, optical and telecom frequencies to provide essential quantum links between computation, state storage and networking. QphoX is based in Delft, the Netherlands. See www.qphox.eu/ for more information.
About Rigetti
Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The Company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. In 2021, Rigetti began selling on-premises quantum computing systems with qubit counts between 24 and 84 qubits, supporting national laboratories and quantum computing centers. Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera™ QPU was introduced in 2023 supporting a broader R&D community with a high-performance, on-premises QPU designed to plug into a customer’s existing cryogenic and control systems. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides high-performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Learn more at www.rigetti.com/.
About Qblox
Qblox is a leading provider of scalable and modular qubit control stacks. Qblox operates at the frontier of the quantum revolution in supporting academic and industrial labs worldwide. The Qblox control stack, known as the Cluster, combines key technologies for qubit control and readout and supports a wide variety of qubit technologies. Qblox has grown to 130+ employees and continues to innovate to enable the quantum industry. Learn more at www.qblox.com/.
Quantum Break - Downsampled from ~20 MP, hotsampling! using SRWE; Hattiwatti's cinematic tool; ReShade
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SF Museum Of Modern Art San Francisco, CA
I add a texture of the universe in the background to go with Gormely’s vision of of his metal sculpture. Original photo was posted before this one.
« Quantum Cloud VIII conceives of the body as a swarm of chaotic energy. A human figure seems to alternatly materialize from and desintegrate into a cloud of metal bars. Created between 1999 and 2009, Anthony Gormely’s Quantum Cloud series reflects on how the subatomic particles and energy that make up our bodies are integrated with those that compose the universe around us. »
"Quantum Cloud VIII conçoit le corps comme un essaim d'énergie chaotique. Une figure humaine semble alternativement se matérialiser et se désintégrer dans un nuage de barres de métal. Créée entre 1999 et 2009, la série Quantum Cloud d'Anthony Gormely réfléchit à la façon dont les particules subatomiques et l'énergie qui composent notre corps sont intégrées à celles qui composent l'univers qui nous entoure."
It was at this point that Mrs Shrodinger informed her husband that they had run out of children, and the cat would have to be next.
For WAH who are visiting Mad Science on a face down tuesday
(thank goodness for flexible 12 year olds - I was never going to fit in that box)
In game effects! Super expressive
Quantum Break
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Taken with Hattiwatti's Cinematic Tools
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Ariane 5 flight VA254 with the Eutelsat Quantum and Star One D2 satellites is now on the launch par of the ELA-3 (Ensemble de Lancement Ariane) Ariane 5 launch complex, at Europe's Space Port in Kourou, French Guyana on 29 July 2021.
Quantum, the ESA Partnership Project with Eutelsat, Airbus and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, is a pioneering mission preparing the way for the next generation of telecommunications satellites, which will be more flexible by design and so more adaptable to customer needs once in orbit.
Quantum is a shift from custom-designed satellite with one-off payloads to a more generic approach, resulting in unprecedented in-orbit reconfigurability in coverage, frequency and power, allowing complete mission rehaul, including orbital position.
ESA partnered with satellite operator Eutelsat and manufacturer Airbus to design this programme, in response to today's market requiring satellites to be able to respond to changes in geographical or performance demand, either during manufacturing or after launch. This will enable the operator to address emerging business opportunities — even those that appear after it has ordered a satellite.
Such ESA Partnership Projects maximise the benefits to industry thanks to an efficient, co-managed approach that is tailored to commercial best practice.
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Eutelsat Quantum on the launch pad
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ESA - S. Corvaja
Quantum Break - Downsampled from ~20 MP, hotsampling! using SRWE; Hattiwatti's cinematic tool; ReShade; PS to remove clipping
Or part of it anyway.
Vancouver's 3rd Annual Mural Fest revealed some amazing art this weekend. This is a portion of the retro, space-age mural 'Quantum Leap' by Cristian Fowlie. Unfortunately most of it was behind a metal fence (not sure why) and this was the only piece I could capture sans fence.
www.vanmuralfest.ca (Although the website is surprisingly crappy.)
Quantum (von lateinisch für „wie viel“, „wie groß“) steht für:
„eine bestimmte Menge“ oder „eine bestimmte Anzahl“, ein umgangssprachlicher Begriff
Quantum Break - Downsampled from ~20 MP, hotsampling! using SRWE; Hattiwatti's cinematic tool; ReShade
Another new outfit in the Shouted Couture collection.
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There was only one couple Downtown; I made it seem more like The Old Days by having them follow themselves along the sidewalk. RoguePano Panorama Glitch Pano Sabotage. iPhone 11Pro in Pano Mode. One detail: The Disappearing Woman On The Right has the same shoes, socks, and a fragment of the same blue bag as the Woman In The Yellow Shirt in the back left. Ya.
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