Caltech

Caltech is a private research university that conducts fundamental research in quantum computing, including superconducting qubit systems and quantum networking. It collaborates with JPL and industry to develop quantum sensing and error correction, positioning itself as a leading academic contributor to the field.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 15 August 2026

Headquarters: Pasadena, California, USA
Status: Private

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arXiv quant-ph6 August 2026

High-efficiency loading of 2,400 Ytterbium atoms in optical tweezer arrays

Researchers demonstrated high-efficiency loading of 2,400 ytterbium atoms into optical tweezer arrays. The technique enables deterministic preparation of large-scale, defect-free atomic arrays for quantum computing and simulation. The preprint was posted on arXiv by a team from Caltech.

OutlookPlausible

This high-efficiency loading technique could enable neutral atom quantum computers to scale to thousands of physical qubits within two years, providing sufficiently large arrays for implementing error correction codes.

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Quantum Computing Report3 August 2026

Caltech and Oratomic Introduce “Mitten” qLDPC Codes for High-Throughput Quantum Computing

Caltech and Oratomic have introduced a new family of quantum low-density parity-check (qLDPC) codes, named 'Mitten', aimed at enabling high-throughput quantum computing. The codes promise more efficient error correction, potentially lowering the physical qubit overhead required for fault-tolerant operations.

OutlookPlausible

If the Mitten codes demonstrate practical connectivity and decoding requirements, they could be adopted in near-term error-correction demonstrations, reducing the qubit overhead needed for a logical qubit and accelerating the timeline for useful fault-tolerant operations.

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