Terra Quantum AG

🔐Terra Quantum AG Cracks the Code: Real-World Quantum Encryption is here! At Terra Quantum AG, we are redefining the future of secure communications with cutting-edge quantum technologies. Our latest research, “In-Field Quantum-Protected Control-Based Key Distribution with a Lossy Urban Fiber Link,” represents a major step forward in quantum cryptography, proving that secure quantum communication can be deployed in real-world fiber networks.  🤝A landmark achievement in quantum-safe networking Until now, implementing Quantum Key Distribution (#QKD) in real-world fiber infrastructure has faced significant challenges due to high signal losses. Our research successfully demonstrates the first-ever in-field implementation of Quantum-Protected Control-Based Key Distribution (#QCKD)—an advanced protocol that overcomes these limitations by introducing a physical loss control mechanism. 👉The major achievements are as follows: • First real-world demonstration of #QCKD in an operational urban fiber network. • Robust performance even in high-loss fiber infrastructure, proving real-world viability. • Innovative loss control technique using optical time-domain reflectometry (#OTDR) and transmittometry, ensuring secure key distribution despite challenging conditions. • Achieved a high stable secret key rate which is a breakthrough result, demonstrating the practical deployment of quantum-secure encryption over existing fiber networks. 💭Wondering why this matters? The rise of quantum computing threatens traditional cryptographic methods, making it essential to develop future-proof security solutions. #QKD is a game-changer - it ensures security against even the most advanced adversaries by leveraging fundamental quantum properties, rather than computational complexity. Most importantly, our research proves that quantum cryptography can work in today’s urban fiber networks without requiring costly infrastructure overhauls. ♡This milestone was made possible thanks to the brilliant efforts of our CEO Markus Pflitsch, CTO Valerii Vinokur, Vladlen Statiev, Abdufattokh Ashurov, Vladimir Semenov, Dmitrii Kozliuk, Vladislav Zemlyanov, Aleksei Kodukhov, and Valeria Pastushenko. We are now one step closer to building a quantum-secure world. 📖 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eNTD9irE and below👇 #QuantumIsNow #QuantumCryptography #QuantumComputing #QuantumSecurity #CyberSecurity #FutureOfSecurity

🎙️Quantum Technology: The Game-Changer for Industry Innovation We’re excited to see Romi Sumaria, our Director of Business Development & Partnerships, featured in the latest episode of the NTT DATA Thought Leadership Podcast! Romi Sumaria joins Carlos Ordoñez Sánchez from NTT DATA to discuss how quantum technology is revolutionizing industries—from enhancing computational power to strengthening cybersecurity and optimizing complex processes. At Terra Quantum AG, we value our collaboration with NTT DATA as we work together to accelerate quantum adoption and unlock real-world applications for businesses worldwide. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Tune in to learn about: ✅ The role of quantum computing in industry transformation ✅ The impact of quantum security and algorithms ✅ Key success factors for adopting quantum technology 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eUmRYc4e #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #QuantumSecurity #Innovation

💥Terra Quantum AG leads the way in groundbreaking quantum research! At Terra Quantum AG, we are proud to be at the forefront of quantum innovation, standing side by side with industry giants like JPMorganChase, NVIDIA, Google, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Quantinuum, KBR, Inc., as well as leading academic institutions including Université de Sherbrooke, Caltech, University of Jyväskylä, and The University of British Columbia. We are thrilled to have contributed to a comprehensive review of tensor networks for quantum computing, underscoring Terra Quantum AG’s leadership in this cutting-edge field. Why does this matter? Tensor networks have always been one of Terra Quantum AG’s core strengths, and we are proud to contribute to the research community by exploring their role in key areas of quantum computing, including: ‣Quantum simulation - Leveraging tensor networks to efficiently model quantum circuits, simulate many-body quantum systems, and benchmark quantum hardware. ‣Quantum circuit synthesis - Designing and optimizing quantum circuits using tensor-network representations. ‣Quantum error correction & mitigation - Developing scalable tensor-network-based methods for error correction and mitigation. ‣Quantum machine learning - Advancing tensor-network-based quantum models for greater interpretability, efficiency, and noise resilience. 📄This research cements tensor networks as a game-changer in quantum computing, addressing some of the biggest challenges in the field - from scalability to error mitigation and beyond. 🤝Thank you to our co-authors and partners for their invaluable contributions. We look forward to pushing the boundaries of quantum innovation together: Aleksandr Berezutskii Roman Ellerbrock Viacheslav Kuzmin Christopher Mansell Alexey Melnikov Artem Melnikov Vladimir Mironov Dmitry Morozov Florian Neukart Valerii Vinokur Michael Perelshtein Markus Pflitsch Atithi Acharya Johnnie Gray Reza Haghshenas Zichang He Abid Khan Henry Minzhao Liu Dmitry Lyakh Danylo Lykov Salvatore Mandrà Alberto Nocera Michael A Perlin Ruslan Shaydulin Benjamin Villalonga Marco Pistoia Yuri Alexeev 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dABmXYmr and below! #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #TensorNetworks #AI #QuantumTech #QuantumAdvantage

