Practical: AI & Business News Xanadu Becomes First-Ever Photonic Quantum Company to Go Public in Billion-Dollar SPAC Deal
Nov 3, 2025
Xanadu Quantum Technologies takes center stage as it prepares to go public through a $1B SPAC deal, marking a historic milestone for photonic quantum computing in North America. The podcast dives into how Xanadu's innovative use of photons makes room-temperature quantum computing possible, boosting speed and integration. It also explores Baxadu's impressive financial backing, potential partnerships, and the implications for AI workloads. Join the conversation about the future of quantum technology and its critical role in shaping computing landscapes.
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Photon-Based Quantum Computing Advantage
- Xanadu builds photonic quantum computers that use photons instead of electrons for processing.
- Photonic systems run at room temperature and can integrate with existing fiber-optic infrastructure.
Borealis' Quantum Advantage Moment
- Borealis achieved quantum advantage in 2022 by solving a problem faster than any classical supercomputer.
- The system runs at room temperature and is compatible with fiber networks, which raised Xanadu's profile overnight.
Scalability Through Fiber Networking
- Photonic architecture sidesteps scalability limits tied to cooling and isolation in other approaches.
- Qubits could be transmitted over fiber, enabling distributed cloud-hosted quantum processors.