Quantum computing

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Quantum batteries are no longer a distant dream: a new prototype was able to charge, store, and discharge energy

Australian researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of a quantum battery that works at room temperature. The technology is still far from commercialization, but the new experiment reinforces the belief that in the future it will be possible to develop energy storage systems that charge much faster.

IBM quantum computer accurately simulates magnetic material — and verified against real physics experiment

For the first time, IBM researchers and their partners from leading universities have succeeded in performing a quantum simulation of a magnetic material whose accuracy has been tested against the material's behavior in nature, an important step towards making quantum computing a practical tool in materials science.
Prof. Charles Bennett. Photo: IBM

The 2025 Turing Award was awarded to Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard for the foundations of quantum information science.

The two were recognized for a series of breakthroughs that turned quantum mechanics into a new basis for information processing, including the BB84 protocol, quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, and the development of the entire field as an independent scientific discipline.
Quantum computing, sometimes a bit represents both a zero and a one. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Quantum computing without intermediate measurements: Demonstration of a “tool” for error-proof logic

Quantum error correction requires encoding information so that errors are detected before they destroy the calculation. The research proposes performing logical operations independently of measurements during the algorithm's run, thus allowing calculations to be performed on multiple qubits.
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Pacific winter storm track moving north faster than forecast

Shifting storm tracks due to climate change is warming and drying out large areas of the American Northwest.
Image caption: “Quantum detective” Dr. Christina Giarmazzi of Macquarie University (pictured) led the team that created the first complete picture of how errors evolve over time inside quantum computers. Photo: Kate Field. Credit: Kate Field

Australian research team discovers why quantum computers have “memory problems” over time

Researchers have found that the tiny errors that plague quantum computers don't appear randomly. Instead, they can remain in the computer, evolve over time, and even connect with each other across time.
Pictured: Schematic diagram of the experimental setup for measuring the dynamics of current-induced switching in Mn3Sn using magneto-optical microscopy, in a picosecond to sub-nanosecond time window. Credit: Kazuma Ogawa and Ryo Shimano, 2025

Scientists Watch Electron Spin Flip Within 140 Trillionths of a Second

A team from the University of Tokyo has demonstrated for the first time real-time imaging of magnetization switching in the antiferromagnetic material Mn3Sn (a compound of manganese and tin). The researchers identified two distinct switching mechanisms – thermal and non-thermal – and suggest that the rapid reversal
In the photo: From right to left: Alan Hu, CEO of Qolab, Dr. Jonathan Cohen, CTO of QM, Prof. John Martinis, CTO of Qolab, Dr. Itamar Sivan, CEO of QM, Dr. Nissim Ofek, Chief Engineer at QM. Photo: Oral Cohen

The world's first Israeli quantum computing center to install Qolab's superconducting qubit device

In the presence of Nobel laureate John Martinis: Qolab and Quantum Machines connect superconducting qubit processors to a quantum-classical cloud infrastructure at Tel Aviv University, with global access for researchers
Figure caption: (Top left) Composition of the universe — dark matter makes up about 27%. (Top right) Proposed quantum sensor network in which superconducting qubits are connected in various graph structures. (Bottom) Estimation results showing agreement with the true value and comparison against quantum barriers. Credit: © Tohoku University

Quantum sensor networks upgrade the search for dark matter

Researchers in Japan have shown that linking superconducting qubits in optimal network structures significantly improves detection sensitivity — even in the presence of noise — and opens up applications from quantum radar to GPS.
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A single laser beam protects atoms from information loss

Researchers at the Hebrew University and Cornell have found a way to synchronize the spins of atoms using light instead of magnetic shielding, which could improve quantum sensors and memory systems.
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Quantum Art Unveils Roadmap: Quantum Computer with a Million Qubits by 2033

The Israeli company that grew out of the Weizmann Institute is setting ambitious goals for developing commercial quantum computing – with a technological advantage as early as 2027.
IBM's quantum computing lab in New York State. Photo courtesy of Yished

