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Quantum computing and Germany’s e-highway
In this episode Razor’s Shini Somara tells us more about quantum computing that could lead to the advent of next generation computers, million or even billion times faster than the current crop of machines featuring IQT laboratories at Sussex.
Why the race to build a quantum computer?
Professor Hensinger tells the BBC’s The Inquiry why corporations are spending billions to turn quantum computers into workable technology.
Scientists plan to build new quantum computing facility in Brighton
The Telegraph reports how his group’s breakthrough techniques are bringing them closer to their goal of constructing a quantum computer.
Oral Evidence: Quantum Technologies
Professor Hensinger and other scientists testify at The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee concerning the development of practical quantum technologies.
Quantum computing: Modular system announced
BBC News – report announcing a new type of modular quantum computer being developed at University of Sussex.
University behind a tech revolution
The Argus reports about the technical revolution taking place at the University of Sussex.
Quantum computer plans unveiled
The Naked Scientist explores quantum computing interviewing Prof Winfried Hensinger.
First practical blueprint for universal quantum computer could have revolutionary impact
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council announces the first practical blueprint for a universal quantum computer.
How we created the first ever blueprint for a real quantum computer
The Independent – How Ion Quantum Technology group developed the first blueprint for a universal quantum computer.
Breakthrough quantum computer explained by Professor Hensinger
Sky News Tonight – Professor Hensinger talks to Dermot Murnaghan about his research group’s breakthrough in developing a modular quantum computer.
Here’s how to build the first large-scale quantum computer
VICE – Why now is the time to start building the first large-scale quantum computer.
Physicists propose football-pitch-sized quantum computer
Nature reports about the first industrial blueprint to construct a practical quantum computer.
Cyber distinguished speaker series – quantum computing
Professor Hensinger is invited to the US Department of Energy Cyber Distinguished Speaker Series, to discuss his work on quantum computing.
Quantum computers ditch all the lasers for easier engineering
New Scientist – How quantum laws allow simplified engineering of quantum computers.
October 28, 2019, Laboratory News: Rivals question Google’s quantum supremacy claim
October 28, 2019, CGTN Europe: Facebook Live: The power of quantum computing
October 25, 2019, Wired: The real quantum supremacy race is between China and the US
October 21, 2019, CGTN Europe: RAZOR: Quantum computing and Germany’s e-highway
October 10, 2019, Mirage News: Sussex quantum science goes on tour
September 12, 2019, The Inquiry: Why the race to build a quantum computer?
July 9, 2019, ZDNet: Quantencomputer: Forschungszentrum Jülich und Google kooperieren
June 21, 2019, The Telegraph: Unlocking secrets of the universe, curing disease and supercharging AI: How Britain can win the race to create quantum computers
March 29, 2019, HorizonT: nextM: zwischen Technologie und Philosophie
March 22, 2019, Coin Hero: Sind Quantencomputer eine Bedrohung für Bitcoin & andere Kryptowährungen? (Teil 2)
January 13, 2019, Bitcoin.com: No, IBM’s Quantum Computer won’t break Bitcoin
January 11, 2019, Data Center Insider: Erste Tools, Erfolgsgeschichten und die Forschung hinter dem Quanten-Computing
January 10, 2019, Adrenaline: IBM lança o Q System One, PC que traz computação quântica para uso comercial
January 9, 2019, Wired: IBM’s quantum computer is important, but it’s far from ready
January 9, 2019, ZDNet: CES: IBM zeigt ersten Quantencomputer für kommerzielle Nutzung
January 8, 2019, The Verge: IBM’s new quantum computer is a symbol, not a breakthrough
2018
December 3, 2018, Physics World: The quantum Y2K moment
November 4, 2018, The Telegraph: Scientists plan to build new quantum computing facility in Brighton
November 1, 2018, Science Daily: Preparing quantum computers to leave the lab
October 31, 2018, Evening Express: Scientists hail quantum computer breakthrough
October 31, 2018, EurekAlert!: Sussex breakthrough prepares quantum computers to leave the lab
October 31, 2018, The Irish News: Scientists hail quantum computer breakthrough
July 17, 2018, The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Oral Evidence: Quantum Technologies
June 22, 2018, Optics.org: German Parliament considers quantum opportunities
June 6, 2018, Deutscher Bundestag: Digitale Agenda
April 15, 2018, Leadersnet: “Star der Gerechtigkeit” beehrte Zukunftskonferenz nextM
March 8, 2018, alphr: Will quantum computers ever see the light of day, or are they the ultimate vapourware?
