quantum computing

Google has announced that it has made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing. According to a study published in the US journal Nature, scientists from Google’s AI Quantum research institute have reached quantum supremacy. This announcement involves utilising a quantum computer to carry out a calculation beyond the practical capabilities of current computers. Google claimed … Continue reading Google claims to demonstrate quantum supremacy →

The field of quantum computing took a major leap this week, thanks to researchers from the University of NSW (UNSW). The team of scientists developed a two-qubit gate between atom qubits in silicon. Two-qubit gates are the foundations of any quantum computer. This version is the fastest that’s ever been achieved in silicon, completing an … Continue reading Quantum research breaks through major boundary →

Sydney researchers have successfully reduced errors in semiconductor “spin qubits” – a type of building block for quantum computers. This has been achieved using the theoretical work of quantum physicists at the University of Sydney Nano Institute and School of Physics. The experimental result by University of New South Wales engineers demonstrated error rates as … Continue reading Sydney researchers drive advances in quantum computing →

Four NSW universities have joined forces to establish the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA). The SQA allows students, academics and industry to collaborate on quantum research and help train the next generation of engineers and scientists in quantum computing. The Academy is the initiative of University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of Sydney, University of NSW … Continue reading New academy increases quantum research in Sydney →

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T) at UNSW Sydney opened its doors in mid-February. The CQC2T is an international collaboration between seven Australian universities and more than 25 partners to form one of the largest combined efforts in quantum computation and communication research in the world. … Continue reading National centre of excellence in quantum opens at UNSW →

The Australian government has announced a $6 million investment for industry, academia and government research agencies to contribute to the development of quantum technologies. Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne says quantum technologies have tremendous potential to lead to profound benefits in many sectors, including healthcare, communications, and defence. “Quantum technologies could bring game changing advantages … Continue reading $6 million injection into quantum tech research →

Advanced materials manufacturer Dotz Nano has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian distributer Recochem, in a bid to penetrate the Australian market. The MoU calls for a five-month evaluation period, in which both companies will consider one another’s performance as well as the opportunities for growth in Australia and New Zealand. Dotz Nano is … Continue reading Advanced manufacturer introducing quantum tech to Australia →

Engineers at Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW) have invented what they term as a “radical” new architecture for quantum computing, based on “flip-flop qubits”, that promises to make the large-scale manufacture of quantum chips dramatically cheaper – and easier – than thought possible. The new chip design, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, … Continue reading “Radical” new quantum computing design invented at UNSW →

A new $26 million fund to help supercharge the development and commercialisation of quantum computing and make New South Wales a global hub for advanced training in this ground-breaking field of science has been announced. John Barilaro, NSW deputy Premier and minister for Skills and Small Business, said quantum computing could pave the way for computers … Continue reading Quantum computing receives $26m NSW funding →