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We are excited to announce that Dr. Mirek Sopek, CEO of Quantum Blockchains, will be participating in the prestigious ScyLight Conference 2024, which will prominently feature the second Quantum Workshop. This annual event, hosted by the European Space Agency (ESA), unites European and Canadian industries and experts to showcase the latest advancements in optical and quantum communication technologies under ESA's ScyLight program. The conference, scheduled from June 12 to 14, 2024, will be held in a dedicated forum, providing a unique opportunity for stakeholders to engage and discuss these cutting-edge developments. The seventh annual ScyLight Conference aims to facilitate networking and discussions on recent advances in the optical and quantum technology domain. The event will cover topics such as optical communication technology at the system level, the future and challenges of optical communication technologies, trends and challenges of intra-satellite photonics/optical payloads, and space-based quantum communication technologies of today and tomorrow. The second Quantum Workshop will critically discuss the need for the satellite communication community to engage in terrestrial developments today and provide insights into the current plans of key actors in the quantum communication community. Attendees who are interested in learning more about Quantum Blockchains’ solutions and discussing potential collaborations are encouraged to contact us to arrange a meeting with Dr. Sopek during the conference. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and experts at this significant event. #QuantumResilience #ScyLight2024 #ESA

🚀 Milestone in Data Transmission at CERN 🚀 In February, deep inside CERN, two network engineers, Joachim Opdenakker and Edwin Verheul from SURF, set up a groundbreaking data link between the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland and the Netherlands. The result? A successful connection at an astonishing 800 Gbps, over 11,000 times faster than average UK home broadband! Their work ensures swift access to the immense data from LHC experiments, crucial for upcoming upgrades that will increase data production fivefold by 2029. In March, using specialized equipment from Nokia, they confirmed these speeds were achievable. This breakthrough hints at a future where fibre optic systems could push data at unimaginable speeds, like the recent record of 22.9 Pbps in Japan. 🌐💡 #TechInnovation #DataScience #CERN #Networking #FutureTech

[#highlight #quantum #photonics] One of our teams has studied a spin-photon interface consisting of an artificial atom – an InGaAs semiconductor quantum dot – embedded in a photonic structure – an electrically-contacted micropillar cavity. The goal of such an interface is to establish a perfect mapping between the spin state of an electron, confined in the quantum dot, and the polarisation state of a photon reflected by the device. This work is one of the first steps towards the development of more efficient spin-photon and photon-photon logic gates, which could serve as building blocks for a future quantum network performing quantum computation with photons. ➤ https://bit.ly/3S4P6K9 Elham MEHDI | Manuel Gundín Martínez | Claire Millet | Niccolo Somaschi | Aristide Lemaître, Isabelle SAGNES | Luc Le Gratiet | Dario Fioretto | Nadia Belabas | Olivier Krebs | Pascale Senellart | Loïc Lanco CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique | Université Paris-Saclay | Université Paris Cité

[ #CafeTechno ] The Aerospace Valley Cluster, in co-organization with CERFACS and in partnership with EDIH OccitanIA and the AD'OCC agency, invites you to attend its “café techno” : " Quantum Technologies : Lighting up the future of our SMEs "   Quantum principles can be applied in three areas: computing, sensors and communications. For each of these topics, our speakers will discuss the technologies that are currently mature, the future of quantum applied to these subjects, and the technological barriers that will need to be removed for the industry to benefit from the full potential of quantum. Following a first webinar, we will this listen to major player in the field of quantum who will share their roadmap in this field.   After a scientific introduction, our speakers from Airbus, Eviden, CERFACS, Institut Quantique Occitan, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, Pasqal, Sopra Steria and Thales Alenia Space will tackle the subjects during three round-tables, one for each of these subjects. 📆 Monday 17th june 2024 ⏰ From 10:30 to 12:00 🌐 Infos & registration : https://bityl.co/QIai 🇬🇧 Fully in english cc Universiteit van Amsterdam #Innovation #Europe #International #Quantum #Technology #Scientific

DLR Showcase Hamburg: It was exciting to see all the activity sparked within the DLR multiverse, the ion trapping platforms and all groups that are visibly eager to finally run their use cases on them! Thank you for the inspiring event highlighting groundbreaking progress in #quantumtechnology, well organized by the DLR Quantencomputing-Initiative. It was a pleasure for my colleague Jan and me to meet Hamburg's First Mayor Peter Tschentscher there again, among many other interesting people und good friends.     At eleQtron GmbH we live (from) cooperation. On behalf of Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., together with ParityQC and NXP Semiconductors, we've pushed the boundaries of ion trap technology with QSea I, Germany's first fully developed quantum demonstrator. This system prepares us for QSea II, which aims to refine the interconnected surface trap modules essential for scalable quantum computing.     Events like Showcase Hamburg are vital to the exchange of ideas that drive our field forward, sparking collaborative innovation that will take quantum computing from promising theory to transformative reality.     Here's to future quantum breakthroughs and partnerships!    #eleQtron #ZukunftofQuantum #quantumcomputing