March 2, 2018, alphr: How to build a quantum computer: Engineers unveil blueprint for a next-gen pc
March 2, 2018, The Independent: Quantum breakthrough massively speeds up the speed of the ‘building blocks’ of computers of the future
February 14, 2018, BBC News: Quantum computers ‘one step closer’
February 13, 2018, Science Museum blog: Could quantum computers change the world?
2017
December 27, 2017, BBC News: Quantum computing: Modular system announced
September 30, 2017, The Argus: University behind a tech revolution
September 6, 2017, Shropshire Star: Physicists are working on ‘unbelievably fast’ quantum computer
September 1, 2017, IQT Sussex: Walk-in quantum computer instillation created by University of Sussex
July 25, 2017, The Naked Scientists: Quantum computer plans unveiled
July 16, 2017, IdeaXme: Prof Hensinger, creator of the first blueprint for a super quantum computer
May 11, 2017, Voxxed: Constructing a practical quantum computer
February 13, 2017, The Register: UK prof claims to have first practical blueprint of a quantum computer
February 9, 2017, Singularity Hub: Physicists unveil blueprint for a quantum computer the size of a soccer field
February 9, 2017, EPSRC: First practical blueprint for universal quantum computer could have revolutionary impact
February 7, 2017, Tag 24: 10 Jahre Bauzeit! Dieser PC wird die Menschheit verändern
February 7, 2017, Semiconductor Engineering: Large scale quantum computer blueprint
February 6, 2017, Computer Base: Quantencomputer: Mikrowellen und Ionen als Hoffnungsträger
February 6, 2017, R&D magazine: First-ever blueprint unveiled for world’s most powerful computer
February 6, 2017, Tom’s Hardware: Un computer quantistico grand come un campo da calico?
February 4, 2017, The Independent: How we created the first ever blueprint for a real quantum computer
February 4, 2017, Geo News, Pakistan: Blueprint revealed of next-gen computers using electric fields instead of cables to connect
February 4, 2017, University Herald, New York: Modular quantum computer blueprint unveiled by researchers
February 3, 2017, Konbini.com: L’ordinator quantique du Guide du voyageur galactique va devenir une réalité
February 3, 2017, Sky News Tonight with Dermot Murnaghan: Breakthrough quantum computer explained by Professor Hensinger
February 3, 2017, BBC One – South East Today: Quantum computer blueprint presented by Professor Hensinger
February 3, 2017, The Argus: Supercomputer may turn fiction into a reality
February 3, 2017, The Daily Star: Blueprint offers ‘quantum leap’ for potential supercomputers
February 3, 2017, RT (Russia): Quantum supercomputer could ‘change life completely’
February 3, 2017, Top500.org: Scientists come up with blueprint for supersized quantum computer
February 3, 2017, BT.com: Scientists have just released a blueprint for the most powerful computer on Earth
February 3, 2017, University Herald: First quantum computer constructed at University of Sussex
February 3, 2017, Silicon Republic: Researchers release first practical blueprint for large quantum computer
February 3, 2017, News.com.au: Blueprint offers ‘quantum leap’ for super-computers. But will it work?
