Quantum Source Delivers Practical Photonic Quantum Computing

Core Insights - Quantum Source has announced its new technology, Origin, which aims to create fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers that operate at room temperature and can scale to millions of qubits [3][12] - The company plans to ship Origin to selected customers in 2026, with general availability expected in 2027 [3] Company Overview - Quantum Source was co-founded by Oded Melamed, who previously considered early retirement after the acquisition of his semiconductor company by Sony [4] - The company raised $27 million in April 2023 and an additional $50 million in September 2024, marking significant funding rounds in the quantum computing sector [5] Industry Context - The quantum computing market is projected to grow from $4 billion in revenue in 2024 to as much as $72 billion by 2035, with significant investments in quantum startups increasing by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023 [7] - Established companies like Google, IBM, and Honeywell are exploring various quantum computing hardware approaches, but face challenges related to complexity and cost [8] Technology Insights - Photonic quantum computing uses photons as qubits, offering advantages such as room temperature operation, lower susceptibility to noise, and scalability [9][10] - Quantum Source's technology allows for deterministic interaction between atoms and photons, achieving approximately four orders of magnitude better efficiency compared to other solutions [11][12]