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TASS, April 27. Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Russian Quantum Center announced the launch of two cloud platforms, one of which will help developers create algorithms for such systems, and the second will enable businesses to solve applied problems using a quantum computer.

"The MSU platform allows you to run and test various programs designed to work with quantum computers.It will be of interest primarily to students, researchers, and employees of research departments of companies that are engaged in quantum computing, computer science, and programming.In addition to MSU, the Russian Quantum Center also announced the opening of access to its cloud-based quantum computing platform on April 27. The RCC platform will be useful for solving research and business problems, as well as analyzing the economic effect of implementing quantum systems," the press service writes.

The physical basis of the MSU system is a neutral-atom quantum processor in optical traps and a linear-optical quantum computer developed at the NTI Competence Center. To write the classical part of programs using the platform, users can use the Python programming language. The authors also plan to present several variants of "quantum" languages. At the same time, all platform user data will be stored on servers located in the country.

The Russian Quantum Center, in turn, has created a platform with an interface that will be understandable to users without a specialized education in the field of quantum technologies. With its help, representatives of companies, for example, will be able to use the resources of a quantum computer to solve problems in the field of finance, logistics, chemical and nuclear industries, and telecommunications.

For the convenience of client companies from various industries, developers have created a set of ready-made applications for financial optimization, quantum chemistry, bioinformatics, logistics, etc., as well as a set of tools for comparative analysis of algorithms. The number of applications and backends will increase as the project evolves and new strategic partnerships emerge.

"From the very beginning, our team decided to focus on solving current business problems, as this concept allows us to clearly assess the advantages of quantum computing over traditional ones. We have received applications from academic institutions and business representatives from Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Taiwan and China, and are now starting to provide them with access and implement joint projects.»

Alexey Fedorov

co-founder of the platform

"A quantum computer can solve complex computational problems many orders of magnitude faster than modern electronic computers. This technology, which until recently seemed like a fantasy, is rapidly becoming a reality: more and more scientific and engineering teams are showing prototypes of quantum computing devices that have either already surpassed electronic processors, or will overcome this barrier in the near future. Our platform allows you to use these devices without delving into the extremely complex physics on which they are based.»

Alexander Lvovsky

co-founder of the platform

Scorpius wrote:FGC UES (Rosseti FGC UES) has started construction of the world's largest high-temperature superconducting power transmission line

The new energy transit will connect the main power substations of the Central and Admiralteiskiy districts of St. Petersburg, where more than 400 thousand people live. The project has no analogues in Russia and abroad in terms of its length – 2.5 km. The use of a high-temperature superconducting DC cable line (HTSP line) will allow transmitting up to 50 MW of power at an average voltage of 20 kV, minimizing losses, and improving the reliability and quality of power supply to consumers.

superconducting material, the resistance of which disappears when cooled below 77 K. Due to this, energy losses during transportation are reduced to almost zero. The facility includes a two-circuit cryogenic support system with a length of 5 km. This is also a unique indicator, since nowhere else in the world has a similar cooling system been created yet.

After the trial operation, the possibility of scaling will be considered. The experience gained will make it possible in the future to create HTS lines for transmission of up to 200-300 MW, while occupying a much smaller territory than similar transmission lines in terms of capacity.

The main advantage is that in conditions of dense urban and historical development, it is possible to transmit more power without disturbing the landscape. The power transmission density of HTSP is much higher than that of existing technical solutions, and therefore this concept is relevant for dense development of megacities. The technology can also be effective in the construction of ring circuits and power bridges, for the transmission of energy from hydroelectric power plants and nuclear power plants.

mnztr wrote:
I read the first part and got excited and then read -77K. That is -350C....not exactly practical...

kvs wrote:Liquid nitrogen cooled superconducting transmission lines are the only ones that have been built.   High temperature superconductors
are bitchy, boutique exotics that do not tolerate high current densities.    They are great for sci-fi fantasy and levitation stunts, but
are nearly useless for industrial application.

https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/182278-the-worlds-first-superconducting-power-line-paves-the-way-for-billions-of-dollars-in-savings

The authors of the piece need to buy a clue.

lyle6 wrote:
Its not negative 77 K - the lower bound for Kelvin is 0, hence absolute zero. Its -196 celsius instead. To convert from celsius to kelvin just add 273.

A successful physical launch of the T-15MD tokamak took place at the Kurchatov Institute, which became the first new thermonuclear installation in Russia in 20 years. It is expected that it will carry out both experiments in the framework of the ITER thermonuclear reactor project, and experiments in the framework of the development of a hybrid reactor, [...] TASS reports.

The main goal of research in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion around the world is to create an industrial reactor that will be able to generate electricity using fusion reactions of the nuclei of hydrogen isotopes, in particular deuterium and tritium. It is assumed that the high-energy neutrons that are born during the reactions will fall into the reactor blanket, where they will give their energy to the coolant or participate in the production of tritium from lithium. However, if various types of nuclear fuel are loaded into the blanket, for example, uranium-238, thorium-232 or minor actinides from spent fuel, you will get a hybrid reactor that will be able to produce nuclear fuel or engage in the transmutation of long-lived high-level waste. Such installations are attractive for scientists, as the requirements for them are lower than for thermonuclear reactors.

The T-15MD is an experimental hybrid thermonuclear tokamak reactor, which was created at the Kurchatov Institute on the basis of the T-15 superconducting tokamak . It is expected that in the course of its work, both experiments will be carried out within the framework of the international experimental thermonuclear reactor ITER project, and experiments in which the tokamak will act as a prototype of a thermonuclear neutron source.

Kiko wrote:Guinea Republic will dispose of a Russian software (Éducation) developed by MoiOfis in all of its schools.

https://fr.sputniknews.com/afrique/202106041045691371-la-guinee-va-utiliser-un-logiciel-russe-dans-toutes-ses-ecoles/

PapaDragon wrote:

Kiko wrote:Guinea Republic will dispose of a Russian software (Éducation) developed by MoiOfis in all of its schools.

https://fr.sputniknews.com/afrique/202106041045691371-la-guinee-va-utiliser-un-logiciel-russe-dans-toutes-ses-ecoles/

Dispose of it?

Kiko wrote:

PapaDragon wrote:

Kiko wrote:Guinea Republic will dispose of a Russian software (Éducation) developed by MoiOfis in all of its schools.

https://fr.sputniknews.com/afrique/202106041045691371-la-guinee-va-utiliser-un-logiciel-russe-dans-toutes-ses-ecoles/

Dispose of it?

Sorry for the translation. I meant to dispose, as to set out.

Kiko wrote:SEVERSK, RUSSIA (Sputnik) - Russia proceeded with the building of lead-cooled fast neutrons reactor BREST-OD-300, future heart of a pilot complex that shall respond to the challenges of security, sustainability and competitiveness of the nuclear industry.

https://mundo.sputniknews.com/20210608/rusia-inicia-la-construccion-del-reactor-nuclear-de-nueva-generacion-brest-1113014530.html

Scorpius wrote:https://www.interfax.ru/russia/771083
the news is much bigger. Rosatom has published plans for the development of promising nuclear energy projects.

miketheterrible wrote:Do they plan to build a second floating plant?

miketheterrible wrote:Do they plan to build a second floating plant?