Advancing AI Efficiency: Hyperparameter Optimization and Model Compression We are pleased to share that our latest research on hyperparameter optimization and neural network compression has been published in MDPI Applied Sciences Journal. Building on our previous breakthroughs in large language model (#LLM) compression with #TQCompressor, this new study expands our work on efficient #AI by optimizing both hyperparameter selection and model compression for computer vision neural networks. Key Contributions: ‣ Hyperparameter Optimization (#HPO): We introduce #TetraOpt, a tensor-based optimization algorithm that outperforms Bayesian Optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization, and Genetic Algorithms in efficiently identifying high-performing configurations for convolutional neural networks. ‣ Neural Network Compression: By integrating CP, SVD, and Tucker tensor decompositions, we achieved: • 14.5× compression of ResNet-18 and 2.5× compression of ResNet-152 with minimal accuracy loss • Comparable inference speeds despite significantly fewer parameters • Scalability across architectures and datasets (CIFAR-10, Tiny ImageNet) ‣ Expanding Real-World AI Applications: • Edge AI & IoT: Enabling high-quality computer vision on low-power devices (e.g., security cameras, smart sensors). • Industrial AI: Enhancing efficiency in energy, manufacturing, and predictive maintenance. • Sustainability: Reducing AI's computational cost, energy consumption, and carbon footprint. How This Builds on Our Previous Research? This latest publication follows our previous work on #LLM compression, including #TQCompressor, which was presented at IEEE MIPR 2024 alongside researchers from University of California, Berkeley, Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), NVIDIA, and Intel. Our GPT-2 compression breakthrough, published in IEEE, demonstrated how tensor decomposition can significantly reduce AI model size while maintaining performance, making on-device AI more practical, private, and energy-efficient. At Terra Quantum AG, we continue to push the frontiers of efficient AI, integrating quantum-inspired tensor network techniques to optimize and compress AI models at scale. A special thanks to Aleksei N. for leading this research, along with Alexey Melnikov, Michael Perelshtein, and Artem Melnikov, for their outstanding contributions. Stay tuned for more AI breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum-inspired techniques and machine learning and read the full paper below 👇 #QuantumIsNow #EfficientAI #ComputerVision #DeepLearning #ModelCompression #HyperparameterOptimization #LLMCompression #AIInnovation

Quantum Innovation on the Rise: A Breakthrough Moment for the Industry The recent collaboration between Microsoft and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), featured in Defense One, marks an exciting leap forward in quantum computing. Their potential breakthrough in quantum chip development signals that scalable and practical quantum solutions are moving closer to reality. Our CEO, Markus Pflitsch, shared his perspective on this milestone: "These developments underscore the rapid progress in our field and the immense potential quantum technologies hold for revolutionizing industries." At Terra Quantum AG, we’re inspired by the momentum shaping the quantum landscape and remain dedicated to driving innovations that redefine the limits of what’s possible. As breakthroughs like this accelerate the future of technology, we’re excited to play our part in unlocking quantum’s transformative power. 👉Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQ9RmYZN #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #Chip

The future of security is quantum-powered! At the Munich Security Conference 2025, Terra Quantum AG CEO Markus Pflitsch joined world leaders and top industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of global security. In an era where cyber threats are growing exponentially, quantum technology is not just an advantage - it is a necessity. As part of this discussion, Markus Pflitsch appeared on the ntvNachrichten Talkshow "n-tv Wirtschaftstalk", hosted by the renowned Ulrich Reitz, alongside Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Natalie Mekelburger and Prof. Klaus Josef Lutz. The episode, titled "Neustart trotz Trump und Krise?", explored how technology, innovation, and regulatory strategies shape economic growth and global competitiveness. Markus Pflitsch emphasized the pro-business, forward-thinking approach of the U.S. in driving economic growth through technology and innovation. He highlighted how intelligent regulation and standardization can foster business rather than hinder it - contrasting it with Europe's often restrictive regulatory landscape. Check out the full epsioder here: https://lnkd.in/gVQJvH7i and learn more about quantum-secure communication, quantum-enhanced AI, and next-generation cryptography in the video snippet below 👇. At Terra Quantum AG, we are pioneering solutions that will redefine the security frameworks of tomorrow. Quantum is not a distant dream. It is happening now. #QuantumIsNow #QuantumTechnology #CyberSecurity #MSC2025 #QuantumComputing #AI #ntv #Wirtschaftstalk