February 3, 2017, Press TV: Scientists prepare draft to build first large scale quantum computer
February 3, 2017, Econo Times: How we created the first ever blueprint for a real quantum computer
February 2, 2017, Belfast Telegraph online: Quantum computing breakthrough could help ‘change life completely’, say scientists
February 2, 2017, BBC Radio 4 Inside Science : Inside Science (go to 7.52)
February 2, 2017, The Daily Mail: Want to make a quantum computer? Researchers reveal blueprint for device they say could ‘change life completely’
February 2, 2017, VICE: Here’s how to build the first large-scale quantum computer
February 2, 2017, Sky News: UK scientists come up with blueprint for Deep Thought supercomputer
February 2, 2017, International Business Times: Quantum computing update: researchers unveil ‘construction plan’ for an actual large-scale device
February 2, 2017, The Inquirer: Scientists publish full blueprint of a large-scale quantum computer
February 2, 2017, Latest Nigerian News: Researchers unveil first ever blueprint to construct a large scale quantum computer
February 2, 2017, Science Alert: The first ever blueprint for a mind-bendingly massive quantum computer has been released
February 2, 2017, Business Standard India: First ever blueprint for quantum computers unveiled
February 2, 2017, Brighton and Hove News: Sussex boffin leads team designing most powerful computer on earth
February 2, 2017, TechnologyInquirer.net: Blueprint offers ‘quantum leap’ for super-computers
February 2, 2017, Entorno Inteligente: Quantum supercomputer could ‘change life completely’
February 2, 2017, Scientific American: Physicists call for a soccer-field-sized quantum computer
February 2, 2017, I4U News: Quantum computer first construction plan unveiled
February 2, 2017, Next Big Future: Large scale microwave trapped ion universal quantum computer design can scale to billions trapped ions and would solve 2048 bit Shor factoring in 110 days
February 2, 2017, Alphr: This quantum computer blueprint could change life as we know it
February 2, 2017, The Sun Daily: Blueprint offers ‘quantum leap’ for super-computers
February 2, 2017, Techradar India: Blueprints for a large-scale quantum computer have arrived
February 2, 2017, ZME Science: Blueprint for large scale supercomputer could open the road for billion-qubit machine, and the secrets of the universe with it
February 2, 2017, Wall Street Pit: Scientists chasing the dream of quantum computing-technology just got their biggest break yet
February 2, 2017, Popular Mechanics: Researchers design new modular quantum computer
February 2, 2017, IQT Sussex: Quantum computer blueprint with trapped ions
February 1, 2017, Financial Times: Blueprint published for first ultra-powerful quantum computer
February 1, 2017, Exame: Computador mais potente do mundo pode se tornar realidade logo
February 1, 2017, Science Advances: Blueprint for a microwave trapped ion quantum computer
February 1, 2017, Nature: Physicists propose football-pitch-sized quantum computer
February 1, 2017, BBC News website: Quantum computer ‘construction plan’ drawn up
February 1, 2017, The Telegraph: ‘Deep Thought’ – Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galazy dream computer – to be realised by British Scientists
February 1, 2017, The Independent: Quantum computing breakthrough could help ‘change life completely’, say scientists
February 1, 2017, The USB Port: Google is working with scientists on a huge quantum computer
February 1, 2017, Live Science: New quantum-computer design could lead to practical hardware
February 1, 2017, The Glasgow Herald: UK scientists take step towards creating Deep Thought supercomputer
February 1, 2017, Seeker: Blueprint for giant quantum computer promises mind-blowing power
February 1, 2017, Phys Org: First ever blueprint unveiled to construct a large scale quantum computer
February 1, 2017, Futurism: Want to build a quantum computer? Here’s a blueprint
2016
December 26, 2016, Inovação Tecnológica: Construção de computador quântico é radicalmente simplificada
December 7, 2016, New Scientist: Quantum computers ditch all the lasers for easier engineering
December 7, 2016, maistecnologia.com: Computadores Quânticos a um pequeno passo de si
December 5, 2016, New Atlas: Voltage control method brings large-scale quantum computers within reach
December 2, 2016, EurekAlert!: Construction of practical quantum computers radically simplified
November 28, 2016, Electronics Weekly: More on: Sussex quantum computer
November 25, 2016, Electronics Weekly: Quantum computing without millions of lasers
November 25, 2016, BBC Radio 4 Today: BBC Radio 4 Today via twitter
November 25, 2016, BBC News: The supercomputer of the future?
