Archer Materials’ August newsletter covers chronic kidney disease being a silent killer, C12 boosting spin coherence times with carbon-based tech, Europe turning to private capital to fund quantum, and McKinsey’s latest Quantum Technology Monitor report.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to be a significant problem, including in Australia, where symptoms mostly go unnoticed.
Nine News covers a case study of a man who was relatively healthy but was found to have high blood pressure after headache symptoms and low-functioning kidneys.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that there are 2.69 million Australians living with indicators of chronic kidney disease, which is an increase of one million people in just over a decade.
Chronic kidney disease is forecast to be the fifth leading cause of death in Australia by 2050, and that’s why Archer’s Biochip looks to help medical professionals better detect and manage the disease to mitigate its impact on patients.
Quantum computing company C12 reached a significant milestone by demonstrating electron spin coherence times of 1.3 microseconds in a carbon nanotube quantum circuit at relatively high operating temperatures.
This is longer than other carbon-based quantum dots and it also beats silicon-based systems.
This research validates Archer’s quantum approach by using a carbon-based qubit platform with a unique carbon film, and it provides valuable insights into the team’s own work.
The European Union (EU) is looking to boost its quantum technology capabilities by attracting more private funding, as it looks to move away from relying on the US and China for technology.
The EU and European Commission have spent about A$19.75 billion in public funding over the last five years on developing quantum technology and hope this public funding will spur private investment.
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McKinsey has released its latest Quantum Technology Monitor report which found that the sector could be worth more than US$100 billion in a decade, growing faster than previously thought.
This includes quantum’s three main applications: computing, sensing, and communication.
The report notes a rise in public funding across the globe and funding of startups, and that quantum will shape the domains of AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and climate technologies.
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