🚀 Quantum Computing: From Theory to Breakthroughs Quantum computers are rewriting the rules. While classical machines struggle for millennia, quantum algorithms tackle complex problems at lightning speed - powering breakthroughs in medicine, cybersecurity, and beyond. Why it matters: ‣Smarter Drug Discovery – Simulating molecular interactions with quantum precision for personalized medicine. ‣Future-Proof Security – Classical encryption is at risk, but quantum-safe solutions keep our data protected. This Welt am Sonntag article, based on insights from Dr. Florian Neukart’s WELT podcast, "Aha! Zehn Minuten Alltags-Wissen", dives into the quantum revolution. We are happy seeing it in print! At Terra Quantum AG, we’re making this future a reality - developing cutting-edge quantum software, hardware, and cryptography solutions. 📢 Check out the podcast and article here: https://lnkd.in/eVwwSyCD or listen to it on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/e37-pbyV #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity #QuantumMechanics

💥Excited to announce the completion of our pilot project with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria which demonstrates the potential for AI-driven and quantum-inspired methods to enhance the speed and efficiency of exotic derivative pricing! The pilot explored innovative approaches, including Neural Networks and Tensor Network Layers, to address the challenges of rapidly pricing these complex products, showing how these techniques can achieve significant improvements including: ✔️Achieved millisecond-level pricing while meeting target accuracy thresholds across various test scenarios ✔️Leveraging quantum-enhanced tools ✔️Significant efficiency gains, including a 260x faster inference on standard CPU hardware through model compression techniques The results of this pilot highlight the potential for quantum to streamline pricing tools for financial institutions. Here at Terra Quantum AG, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and fostering innovative quantum enabled solutions for a diverse array of sectors. 🔗 You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eeCpmjVm and on our website: https://lnkd.in/eVW3RZmW #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #QuantumInnovation #QAI #QuantumTechnologies

⚖️ New research by Terra Quantum AG’s CPO Dr. Florian Neukart provides an elegant solution to one of cosmology's most enduring mysteries: the matter-antimatter imbalance.    💥 Theoretically, the Big Bang should have produced matter and antimatter in equal quantities. However, this did not happen, leading to one of the most significant puzzles in modern physics. 🌌 Quantum Entanglement Asymmetry (#QEA) links microscopic quantum phenomena to the large-scale structure of the universe. This explains the imbalance of antiparticles and antimatter and bridges quantum mechanics, particle physics and cosmology—the study of the origins of the universe. 🖥️ Using advanced simulations, QEA can reproduce the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe consistent with current data. This evidence proves that the imbalance of matter and antimatter results from quantum entanglement, which impacts and shapes the universe at large. 💾 This explanation provided by QEA also supports the Quantum Memory Matrix (#QMM) hypothesis recently published by the Terra Quantum AG team. If quantum entanglement can influence spacetime, as the paper suggests, the #QMM is the mechanism to encode and preserve information even in extreme conditions like black holes. Check out our previous post on the #QMM here: https://lnkd.in/e5G3CaT6 and read the full paper on QEA published in the MDPI journal Entropy here: https://lnkd.in/eXQkiER3 and below 👇 #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #QuantumPhysics

📄At Terra Quantum AG, we are happy to see our latest research paper published in the ACS Publications Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. Including more accurate molecular structures into in-silico drug discovery is of critical importance to improve accuracy of predictions. Yet the exponentially increasing scaling costs of calculating conformers for a large number of molecules is often prohibitive for using it widely across the CADD workflow. Our researchers employed tensor trains as a highly efficient dimensionality reduction algorithm to the problem and thereby achieved a 24x speed up against benchmarks whilst maintaining chemical accuracy. This achievement highlights one of several new approaches that Terra Quantum AG’s Drug Discovery team is using to develop better drug molecules. 🙌Congratulations to our colleagues Roman Ellerbrock, Alexander Paul, and our research partners for this achievement. 👉Check out https://lnkd.in/edc6Hy7V and https://lnkd.in/eHqSenuc for more info and background! #QuantumisNow #QuantumComputing #TensorTrains #DrugDiscovery