Episode 41: Entangling QPUs to Build a Quantum Data Center

In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs interviews Carmen Palacios Berraquero, founder and CEO of Nu Quantum. They discuss the company’s entanglement fabric, a cutting-edge mechanism for connecting individual quantum processors into a larger, more powerful machine. Carmen also explains the importance of industry collaboration as supported by the new Quantum Datacenter Alliance. Nu Quantum is also developing a quantum networking test bed. Join this enlightening discussion for an insider's view on the next frontier of quantum computing.

00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin Podcast

00:35 Interview with Carmen Palacios Berraquero: Nu Quantum's Vision

00:53 Understanding the Entanglement Fabric

04:14 Qubit Modalities and Networking

06:19 Nu Quantum's Rack-Mounted Solutions

07:34 Building a Strong Company Culture

11:31 The Quantum Data Center Alliance

16:03 Government Support and Future Plans

17:55 Exciting Announcements and Test Bed Development

19:50 Conclusion and Farewell

Dr. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero is the Founder and Chief Executive of Nu Quantum, the leading quantum entanglement company, which recently raised a £8.5M pre-Series A from leading VCs including Amadeus Capital, IQ Capital, and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF). She is an award-winning quantum physicist and inventor, author of several high-impact research papers and a book based on her doctoral research. Prior to founding Nu Quantum, Carmen earned her PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and undergraduate degree at Imperial College London. She also serves on the Technical Advisory Board of the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre and is Cofounder and Director of UKQuantum, the UK’s quantum industry group. She has been the leader of several pro-equality and LGBTQIA+ visibility groups, and initiatives in STEM.

Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.

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