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Metasurface holograms unlock ultra-dense single-atom tweezer arrays
science1 month ago

Metasurface holograms unlock ultra-dense single-atom tweezer arrays

Researchers demonstrate trapping of single strontium atoms in two‑dimensional metasurface‑generated optical tweezer arrays, achieving arbitrary geometries with trap spacings as small as 1.5 μm and over 100 traps, with high uniformity in depth and frequency. The metasurfaces (silicon-rich silicon nitride and TiO2) use subwavelength pixels to scale far beyond current limits, enabling a 360,000‑trap array and a path toward scalable neutral-atom quantum technologies.

via Nature|
#metasurfaces#neutral-atom-quantum-technology#optical-tweezers
D-Wave Advances Quantum Computing with On-Chip Cryogenic Qubit Control
technology1 month ago

D-Wave Advances Quantum Computing with On-Chip Cryogenic Qubit Control

D-Wave has achieved a historic milestone by demonstrating scalable on-chip cryogenic control of gate-model qubits, reducing wiring complexity and paving the way for larger, more practical quantum computers. This technology, previously used in D-Wave's annealing systems, can now be applied to gate-model architectures, significantly advancing the development of commercially viable quantum processors.

via D-Wave Quantum|
#cryogenic-control#d-wave#gate-model-qubits
Advances in Quantum Computing: Building, Scaling, and Fault Tolerance
technology6 months ago

Advances in Quantum Computing: Building, Scaling, and Fault Tolerance

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a modular superconducting quantum processor that can be assembled like LEGO blocks, achieving near-perfect qubit performance (~99% fidelity) and demonstrating a promising approach for scalable, reconfigurable quantum computers. This modular architecture offers advantages over traditional monolithic designs, including better scalability, easier hardware upgrades, and increased resilience, paving the way for future quantum networks.

via SciTechDaily|
#fault-tolerant#modular-design#quantum-computing
finance7 months ago

Bitcoin Whales Resurface After 14 Years, Moving Over $8 Billion

The article discusses the history, current state, and debates surrounding Bitcoin, highlighting its role as a decentralized asset, its limitations as a currency, and the ongoing issues of centralization, liquidity, and security, while also touching on its potential future in a digital society. It reflects on the disillusionment some feel about Bitcoin's original promise and its evolution into a financial instrument and store of value.

via Hacker News|
#bitcoin#cryptocurrency#decentralization
Engineers Unveil Innovative Superconducting Quantum Chip Design
technology1 year ago

Engineers Unveil Innovative Superconducting Quantum Chip Design

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new design for a superconducting quantum processor that uses a modular approach with a reconfigurable router as a central hub. This design allows any two qubits to connect and entangle, overcoming the limitations of traditional 2D grid layouts where qubits can only interact with their immediate neighbors. The new architecture aims to enhance scalability and fault tolerance, crucial for advancing quantum computing capabilities.

via Phys.org|
#modular-design#quantum-computing#quantum-entanglement
"Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Boosts Scalability with Atlas Integration, Ether Dips 0.5%"
cryptocurrencyblockchain-technology1 year ago

"Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Boosts Scalability with Atlas Integration, Ether Dips 0.5%"

The Dencun upgrade on Ethereum Layer-2 networks like Optimism, Zora, and Base has significantly reduced transaction costs, with some fees now appearing as less than a penny. This upgrade introduced proto-danksharding, allowing for the division of data into smaller pieces to process it more efficiently, resulting in lower operational costs for L2 networks and cheaper transaction costs for users. However, some experts caution that these low costs may not be sustainable as demand for the new data storage method, known as blobs, increases over time.

via Decrypt|
#cryptocurrencyblockchain-technology#dencun-upgrade#ethereum
"Palantir Stock Faces New Risk Amid Paradigm Shift"
finance2 years ago

"Palantir Stock Faces New Risk Amid Paradigm Shift"

Palantir Technologies' Q4 2023 financial results indicate a paradigm shift for the company, with the launch of their Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and new onboarding method showing signs of scalability and operational efficiency. While the intrinsic value has increased, the stock price has reached fair value, leading to a rating downgrade to hold until more clarity on the revenue impacts of AIP is available. The company's customer acquisition costs are trending down, customer count growth is re-accelerating, and free cash flow margins are increasing, pointing towards a more profitable future.

via Seeking Alpha|
#artificial-intelligence-platform#finance#palantir-technologies
technology2 years ago

"Linux's BFQ I/O Scheduler Boosts Scalability"

Linux storage expert Jens Axboe has improved the scalability of the BFQ I/O scheduler, resulting in significantly better performance for speedy storage devices. The optimizations include reducing locking contention and system time while increasing IOPS by 2.73x. These improvements involve serializing request dispatch, bypassing merging when contended, and using separate insertion lists and locking.

via Phoronix|
#bfq#io-scheduler#linux
"Revolutionizing Database Management: PostgreSQL's Bold New Direction"
technology2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Database Management: PostgreSQL's Bold New Direction"

PostgreSQL, an open-source relational database system, has evolved from a niche solution to a widely used platform for various applications and workloads. With the recent release of PostgreSQL 16, which includes logical replication from standby servers, developers can achieve better scalability. The meticulousness and collaborative efforts of the Postgres community contribute to the stability and reliability of the features. The implementation of Direct I/O, a long-term feature, is expected to improve performance in writing data to disk, although it will take years to fully implement. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL offers managed operational tasks, making it easier for developers to focus on application development rather than deployment and monitoring.

via The New Stack|
#amazon-rds#database-management#open-source
Revolutionary Hybrid Engine Combines Gas Turbine and Internal Combustion Technology
technology2 years ago

Revolutionary Hybrid Engine Combines Gas Turbine and Internal Combustion Technology

Astron Aerospace has developed the H2 Starfire Omega 1, an internal combustion engine (ICE) with a gas turbine configuration that claims to be a viable alternative to electric vehicles (EVs). The engine weighs only 35 pounds yet produces 160 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, with an alleged 60 percent efficiency. It can run on any combustible fuel, including hydrogen, reducing emissions significantly. The engine is stackable, easily scalable for other applications, and air-cooled, simplifying the package and requiring minimal maintenance. However, the engine has not been thoroughly tested in real-world conditions and lacks investors for mass testing and production.

via Slashdot|
#astron-aerospace#efficiency#gas-turbine