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Quantum Computing: A New Lens for Discovery At a recent session hosted by our partner Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, Jonathan Wurtz, Senior Research Scientist at QuEra Computing, shared a compelling perspective: 💡 Quantum computers may not just solve bigger problems—they could fundamentally change how we see science itself. From new opportunities in optimization, simulation, and machine learning, to the evolving role of quantum devices within HPC ecosystems, Wurtz explores how near-term advances—and the principle of quantum-classical co-design—are reshaping the roadmap to practical quantum computing. With an insightful technical perspective, he was able to address: 📈 How close are we to real-world quantum impact? ⚡ What hardware platforms and strategies are moving fastest? 🌐 Why should forward-looking organizations start preparing now? Read the blog post covering the talk: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3RyzBAn #QuantumComputing #QuantumInnovation #HPC #NeutralAtoms #QuantumSimulation #QuantumTechnology #ScientificDiscovery #QuEraComputing

A recent panel explored whether quantum mechanics has made the universe fundamentally unknowable, considering the roles of observation, determinism, and randomness. Participants include physicist Sabine Hossenfelder, philosopher Slavoj Žižek, and Nobel laureate physicist Roger Penrose. Hossenfelder argues against accepting quantum mechanics as inherently “weird” or unknowable. She emphasizes the measurement problem—the collapse of the wave function—as a genuine mathematical issue needing a clear, testable solution. She rejects the notion that human observation or consciousness triggers collapse, proposing instead that it may be intrinsic to the physical system, possibly due to gravity, as suggested by Penrose. Žižek views quantum theory as radically materialist, challenging conventional notions of a harmonious, deterministic universe. He argues quantum mechanics implies reality itself is incomplete, inherently uncertain, and open-ended. Žižek rejects the idea of reality being determined by human observers from outside, stressing instead our embeddedness within reality itself. He strongly critiques Einstein’s deterministic belief, suggesting quantum mechanics reveals the universe as fundamentally messy and contingent. Penrose firmly rejects the idea that quantum mechanics makes reality unknowable or dependent on observers. He argues for distinguishing between classical reality (determinable and observable) and quantum reality (which can only be probabilistically confirmed). Penrose describes wave-function collapse as an objective physical event unrelated to consciousness, likely driven by gravitational effects. He emphasizes an inherent conflict between quantum mechanics’ superposition principle and general relativity’s equivalence principle, concluding that gravitational interactions cause quantum superpositions to collapse after finite lifetimes, thereby removing paradoxes involving observation. - All speakers agree that consciousness does not trigger quantum phenomena, though their philosophical interpretations differ. - Hossenfelder and Penrose converge on gravity potentially resolving quantum paradoxes. - Žižek diverges philosophically, stressing quantum uncertainty as evidence of reality’s inherent incompleteness, rather than something needing to be resolved or eliminated. Thought experiments: Penrose uses the scenario of an unobserved planet with chaotic weather to illustrate observer independence, while Žižek employs provocative metaphors to emphasize reality’s openness and incompleteness. The the panelists broadly agree quantum mechanics does not render the universe unknowable but acknowledge significant unresolved theoretical and philosophical questions. They suggest future breakthroughs may come from experiments testing gravitational influences on quantum collapse, clarifying foundational principles, and embracing the philosophical implications of quantum indeterminacy. https://lnkd.in/gATJhce9

Each month in QuEra's 2025 quantum wall calendar features a LEGO-inspired illustration of a quantum concept. This month's concept is a neutral atom quantum computer.

Missed our "Quantum with Friends: QuEra's World Tour:Germany"? Get an inside look at the quantum computing ecosystem in German-speaking countries as industry leaders discuss collaborations and advancements. This episode of Quantum and Friends brings together experts from QuEra Computing, QMware, QAI Ventures, and Kipu Quantum to share insights on technology, startups, and real-world applications. Key topics covered: - Overview of QuEra Computing’s quantum hardware and industry partnerships. - QMware’s integration of quantum and high-performance computing in European data centers. - QAI Ventures’ role as an ecosystem orchestrator investing in and accelerating quantum startups globally. - Kipu Quantum’s development of hardware-specific quantum algorithms to solve real industry problems. - Real-world examples of quantum computing applications in telco networks, machine learning, and enterprise adoption. Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/gZbqTnQ9

Each week, our team shares research that it finds interesting. This week, we would like to share promising work proposing "Efficient Magic State Cultivation on ℝℙ²" 💡 arXiv paper: https://lnkd.in/g2shbJ2E Magic state cultivation has arisen as a key protocol to simplify the requirements for generating high-quality magic states for universal fault-tolerant quantum computers. This work provides a new approach to magic-state cultivation that lowers the spacetime volume of the process while leveraging non-local connectivity, making this a promising approach for neutral-atom technologies.

