Hacker News with Generative AI: Quantum Computing

Certified randomness using a trapped-ion quantum processor (nature.com)
Although quantum computers can perform a wide range of practically important tasks beyond the abilities of classical computers1,2, realizing this potential remains a challenge.
Quantum Computing, Science, Physics, Randomness
27 points by wahsmail 7 days ago | 18 comments
Experimental test of the nonlocal energy alteration between two quantum memories (phys.org)
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hefei National Laboratory recently carried out a study aimed at testing this theoretical prediction experimentally using two quantum memories.
Quantum Computing, Physics, Experimental Science
3 points by westurner 11 days ago | 1 comments
Scientists Question Microsoft's Quantum Computing 'Breakthrough' (pcmag.com)
Some physicists are questioning Microsoft's February claim that it made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing.
Quantum Computing, Science, Microsoft
10 points by gmays 11 days ago | 4 comments
Microsoft quantum computing claim still lacks evidence (nature.com)
A Microsoft researcher today presented results behind the company’s controversial claim last month to have created the first ‘topological’ qubits — a long-sought goal of quantum computing.
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, Science
61 points by mathgenius 14 days ago | 17 comments
Quantum Speedup Found for Class of Hard Problems (quantamagazine.org)
It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do it for some critical optimization tasks.
Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Optimization, Algorithms
74 points by EA-3167 15 days ago | 33 comments
Microsoft quantum breakthrough labeled 'unreliable' and 'essentially fraudulent' (theregister.com)
Microsoft's claim of a quantum computing breakthrough has attracted strong criticism from scientists, though the software giant says its work is sound – and it will soon reveal data that proves it.
Quantum Computing, Science, Microsoft, Technology, Controversy
6 points by cwwc 17 days ago | 0 comments
D-Wave quantum annealers solve problems classical algorithms struggle with (arstechnica.com)
The latest claim of a clear quantum supremacy solves a useful problem.
Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
13 points by rbanffy 20 days ago | 13 comments
An operating system for executing applications on quantum network nodes (nature.com)
The goal of future quantum networks is to enable new internet applications that are impossible to achieve using only classical communication1,2,3.
Quantum Computing, Networking, Operating Systems
6 points by gnabgib 21 days ago | 0 comments
Microsoft quantum breakthrough labelled unreliable and 'essentially fraudulent' (theregister.com)
Microsoft's claim of a quantum computing breakthrough has attracted strong criticism from scientists, though the software giant says its work is sound – and it will soon reveal data that proves it.
Quantum Computing, Science, Software, Microsoft
5 points by beardyw 21 days ago | 2 comments
NIST selects HQC as fifth algorithm for post-quantum encryption (nist.gov)
NIST has chosen a new algorithm for post-quantum encryption called HQC, which will serve as a backup for ML-KEM, the main algorithm for general encryption.
Cryptography, Security, Quantum Computing, Algorithms
164 points by gnabgib 22 days ago | 116 comments
Show HN: Quantum Evolution Kernel (FOSS quantum graph machine learning lib) (github.com/pasqal-io)
The Quantum Evolution Kernel is a Python library designed for the machine learning community to help users design quantum-driven similarity metrics for graphs and to use them inside kernel-based machine learning algorithms for graph data.
Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Open Source, Python, Graph Data
11 points by Yoric 22 days ago | 0 comments
Quantum Katas (microsoft.com)
Learn with Microsoft Quantum katas
Quantum Computing, Programming, Education
3 points by domofutu 25 days ago | 0 comments
China and US rapidly developing quantum computers, yet Bitcoin is still $90k (ycombinator.com)
Make it make sense.<p>Wouldn't the smartest thing to do right now is selling crypto, buying stock indices at works and real estate at best? At least you have your physical land deed with that.
Quantum Computing, Cryptocurrency, Economics
5 points by r33b33 26 days ago | 13 comments
Chinese Team Claims Zuchongzhi-3 Million Times Speedup over Google's Sycamore (thequantuminsider.com)
A Chinese research team has officially published findings that their quantum processor, Zuchongzhi 3.0, outperforms Google’s latest quantum computing efforts by a factor of one million.