November 25, 2016, International Business Times: Quantum computing breakthrough: UK scientists develop technique to greatly simplify trapped ions
September 9, 2016, Digital Trends: Quantum computing will make your pc look like a graphing calculator
August 9, 2016, US Department of Energy: Cyber distinguished speaker series – quantum computing
2015
July 2, 2015, Science Daily: Freezing single atoms to absolute zero with microwaves brings quantum technology closer
2013
January 15, 2013, EPSRC Pioneer magazine: Quantum leap: EPSRC Leadership Fellow, Dr Winfried Hensinger, on dead cats, binary code and space-age computers
2011
October 31, 2011, BBC 1, 7.30pm: Inside Out
October 31, 2011, BBC Sussex Radio: Interview on the Breakfast Show
October 29, 2011, 68caliber: Scientist uses Paintball to Demonstrate Principals of Quantum Physics
October 27, 2011, Physics.org: Paintball demo targets mysteries of quantum physics for TV show
October 26, 2011, University of Sussex Press Release: Paintball demo targets mysteries of quantum physics for TV show
August 10, 2011, AFP: Quantum super-computing sees microwave breakthrough
August 10, 2011, Physics World: Quantum computing with microwaves
2010
July, 2010, 2010 University of Sussex Research Review: A quantum leap forward
January 7, 2010, University of Sussex Press Release: Sussex physicists’ breakthrough in the challenge to build a large scale, super-fast computer
2009
November 23, 2009, US News & World Report: World’s First Programmable Quantum Computer Created
May 14, 2009, University of Sussex Press Release: Physics Students play electric guitars to learn about quantum mechanics
2008
December 1, 2008, Q-Soc Magazine: Behind closed curtains
November 14, 2008, Bulletin: Physics Students learn about good vibrations
August 18, 2008, Don’t panic magazine: What you don’t know about… quantum physics
March, 2008, UK Future TV: Interview with Winfried Hensinger
2006
December 18, 2006, University of Sussex: News Review of 2006
November 12, 2006, Scientific American: Of Brain Maps and Saving the Internet
October 1, 2006, futurist Update: Speeding Up Computers By Cooling Them Down
October 1, 2006, What’s New @ IEEE in Computing: Size-Changing Ion Trap Predicted To Downsize Quantum Computers
Sepember 27, 2006, Science Daily: The Cool Way To Build The World’s Fastest Computer
September 25, 2006, Science, engineering & technology news: Breakthrough in quantum computing
September 27, 2006, New Scientist: Adjustable ‘ion trap’ boosts quantum computing, pdf
September 22, 2006, PhysicsOrg.com: Trapped ions and quantum computing
September 22, 2006, University of Sussex Press Release: The cool way to build the world’s fastest computer
August, 2006, Michigan Business Report, A Quantum Leap for Computers
July 7, 2006, New Scientist: Flat ‘ion trap’ holds quantum computing promise, pdf
June, 2006, IEEE/LEOS Newsletter: Semiconductor Traps for Laser-Cooled Atomic Ions and Scalable Quantum Computing, pdf
April, 2006, Mechanical Engineering magazine: Wacky Chip
May 7, 2006, The Economist: One Qubit at a Time
March 23, 2006, Nature: Champing at the Bits
March, 2006, IEEE Spectrum: Quantum leap for quantum computing
March, 2006, Scientific American: Ion Power: atomic ions prove their quantum versatility
January 31, 2006, The Michigan Daily: University Physicists have constructed a microscopic chip with macroscopic potential
January 24, 2006, What’s next in Science Technology: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 23, 2006, Times: Higher Education: Quantum Leap” for Quantum Computing at Sussex University as Ions Go Round the Bend
