Xanadu

Toronto-based Xanadu has unveiled Aurora, a breakthrough quantum computing system that networks 35 photonic chips and 13 km of fiber optics across four server racks. CEO Christian Weedbrook calls it a “baby data centre,” marking the first scalable quantum network that retains critical data.

Published in Nature, the advance uses photonics to minimize data loss and maintain quantum entanglement, solving a key barrier to scaling quantum systems. Backed by US$241M from investors and $40M from Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund, Xanadu aims to build a full-scale quantum data center by 2029.

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Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and quantum leader Xanadu have joined forces to propel Ontario’s quantum computing endeavors.

TMU’s expertise, from quantum-resistant cryptography to healthcare applications, coupled with Xanadu’s prowess, promises to enhance Canada’s quantum standing. The alliance will yield a quantum-focused curriculum for students across TMU faculties.

PennyLane, Xanadu’s open-source software, will be the cornerstone. TMU’s VP Steven N. Liss emphasizes the remarkable opportunity for future quantum leaders.

This collaboration mirrors Canada’s quantum strategy, cementing bridges between academia and industry to bolster quantum research.

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