IBM Quantum

Congratulations to Sarah Sheldon and Andrew Cross on their election as 2025 Fellows of the American Physical Society: https://lnkd.in/eUmiWzRW Dr. Sheldon is the 2025 recipient of the Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics Fellowship, recognized for her seminal contributions to the realization and application of practical quantum computing. Her work has advanced gate calibration for superconducting qubits, developed techniques for characterizing quantum devices, and extended the capabilities of current quantum systems. Her team now focuses on creating novel algorithms and applications for quantum computing that will be accessible in the near term. Dr. Cross receives the 2025 Division of Quantum Information Fellowship for his foundational advancements in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, his practical implementation of error correction protocols, and his open-source contributions to essential frameworks and software tools. His research in quantum error correction, fault-tolerant architectures, and quantum circuit simulation has been essential to the progress we have made. I recall many long and thoughtful conversations with both Sarah and Andrew about quantum computing, and they both truly deserve this recognition.

The first episode of our new podcast, The Coherence Times, is now live: https://ibm.co/6045BKYnB ---- In this new series, IBM Quantum Editor in Chief Ryan Mandelbaum sits down with world-class researchers and quantum leaders to break down the breakthroughs in quantum computing. Our first episode welcomes JEANNETTE GARCIA for an introduction to the basics of quantum mechanics—from uncertainty to entanglement—before diving into why quantum simulations matter. With a background in chemistry, Jamie explains how chemists could one day use quantum computers to simulate molecules with unprecedented accuracy, and what that means for the future of science This is the perfect podcast for anyone curious about quantum computing. ---- Subscribe to learn how we’re building the quantum future today: 📺 YouTube: https://ibm.co/6046BKYn8 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://ibm.co/6048BKYnE 🟢 Spotify: https://ibm.co/6040BKYnG 📰 The Coherence Times Website: https://ibm.co/6041BKYnH

Registration is now open for our upcoming expert-led quantum industry session: https://ibm.co/6045BK5g5 As quantum computing rapidly advances, it’s critical for finance organizations to invest in internal capabilities and evaluate emerging use cases—such as portfolio optimization, risk exposure estimation, quantum-safe cryptography, and more—to capture value in the quantum era. Join Vincent J. Beltrani, along with our consulting partners from EY, KPMG, and LTIMindtree, for a conversation on how we’re helping banking and insurance organizations explore the potential of quantum computing to solve some of the most complex computational problems in finance. Speakers: Evangelos Thomas Karamatskos, Dr. Aaron C. Kemp - CISSP, IBM Champion, and Indranil Mitra 👆 Sign up at the link above.

Europe’s first IBM Quantum System Two, powered by the 156-qubit IBM Quantum Heron processor, is now operational at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain: https://ibm.co/6044BKwTw This milestone reflects years of collaboration between IBM and the Basque Quantum Initiative (BasQ) to build a robust quantum ecosystem, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster a rising generation of Basque quantum experts. The BasQ–IBM research team is already delivering breakthroughs in high-energy physics, time crystals, and quantum algorithm development. One ongoing project uses IBM quantum computers to explore the mathematical foundations of the strong nuclear force—the same force that binds atomic nuclei. Traditionally, studying strong force interactions has required massive particle colliders like those at CERN. Now, researchers from IBM and BasQ are working to overcome the limits of classical computing by simulating quark interactions on quantum hardware. In this video, we visualize how researchers model quarks as they move, bend, oscillate, and spread across the lattice of an IBM Quantum Heron chip.

Proud to announce Europe's First IBM Quantum System Two. Today marks a significant milestone as IBM unveils one of the world's most powerful quantum systems at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastián, Spain, in collaboration with the Basque Government. This installation, the first in Europe and second outside the US, underscores Europe's commitment to quantum computing leadership. Quantum technology holds immense potential for our industries, research communities, and governments. By rapidly deploying systems like this, we're ensuring the continent stays at the forefront of such transformative technology and support the European Commission's Quantum Europe Strategy, aiming to establish Europe as a global quantum leader by 2030. To a brighter, more innovative future for Europe. Thanks Imanol Pradales Gil, Jay Gambetta, Horacio Morell Find out more in Fortune: https://lnkd.in/dJAtQEJG

Congratulations to the 2025 class of APS Fellows. 🎉 The incoming Fellows have been recognized by their peers for exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of physics, significant contributions to physics education, or leadership in or service to the APS community. Join us in celebrating them: https://go.aps.org/4n2ksOe

We’ll see you next year, #TechXchange! Thank you to the curious minds who stopped by our booth, attended our speaker sessions, participated in our workshops, and helped make this year’s conference such a success. It was a packed week of quantum learning: - Visitors zoomed in on our hardware—from our powerful Heron and Eagle quantum processors to our interactive cryostat experience and a scale replica of the Quantum System Two chandeliers. - We explored how developers can get started with cloud-based quantum computing on IBM Quantum Platform and run their first quantum circuits. - Advanced workshops—led by experts like Henry Zou, Kaelyn F., David Kremer and many more—covered running programs with Qiskit SDK and Runtime, Quantum Error Mitigation (QEM), and optimizing quantum circuits using Qiskit and AI. - We also celebrated the growing field of quantum cryptography and what it truly means for enterprises to secure their data for a future with quantum computing. No worries if you couldn’t attend. Start your own quantum journey here, with learning and documentation on the upgraded IBM Quantum platform: https://ibm.co/6048BKMpk