This is the most exciting newsletter I’m ever going to write. It’s all downhill from here. I blame the exclamation points. I’m only going to overdo them in this one edition, and then next week’s edition will be back to “normal.” In moderation, they really do make a difference, as evidenced by this week’s first link:
Exclamation points!
All they did was strategically place a few exclamation points around their newsletter, and TQI sent a message that this quantum stuff is exciting. That’s what I’m talking about, people. They didn’t overdo it; they just sprinkled them in the way you would add seasoning to make food taste better. This link might require a LinkedIn account.
What am I looking at?
I’ll be honest: I’m not sure what I’m looking at here. But I see props, and I applaud their usage, however they’re being used to explain whatever is being explained. For the record, I requested verification of what I suspect I’m seeing, but I haven’t received confirmation by time of publication. This link might require a LinkedIn account.
Comparing Logical Qubits!
This video explains and compares recent quantum error correction (QEC) research by Google (superconducting), Quantinuum (ion traps), and QuEra (neutral atoms) in a visual and highly entertaining fashion. The Twitter joke alone makes this video worthy of inclusion in this newsletter.
Testing Quantum Gravity!
This 1:55 minute video explains and visualizes how Quantum Control of Gravity with Levitated Mechanics (QuCoM) intends to use isolated, levitated masses in quantum superposition in shielded vacuums to test quantum gravity. What the heck does that mean? It’ll take less than 2 minutes of your time to understand it.
Schrödinger Equation in Plain English!
If you have questions about the Schrödinger equation — maybe you’re just wondering what the heck it is — I don’t recall seeing a more clear, more concise explanation of it. This link might require a LinkedIn account and membership in the private Quantum Physics group, but if you need a starting point for understanding this equation, creating an account and joining the group will be worth it.
Quantum Pilates!
Like the “quantum dry” antiperspirant in last week’s newsletter, Quantum Pilates is at least as quantum as some of other “quantum” nonsense on your timeline. What’s not nonsense, however, is Dr. Halpern’s book, which wraps steampunk-genre storytelling around quantum thermodynamics. This link might require a LinkedIn account.
LEGO Neutral Atom Quantum Computer!
You can submit this survey for a chance to win one of QuEra’s 2,196-piece LEGO sets, or you can withhold your opinions and increase MY chances of winning one of these LEGO sets. I don’t ask for much. Either way, you should play with their 256 real neutral atom qubits through the qBraid platform.
Qubits as Kaleidoscopes!
This article dispenses with the customary metaphor of a qubit as the quantum analogue of the classical bit and introduces a novel metaphor of a qubit as a kaleidoscope. I’m awarding admittedly-worthless bonus points for the secondary chocolate metaphor that occurs earlier in the article.
Thoroughbred!
Introducing Dr. Robert Sutor — I’m a big fan — as a “thoroughbred” must make this one of the greatest introductions in the history of introductions. I’m surprised everyone seems to be drinking beer, though; you want to be drinking something caffeinated when Dr. Sutor is talking. This link might require a LinkedIn account.
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