January 23, 2006, India Daily: University of Michigan has developed a quantum chip
January 20, 2006, Voyle.net: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 20, 2006, Physicsorg.com: Quantum computing steps forward
January 20, 2006, CORDIS News Service: Supercomputer quest turns corner
January 19, 2006, Azom.com: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 18, 2006, Daily Science News: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 18, 2006, TechSpot: University of Michigan develops quantum processor
January 18, 2006, Innovations Report: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 18, 2006, PhysicsOrg.com: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 17, 2006, The Financial Express : Quantum Chip
January 17, 2006, TG Daily: University of Michigan develops quantum processor
January 17, 2006, University of Sussex Press Release: Physics turns a corner with three-point turn atoms
January 16, 2006, ECplanet: Quantum chip
January 13, 2006, Golem: Forscher zeigen eine Art Quanten-Computerchip
January 12, 2006, Softpedia: First Quantum Chip Takes Us One Step Closer to Quantum
January 12, 2006, Yahoo News: Physicists Develop Quantum Processor
January 12, 2006, Wired: Spin Doctors Create Quantum Chip
January 12, 2006, News Factor: Physicists Develop Quantum Processor
January 11, 2006, Pacto4: Cientistas criam “receita” para construir um computador quântico
January 10, 2006, TecnoCientista: Cientistas criam receita para construir um computador quântico
January 7, 2006, Science News: Quantum Chip: Device handles ions as if they were data (Page Image)
2005
December 29, 2005, Heise online: Quanten-Hardware aufeinem Chip
December 22, 2005, AIP Physics News Update: A Scalable Quantum Computer Chip
December 21, 2005, NeoFronteras: Primer chip elemental para computación cuántica – Portada – Ciencia y Tecnología – Noticias
December 20, 2005, Slashdot: Innovative Ion Trap on a Semiconductor
December 19, 2005, Hardware Upgrade, – Il sito italiano sulla tecnologia: Primi passi concreti nell’informatica quantistica
December 19, 2005, Technology Review: Quantum Hardware
December 17, 2005, Geek News Central: First Marketable Quantum Computer Chip
December 17, 2005, Iran Daily: Ions trapped on a chip
December 16, 2005, Physics About: First Mass Producible Quantum Computer Chip
December 16, 2005, MetaFilter.com: Mass Producible Quantum Computer
December 16, 2005, Brokeid: First mass producible quantum computer chip
December 16, 2005, HPC wire: U of Michigan Develops Quantum Computer Chip
December 15, 2005, Swe Daw Yeik: Scalable and mass-producible quantum computer chip
December 15, 2005, Quantum Biocomm. Tech.: First Mass Producible Quantum Computer Chip
December 15, 2005, MSNBC: U-M Physicists building a better chip
December 15, 2005, What’s Next In Science & Technology: Scalable And Mass-Producible Quantum Computer Chip Developed
December 15, 2005, CR4:Quantum Chips
December 14, 2005, PhysicsOrg.com: Scalable Quantum computer chip
December 13, 2005, Physics Web: Ions Trapped on a Chip
December 13, 2005, InnovationsReport: Scientists’ ‘recipe’ to help build a quantum computer
December 12, 2005, University of Sussex: Scientists’ ‘recipe’ to help build a quantum computer
December 12, 2005, Azonano.com: Scientists Come Up with Recipe to Build Quantum Computers
December 12, 2005, Univ. Michigan News Service: U-M develops scalable and mass-producible quantum computer chip
December 12, 2005, PhysicsOrg.com: Scientists’ ‘recipe’ to help build a quantum computer
December 11, 2005, Nature Physics Press Release: Quantum objects trapped on a chip