IBM to build first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029

IBM's Quantum Starling is expected to break new ground with 100 million quantum operations and 200 logical qubits, and will serve as the foundation for the next stage in fault-tolerant quantum computing.
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Scientists from China: We cracked encryption using a quantum computer

Although the necessary hardware does not yet exist, researchers report that they have been able to implement a protocol to break RSA ciphers. What does this mean for internet safety?
Prof. Dan Schachman, who serves as Chairman of the Wolf Prize Foundation, Prof. Moti Haiblum, President of the State Yitzhak Herzog and Minister of Education Yoav Kish. Photo by Press Office, Wolf Prize Foundation

Wolf Prize in Physics for 2025: Recognition of quantum computing researchers, including Prof. Motti Heiblum of the Weizmann Institute

Prof. Jayendra Jain, Prof. Moti Haiblum and Prof. James Eisenstein won the prestigious award for their contributions to understanding the unique properties of two-dimensional electron systems in strong magnetic fields, and in particular in studying the fractional quantum Hall effect.
Majorana 1, the eight-qubit topological quantum processor, was unveiled at Microsoft's Station Q 2025 conference.Credit: Microsoft

Quantum breakthrough on the way to a fault-proof computer

Microsoft and Purdue Collaboration Brings Topological Qubit System Building Closer
An advanced quantum system in a laboratory at Tel Aviv University. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Practical experience with a quantum computer – already in your undergraduate degree 

Until now, practical experience in quantum computing was only open to researchers and graduate students, but now students at Tel Aviv University will be able to operate a quantum computer as early as their undergraduate degree.
Individual pentene molecules (yellow) on the insulating layer (blue). Right: electrons with parallel spins (small arrows) flow from the tip of the tungsten (top) to the molecule (bottom). Credit: ETH Zurich / Ashwarya Vishwakarma and Stefan Kobarik

Scientists have developed a new method of controlling quantum states using magnetic qubits

Spin-polarized currents can also be used to control the quantum states of individual electronic spins. The results of the research, published in the scientific journal Science, may be used in various technologies in the future, for example in the control of my condition
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Quantum flow circuits

Researchers have built a component that amplifies quantum signals that can be used to upgrade quantum computing capabilities
Prof. Dorit Aharonov. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

"Quantum computing is not a future vision, but a current reality"

This is what Prof. Dorit Aharonov, one of the founders of the company 'Kedma Quantum Solutions' and a lecturer at the Hebrew University, said at the meeting of the Silicon Forum - a forum of the leaders of the high-tech industry in Israel, which took place on July 1, 2024 and dealt with quantum computing.
The Israeli supercomputer IQCC. Credit: Dima Kramanitsky

Quantum Machines opens the Israeli Center for Quantum Computing funded by the Innovation Authority

The center is the first in the world to combine multiple quantum computing platforms with supercomputers, using DGX Quantum developed in partnership between Quantum Machines and Nvidia
The institute's scientists were looking for how to establish an efficient method for processing information in quantum computers - and unexpectedly discovered a new type of vortices that are created when two photons collide

When a particle of light sees the light

The institute's scientists were looking for how to establish an efficient method for processing information in quantum computers - and unexpectedly discovered a new type of vortices that are created when two photons collide
The relevant image created describes the revolution in the field of quantum computers by maintaining quantum coherence at room temperature, presenting a chromophore within an organometallic framework, and emphasizing the innovation and potential of quantum computing and sensing technologies. The image was created by DALEE artificial intelligence software

Breakthrough in quantum computers: qubits are stable at room temperature

achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum computers, by maintaining quantum coherence at room temperature. Quantum coherence describes the ability of a quantum system to maintain a well-defined state over time,

Non-grieving anions observed for the first time - a new technology for quantum computing?

