Noticias Cuánticas: domingo, 9 de agosto de 2026

This week's most significant physics result: scientists built the first quantum material capable of sorting and transporting different quantum states of light at room temperature — previously, separating photonic quantum states required bulky cryogenic equipment. The material, based on chromium and nickel compounds, exploits topological properties to route photons by their quantum state without disturbing them, a capability relevant to quantum networking and photonic quantum computing. On the commercial side, IonQ posted strong Q2 2026 results with expanding defense contracts including the recent DARPA atomic clock award and NRO radar satellite deal, signaling that trapped-ion precision is becoming a platform, not just a research project. And Israel launched Project Nexus, its national quantum initiative, joining the growing list of nations formalizing government-backed quantum strategies with dedicated funding and infrastructure targets.

• Scientists create first quantum material sorting different quantum states of light at room temperature

  ScienceDaily

• Chromium and nickel compounds offer new path to room-temperature quantum materials

  Quantum Zeitgeist

• IonQ Q2 2026 earnings: strong commercial growth, DARPA contracts, expanding defense footprint

  The Qubit Report

• Israel launches Project Nexus quantum national initiative

  The Qubit Report