🇯🇵 QuEra is heading to SusHi Tech Tokyo! We’re excited to participate in SusHi Tech, an event committed to fostering open innovation and showcasing the technologies shaping sustainable cities of the future. SusHi Tech brings together global innovators to explore how frontier technologies—from clean energy to quantum computing—can drive real-world transformation. 🌏 Tokyo Big Sight, Japan Business Day: May 8th and 9th, 9:00 - 18:30 Public Day: Free of Charge, May 10th, 10:00 - 18:00 Further information: https://lnkd.in/gGXzaY94 If you're attending, stop by the QuEra booth to connect with our team. Hear about our neutral-atom quantum computers, how they can revolutionize energy usage, and explore how quantum systems are becoming integral to next-generation sustainable tech. This year’s program features two high-impact sessions on quantum: 📈Quantum Technology: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future. Experts from Toshiba, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Quantonation, and QAI Ventures will discuss how quantum innovation is contributing to material science, energy efficiency, and environmental solutions. 🤝 Quantum Ecosystems and Frontiers of Quantum Technology Development Across Nations. Leaders from IBM Quantum, Algorithmiq, Deloitte, and Quantum Industry Canada • Industrie Quantique Canada will explore how quantum ecosystems around the world are evolving—and what’s next at the intersection of policy, science, and scale. #QuantumComputing #SusHiTechTokyo2025 #QuantumSustainability #QuantumEcosystems #Innovation #NeutralAtoms #QuEraComputing #QuantumFuture #DeepTech

‼️ New Science with QuEra Episode: May 27th at 11:00 AM ET Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzsDmYjz We’re excited to announce the next episode of Science with QuEra, featuring Harry Zhou (QuEra Computing & Harvard University) and Pablo Bonilla (PhD in Physics, Harvard University & Ramsay Scholar). The authors will be covering: "Constant-overhead Fault-tolerant Quantum Computation with Reconfigurable Atom Arrays" 📖 For those curious about the details, the full paper is published here: https://lnkd.in/g3YE3sCh Their work presents a hardware-efficient approach to fault-tolerant quantum computation using high-rate quantum-low-density parity-check (qLDPC) codes—designed specifically for neutral-atom architectures. The paper explores how reconfigurable atom arrays can implement nonlocal syndrome extraction with effectively constant overhead, enabling a path toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing using fewer physical qubits than surface codes. In the webinar, expect a deep dive into: ⚛️ The practical realization of qLDPC codes using coherent atom rearrangement 💡 Constant-rate fault-tolerant architectures compatible with current neutral-atom hardware 📈 Why this scheme could outperform surface codes at realistic system sizes 🎁 Bonus: One participant will win a kit of a custom-designed model of QuEra's gate-model quantum computer, made of over 800 original LEGO parts. All participants will receive a certificate of completion. #QuantumComputing #FaultTolerance #NeutralAtoms #QuantumErrorCorrection #qLDPC #QuantumArchitecture #QuEraComputing #ScienceWithQuEra #QuantumInnovation #QuantumHardware

Here is the May page of QuEra's quantum calendar, showing important birthdays this month.

From Concept to Collaboration: Pawsey 🤝 QuEra As quantum computing shifts from theoretical possibility to practical reality, partnerships like the one between Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre and QuEra are showing what’s possible when innovation is grounded in real-world application. Together, we’re building toward a future where quantum and classical HPC resources operate side-by-side, enabling hybrid workflows that tackle optimization problems, machine learning tasks, and fundamental physics simulations—all with greater speed and fidelity. Key focus areas include: ⚛️ Investigating fundamental physics simulations, by replicating quantum phenomena using programmable neutral-atom arrays 💻 Exploring algorithm co-design, using techniques like quantum reservoir computing for signal processing and classification 🔬 Empowering scientists working on scientifically valuable projects with shared access portals for seamless HPC and quantum resource deployment What started as a shared vision has now become an active collaboration—one that spans hemispheres and computational paradigms. By integrating quantum devices into Pawsey’s infrastructure and training ecosystem, we’re helping democratize access to advanced computing for both researchers and students. 🔗 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gGhxX2bv #QuantumComputing #HPC #HybridComputing #QuantumSimulation #QuantumMachineLearning #QuantumReservoirComputing #NeutralAtoms #QuEraComputing #PawseySupercomputing #QuantumEducation #QuantumAccess #QuantumCollaboration

#ThisDayInQuantumHistory Happy Birthday, Claude Shannon! Today, we celebrate the father of information theory whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for digital communication and data compression. Shannon's insights also paved the way for quantum information theory, influencing the future of quantum computing. #QuantumComputing #QuEra Image Source: Tekniska Museet / CC BY 2.0