The non-Abelian anions are quasi-particles with fascinating statistical and topological properties. Until recently, these particles were only theoretical, but now a research group from Harvard University has created them for the first time in the laboratory. The discovery is made
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For the first time in Israel: the Technion Institute presents a practical certificate study program for the training of high-tech workers in quantum technology

The first study program of its kind from the Technion Continuing Studies is designed to train professional and skilled personnel for the industry dealing with computing and quantum technology, which is developing by leaps and bounds and is expected to change the tech worlds from end to end
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IBM unveils a new generation of processor for quantum computing - with much improved performance

IBM Quantum Heron introduces IBM's highest quantum computing performance ever, with 133 qubits and an architecture that improves error reduction by five times compared to its predecessor - Eagle
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Classiq files a quantum research laboratory in the field of life sciences and health in collaboration with NVIDIA and Ichilov

At the same time, the Israeli company Quantum Machinery will use at the Israeli Quantum Computing Center a technology that combines NVIDIA Grace Hopper superchips with quantum processors (QPUs)
The picture shows an energy band diagram of a micro-resonator based on a GaAs semiconductor as studied in the experiment, in which a quantum condensation of light-matter coupled quasi-particles called exciton-polaritons (exciton-polaritons) - through two-photon absorption. The achievement paves the way for new coherent control schemes and the realization of an efficient laser source in the terahertz (THz) range of electromagnetic radiation

First observation of "two-photon absorption for quantum condensation"

The achievement may accelerate research in new quantum technologies and developments in security, biological sensing, wireless communication and more
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Rolls-Royce and Classiq have developed a quantum computer for computational fluid dynamics in jet engines

The companies presented at the ISC 2023 conference the world's largest quantum circuit for industrial simulation, in order to promote the development of quantum computing in the field of aviation and space. Also revealed at the conference: the Jülich supercomputer center
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Moderna and IBM will investigate the development of mRNA-based therapies with the help of quantum computing and artificial intelligence

As part of the collaboration, IBM will provide modern scientists with access to quantum computing systems, and they will learn how quantum computing technologies can be applied to problems that were previously intractable for classical computers.
IBM's Quantum System One quantum computer at the Cleveland Clinic. PR photo

IBM and Cleveland Clinic unveil quantum computer to develop drugs for cancer, Alzheimer's and other serious diseases

The IBM Quantum System One computer is part of a ten-year research collaboration between the companies. Among the first research projects - research to find existing drugs for Alzheimer's patients and other diseases, which is leading
Illustration of the rotating quantum microscope. Electrons pass from the needle (the inverted pyramid) to the sample in several places at the same time (vertical green lines) without losing their quantum wave character (purple)

New eyes on the quantum world

Weizmann Institute of Science scientists present the rotating quantum microscope
Coupling between impurities (foreign atoms) and superconducting circuits (illustration). Huge potential for quantum information storage

A quantum circuit

Researchers have built an electrical circuit that can retain quantum information over time, which may improve the performance of future quantum computing
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Tabor Electronics announced a quantum server that requires a shorter cooling time than the big companies

Tabor Electronics is about to finish these days the development of a first server of its kind in the quantum world. Tabor products were used by IBM to build the largest quantum computers to date. The computer will reach milli degrees Clovetin
Green light absorbs the nitrogen vacancy defects in a diamond crystal which is emitted in a metallic resonator and enables the operation of the quantum microwave amplifier with low noise. Photo credit: Technion spokespeople

A new technology for detecting microwave radiation will help in space exploration and quantum computing

Today, there are already several effective technologies for amplifying and detecting weak microwave signals, and some allow detecting even a single microwave particle (photon), but they require the use of superconducting materials cooled almost to the temperature
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Building a blue and white quantum computer

