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#ThisDayInQuantumHistory Happy Birthday, David Bohm! Today we honor the physicist who developed Bohmian mechanics, an alternative interpretation of quantum phenomena. His ideas on quantum theory have provided deep insights into the nature of reality and the fundamental workings of the universe. #QuantumComputing #QuEra Image Credit: Theosophy Northwest © / All Rights Reserved

Congratulations to Dolev Bluvstein, Prof. mikhail lukin and collaborators from Harvard University, QuEra Computing Inc. , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , University of Maryland and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) , and separately, to Hartmut Neven and the Google Quantum AI team for being selected as Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for their work on Quantum Error Correction. https://lnkd.in/gmB6u2Mp

Our holiday gift this year from QuEra is magic 🪄 https://lnkd.in/gM_W6vaA ("Experimental Demonstration of Logical Magic State Distillation") We experimentally demonstrate magic state distillation on distance 3 and 5 logical qubits on our newly built Gemini-class neutral atom computer. Magic state distillation is a foundational building block for large-scale quantum computers. Stabilizer states and Clifford operations are often easy to implement on an error-corrected quantum computer. However, such states can also be efficiently simulated classically, and do not suffice for universal quantum computation. This is where magic states come in. "Magic", which describes how far away a quantum state is from a stabilizer state, is a key resource for performing universal quantum computation and achieving quantum advantage. Unfortunately, high-quality magic states are one of the most complex things to prepare for large-scale quantum computers. Magic state distillation prepares high-fidelity magic resource states by refining multiple lower-fidelity ones. This has been a well-studied protocol, but until now, logical-level MSD had not been demonstrated. We realized logical-level MSD on a neutral-atom quantum computer using 2D color codes. For both distance 3 and 5 codes, we demonstrated that the output magic state fidelity surpassed the input. Beyond demonstrating distillation gain, we probed the quadratic error suppression of the MSD process, varying the fidelity of input states and verifying the output improvements experimentally. Neutral atom platforms offer unique advantages, such as dynamic reconfigurability and parallel control. In this work, we encoded ten distance-3 or five distance-5 logical qubits simultaneously, and leveraged these features for transversal operations. To the best of our knowledge, this is also the largest color code that has been demonstrated to date. Our results highlight a key building block for fault-tolerant quantum computing. While progress is exciting, further fidelity improvements are needed to enable multiple distillation rounds and reduce overheads. There is a long road ahead, but this experiment underscores the potential of neutral atoms for advancing universal quantum computation. The evolving landscape of magic state preparation methods also provides ample opportunities for exploration. This work reflects the efforts of the entire QuEra Computing Inc. team and collaborators at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Special thanks to the theory team: Sunny, Casey, Chen, Harry, and the Gemini experimental team: Pedro, John, Niki, and Sergio. If you’d like to work on similar frontier questions, check out our openings: https://lnkd.in/eCkTdDwz.

New research from the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) reveals that quantum algorithms have the potential to significantly accelerate generative processes, particularly in fields with periodic patterns such as molecular dynamics. Their study, “Gibbs Sampling of Continuous Potentials on a Quantum Computer,” demonstrates that quantum computing can expedite the generation and analysis of complex molecular structures, like protein folding, which is crucial in pharmacology. 🌟 #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Research #AI https://lnkd.in/e9rrwnTr

Careful with that, please. There may be a quantum computer inside.

In this New Scientist article, Karmela Padavic-Callaghan describes how the U.S. Navy is exploring the integration of quantum computing into its operations, aiming to enhance war game simulations and various strategic applications. . https://lnkd.in/guvejh-2

Algorithmiq is an important new member of the QuEra Quantum Alliance. Here is how Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO and co-founder describes her company and why they joined the alliance. Welcome!

Since their inception in 2020, the five U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs) have been at the forefront of pioneering work in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials. These centers are creating a robust ecosystem that brings together over 1,500 experts from 115 institutions, fostering collaboration between national labs, universities, and industry. Achievements include: - Development of enhanced quantum devices and sensors - Deployment of innovative quantum processors - Establishment of state-of-the-art facilities for quantum research - Training of over 1,000 students and early-career researchers - Launch of the unique Quantum Information Science Summer School This article from Berkeley Lab reflects on four years of progress, and predicts a future where quantum technologies play a crucial role in advancing science and benefiting society. https://lnkd.in/g-6Awsm6 🌟 #QuantumScience #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment #TechForGood"

We recently held a webinar where Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer of QuEra, hosted guests showcasing the quantum software ecosystems of QuEra's partners: AWS Braket, qBraid, and Strangeworks. Watch the recording to discover how these platforms enable seamless access to QuEra's cutting-edge 256-qubit Aquila quantum computer and empower researchers, developers, and organizations to unlock the potential of quantum computing. In this webinar, you'll learn about: - QuEra Overview: The innovation behind neutral-atom quantum computing and the Aquila device. - Amazon Braket: Peter Komar from Amazon Braket demonstrates how to access Aquila through the robust AWS ecosystem, leveraging advanced simulators and managed services. - qBraid: Kenny Heitritter from qBraid explains their all-in-one quantum platform, showcasing features like Qbook for learning, qBraid Lab for experimentation, and their versatile SDK. - Strangeworks: James Tricker from Strangeworks presents their enterprise-focused solutions, including optimization tools and workflows for enhanced productivity. Watch the recording at: https://lnkd.in/eAU8HFJC

Last week at #q2b, Yuval Boger led a panel on "Systems Integration and Support for On-Premises Deployments Panel" with Mandy Birch from TreQ, Michael Brett from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bob Sorensen from Hyperion Research and Dominik Ulmer from ParTec AG. Key points included: • Customers deploy on-premises quantum computers for various reasons, such as control, low latency, integration, and security. However, these deployments introduce a new set of challenges related to integration and support. • Even for on-premises systems, the cloud remains essential. It offers additional on-demand compute capacity, storage, and other resources. Moreover, many on-premises systems will also be accessible via the cloud. • Quantum computers are far less mature than classical computers, necessitating on-site support from the vendor or a partner. These systems often introduce new disciplines, such as cryogenic cooling, optics, and lasers, which typically fall outside the existing maintenance skill set. Additionally, the supply chain for quantum systems differs significantly from that of classical computers. • HPC integration is crucial on multiple levels, including applications, workflows, and harmonized access. • Quantum computers augment existing CPUs and GPUs rather than replacing them. • HPC centers are accustomed to periodic upgrades and expect the same for quantum computers—potentially even more frequently than for classical systems.