Quantum Computing, China, Google, Technology
4 points by rguiscard 28 days ago | 0 comments
Why Quantum Engineering Is Emerging as a Distinct Industrial Sector (ieee.org)
Quantum tech isn't just about going smaller—it's about doing the impossible
Quantum Computing, Engineering, Industry
50 points by rbanffy 29 days ago | 51 comments
AWS Cat Qubits Make Quantum Error Correction Effective, Affordable (nextplatform.com)
In a scene from the movie Gladiator, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, worried about the fragility of his empire, tells his general, Maximus: “There was once a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish.”
Quantum Computing, Cloud Computing, AWS
42 points by rbanffy 33 days ago | 11 comments
A Path to Scalable Quantum Computers (physics.aps.org)
Industrially useful quantum computers will require substantially more quantum bits (qubits) and similar or better fidelities for qubit operations, compared to present state-of-the-art systems.
Quantum Computing, Physics, Technology
15 points by elashri 36 days ago | 1 comments
Flawed Diamonds Make Perfect Quantum Sensors (ieee.org)
Quantum sensors take the biggest roadblock for quantum computers—unwanted interference, or noise—and turn it into a strength.
Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensors, Physics
40 points by rbanffy 38 days ago | 10 comments
Photon Bricks: A Lego set for playful quantum explorations (nottingham.ac.uk)
Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Gravity Laboratory, alongside student LEGO enthusiasts, have developed unique LEGO-based interferometer kits to make quantum science more accessible and engaging.
Quantum Computing, Education, Science, LEGO, Physics
15 points by sohkamyung 39 days ago | 0 comments
Majorana 1 Explained: The Path to a Million Qubits [video] (youtube.com)
Quantum Computing, Majorana Fermions, Video, Technology
5 points by abbassix 40 days ago | 2 comments
FAQ on Microsoft's topological qubit thing (scottaaronson.blog)
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, FAQ
328 points by ingve 41 days ago | 69 comments
Microsoft Says It Has Created a New State of Matter to Power Quantum Computers (nytimes.com)
Microsoft now says it has created a new state of matter in its quest to make a powerful machine, called a quantum computer, that could accelerate the development of everything from batteries to medicines to artificial intelligence.
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, Physics, Artificial Intelligence
4 points by meistro 41 days ago | 1 comments
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum processor (microsoft.com)
Built with a breakthrough class of materials called a topoconductor, Majorana 1 marks a transformative leap toward practical quantum computing.
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, Materials Science
458 points by eksu 42 days ago | 188 comments
Microsoft announces quantum computing breakthrough with new Majorana 1 chip (theverge.com)
Microsoft believes it has made a key breakthrough in quantum computing, unlocking the potential for quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems.
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, Technology, Hardware
16 points by rvb 42 days ago | 12 comments
Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing (microsoft.com)
Microsoft today introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that it expects will realize quantum computers capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not decades.
Quantum Computing, Microsoft, Technology, Hardware
118 points by meetpateltech 42 days ago | 3 comments
Catalytic computing taps the full power of a full hard drive (quantamagazine.org)
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.
Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Memory
80 points by sonabinu 43 days ago | 19 comments
Why Quantum Cryptanalysis is Bollocks [pdf] (auckland.ac.nz)
Quantum Computing, Cryptography, Security
129 points by commandersaki 47 days ago | 115 comments
Antimony Atoms Function as Error-Resistant Qubits (ieee.org)
University of New South Wales and Melbourne University researchers were inspired by cats to create a new kind of qubit that could be more resistant to errors.
Quantum Computing, Physics, Materials Science
33 points by rbanffy 55 days ago | 2 comments
A Cat's Nine Lives Inspire a Way to Quell Quantum Errors (ieee.org)
University of New South Wales and Melbourne University researchers were inspired by cats to create a new kind of qubit that could be more resistant to errors.
Quantum Computing, Physics, Science, Animals
4 points by abe94 56 days ago | 0 comments
Stirring false vacuum:quantized bubbles interact on 5,564-qubit quantum annealer (nature.com)
False vacuum decay—the transition from a metastable quantum state to a true vacuum state—plays an important role in quantum field theory and non-equilibrium phenomena such as phase transitions and dynamical metastability.
Quantum Computing, Physics, Science
4 points by bookofjoe 56 days ago | 0 comments