The Innovation Authority announced the establishment of the largest conglomerate in its history - a quantum computing conglomerate with the participation of Elta, Quantum Art, Classic, Kedma and Raphael. The technological development will be supported by leading academic groups in Israel
The diagram simulates our algorithm for playing cards. The immediate effect of measuring one qubit on the others is similar to covert communication between players. Quantum computers use this effect to win the game with a higher probability compared to classical players. The diagram combines from left to right: 1) card game, 2) quantum circuit, 3) coin lottery (probability), 4) measurement of the qubits, 5) use of a classical algorithm that reduces the amount of noise, 6) analysis of the results. Design: Yael Barnea

Beats under influence

Researchers developed an algorithm that showed a basic quantum phenomenon: the immediate effect of one variable on other variables

First simulation of a wormhole on a quantum computer

A team of researchers from Harvard University, MIT and Calcutta in collaboration with Google successfully simulated a traversable wormhole with the help of a quantum computer. The experiment performed on Google's quantum processor demonstrated a transition of
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IBM unveils 'Osprey' - a 433 qubit quantum processor and Quantum System Two

The company also announced at the "Quantum Summit" a new quantum software - Qiskit Runtime - which handles error correction and mitigating background noise, which hinders the quantum processors from operating and providing reliable results

Fundamental concepts in quantum physics: Bell's inequality - which was the basis of the Nobel Prize

Inspired by the winners of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics, we will discuss Bell's theorem without introducing formulas and inequalities. In this article we will illustrate how experiments with entangled particles contradict the assumption that there are hidden variables and that quantum mechanics indeed
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Quantum computation using hybrid algorithms

The quantum systems are in the stage of "small and noisy computers." Until we create noise-free quantum systems, a lot of work is being done combining classical systems with an emphasis on algorithms that will allow quantum calculations to be performed in existing systems
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The Innovation Authority chose Quantum Machines to establish the Israeli quantum computing center

For the first time in the world, a quantum computing center is being established that includes three different quantum technologies with a common control layer * Project budget - NIS 100 million for three years
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Israel joined the quantum computing standardization organization QED-C

According to Aviv Zaevi, Vice President of Technological Infrastructure at the Innovation Authority, in the field of quantum computing (not including quantum communication and encryption) there are currently about thirty companies operating that will be able to expose and influence standardization * The Innovation Authority also intends
Figure 4: Graphical illustration of using the principles of quantum mechanics to realize parallel computation

Want to keep your information in the cloud? You should start exploring the use of quantum communication today

Is the current generation of electronic encryption strong enough to protect your information online today? The American Standards Office thinks not
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The quantum computing company Classiq is launching a first-of-its-kind global competition for quantum software development

The competition, designed to encourage innovation and creativity in the field, will award prizes and international recognition to the world's leading quantum software developers
IBM quantum scientist Dr. Maika Takita at the IBM Quantum Lab at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York. Photo PR

IBM marks a goal: a practical quantum computer with hundreds of thousands of qubits in a few years

As part of its road map for the quantum era, the computing giant will introduce a quantum processor with 433 qubits this year, next year a processor with over a thousand qubits, and in 2025 a processor with more than 4,000 qubits and a capacity
The IBM SystemOne quantum computer. Photo: Andrew Landelman

HSBC and IBM will collaborate on the development of quantum computing applications for the financial world

The British investment bank is interested in recruiting quantum computing scientists and training internal teams to develop applications for pricing and optimization of stock portfolios, risk analysis and fraud prevention
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Classiq collaborates with NVIDIA on quantum software and simulation of large quantum circuits

The collaboration will allow organizations to explore the possibilities inherent in quantum software even before dedicated hardware has appeared. Today's quantum computers are still limited to a few qubits, and as the number of qubits increases, so does the noise
Quantum marbles in action - an artistic illustration of a material wave rolling down a steep slope. Credit: Enrique Sahagún, Scixel. Courtesy of the Technion spokesperson

Quantum computers also have a maximum speed

Scientists at the Technion and the University of Bonn present the factors that dictate the maximum speed of quantum computations. This is through an experiment that uses quantum "matter waves".