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Xanadu and Corning Unite to Advance Quantum Networking

3/26/2025

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Summary

Xanadu Partners for Quantum

Xanadu, a trailblazer in Canadian quantum computing, is teaming up with Corning to revolutionize networking for photonic quantum chips. This partnership seeks to boost the scalability of Xanadu's Aurora system, currently utilizing 12 qubits, by minimizing optical losses in fiber interconnects, paving the way for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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PsiQuantum Secures Funding

PsiQuantum, a pioneering quantum computing startup from California, is set to raise over $750 million, boasting a staggering $6 billion pre-money valuation, with BlackRock at the helm. With ambitions to revolutionize quantum chip production through traditional photonics, PsiQuantum plans to establish cutting-edge quantum computers in Chicago and Brisbane, partnering with both U.S. and Australian governments.

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Historical Context

Xanadu and Corning's partnership in quantum computing reflects a growing trend in the tech industry, reminiscent of the 1980s semiconductor boom. As companies like Intel and IBM scaled chip production, they faced similar challenges in minimizing losses and enhancing performance. Today’s focus on photonic quantum chips signifies a pivotal shift, aiming for fault-tolerant systems that could revolutionize computing, much like microprocessors did decades ago.

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Xanadu Partners for Quantum

Xanadu, a trailblazer in Canadian quantum computing, is teaming up with Corning to revolutionize networking for photonic quantum chips. This partnership seeks to boost the scalability of Xanadu's Aurora system, currently utilizing 12 qubits, by minimizing optical losses in fiber interconnects, paving the way for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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