Ephos Makes Waves in Quantum Computing with $8.5M Seed Round and World's First Glass-Based Photonic Chip Facility Exciting news from the quantum computing world! Ephos, a leader in glass-based photonic chips, just secured a stellar $8.5M seed round and unveiled the world's first facility dedicated to their production in Milan! This groundbreaking achievement is a game-changer for the future of computing. Here's why: > Say goodbye to reliance on international supply chains: Ephos builds its chips entirely in-house, ensuring greater security and control. > Glass for the win: Their innovative glass-based technology boasts superior performance and scalability for advanced quantum computing and beyond. > Energy efficiency champion: Ephos tackles soaring data center energy demands by reducing signal loss, a major hurdle in quantum computing. ⚡ > Strategic independence for NATO allies: By developing critical quantum infrastructure within NATO's ecosystem, Ephos strengthens security in this vital field. This investment, led by Starlight Ventures, fuels Ephos' growth and positions them at the forefront of the quantum revolution. They're actively expanding their teams in both Milan and San Francisco! https://lnkd.in/dCUrZs4F #quantumcomputing #photonics #ephos #futureofcomputing #venturecapital #milan #nato #security #innovation #PhotonicSpots #PhotonicsTimes

What a great start to 2025! It's been really good to see many of the key players from across the UK at the Free Space Optical Communications event we hosted in Durham and Newcastle the last two days. Also very appreciative that Kasia Balakier from ESA and Francesca del Monaco from Viasat had travelled from further afield to join us to share their project updates and development roadmaps going forward. Tours hosted by Northumbria University and Durham University to showcase their facilities and projects have already generated many interesting discussions for collaborations. As a consortium partner of the UK-ACE Connected Capabilities Network programme funded by the Satellite Applications Catapult and led by STFC Harwell cluster, we have been able to make this happen. With the world's demand for faster and larger volumes of data in an increasingly congested telecommunications infrastructure gathering pace at speed, this is a solution academics and businesses are working on right now to address this challenge. It is a great intersection to bring together optical, photonics and quantum technologies alongside other key adjacent sectors such as semiconductors and AI/machine learning. Not only the non-terrestrial networks are converging with terrestrial ones, free space optical communications is also converging with RF systems. Interesting developments. Back in 2015, Business Durham through the NE Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence partnered with six other European regions in the EU-Interreg project STEPHANIE to bring together stakeholders to grow the space photonics economy. It was very satisfying to see ten years down the line how the community and market have developed, and gaining momentum. Deeptech is hard! Finally, it is thanks to colleagues and all our partners, speakers and panellists who made the event such a fantastic and successful experience for our delegates. You know who you are! Space North East England The North East Technology Park - NETPark #freespaceopticalcommunications #photonics #steph_eu #spacephotonics #adaptiveoptics #spacenorth

As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible progress and innovation from our hardworking team, customers, and collaborators. This year has been a great one at Photonic Inc., marked by significant technical and corporate achievements. We are particularly proud to have been the first commercial demonstration of #DistributedEntanglement between modules, a foundational accomplishment on the path to modular #QuantumComputing. Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities and challenges that the new year will bring across the industry. 2025 has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, with the goal of highlighting for the world the critical role that #quantum technologies will play in advancing global progress. We are optimistic that this global spotlight on quantum science and technologies will accelerate industry. Here’s to new breakthroughs and endless possibilities! #NYE2024 #IYQ2025

Physicists at Heriot-Watt University have proposed a novel approach to mitigate daylight noise in satellite quantum key distribution (SatQKD), potentially enabling 24-hour global quantum communications. Current SatQKD systems are limited to nighttime due to interference from sunlight. The team suggests using time and phase encoding to filter polarization, reducing detected daylight noise and allowing operations at dawn and dusk. This advancement could extend SatQKD operations by three to four hours daily. Their findings, published in Optica Quantum, will be tested in upcoming missions, SPOQC and QEYSSAT, set for launch in 2025.

🚀 As a catalyst for business and innovation, Choose Paris Region participated in the latest edition of Quantum.Tech in London, alongside EPA Paris-Saclay, which coordinates the development of the Paris-Saclay Innovation Playground and promotes its international influence   We aim to strengthen Paris Region's leadership in Quantum through the expertise of its R&D clusters, such as the Paris-Saclay cluster, which accounts for 50% of its R&D activities. Paris Region itself contributes to 42% of France’s overall R&D capacity   With a large and diverse talent pool, exceptional infrastructure, and robust funding capacity, Paris Region is the ideal location for Quantum innovation   📢 Our Deep Tech Industry Expert, Thomas FAUVEL, led an interesting panel discussion with Alice & Bob's Cecile M. Perrault, and Pasqal's Technical Business Developer, Krisztian Benyo, Ph.D. The panel, entitled: Empowering Quantum Exploration - Publicly Funded Experiments Driving Quantum Computing Breakthroughs in Paris Region, highlighted:   ✅ Why Paris Region is the go-to destination for Quantum Tech companies ✅ The funding programs available to help scale your business ✅ The future of Quantum Tech in the Region   👋 Visit us at Booth C8 for more insights from our expert!   #event #quantum #deeptech