Quantum Starter References: Quantum Computing Systems and Components – Neutral Atom Qubits

Great sources from around the web to start learning about quantum concepts.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 02:06 PM EDT

Our Daily Quantum Update breaks down recent news into categories to make it easier for you to find the industry developments in which you are most interested. These articles don’t always explain what the core technology is or how it works. Luckily for us, there are some great resources on the web that do.

In each installment of this type of post, we’ve listed some of the best explainer pieces by authors like Russ Fein and Martin Ivezic, as well as by companies developing the technologies. For the latter group, we’ve tried to pick content rich in understandable technical signals and low in marketing noise.

We have not included deep research articles in these collections, though there might be a good survey article that sneaks in. We’ve tried to include content for beginners, enthusiasts, marketers, investors, policy makers, and, really, anyone who wants to learn more about the topic. Scan the listing and start with something that appeals to you. Jump around until you find something that is at your level of understanding and interest. The newest articles are at the top, with older ones appearing lower as you go.

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Let’s get going with the neutral atom modality for quantum physical qubits. Neutral (or cold) atoms can also be used in quantum sensing devices such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, gravimeters, and radio-frequency detectors.

For extra credit, look up Johannes Rydberg and locate rubidium and cesium in a periodic table.

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• Neutral atom quantum computer
  A type of quantum computer built using Rydberg atoms, where qubits are encoded in energy levels of neutral atoms trapped and operated via lasers, leveraging the Rydberg blockade for two-qubit gates.

  Published or Last Updated: June 2026
  Source: Wikipedia

• Building Quantum Computers with Neutral Atoms | QuEra
  Performing computations with neutral atoms involves realizing, controlling, manipulating, and measuring neutral atom qubits.

  Published or Last Updated: June 2026
  Source: QuEra

• Neutral Atom Quantum Computing | planqc
  Planqc quantum processors use atoms in artificial crystals of light — the fastest way to scale to useful quantum advantage.

  Published or Last Updated: June 2026
  Source: planqc

• Taxonomy of Quantum Computing: Modalities & Architectures
  Why multiple quantum computing paradigms? The goal is the same – realize a scalable, universal quantum computer – but the approaches differ.

  Published or Last Updated: May 2026
  Author: Marin Ivezic
  Source: PostQuantum.com

• Neutral Atom Technology | Infleqtion
  Neutral atoms are nature’s identical building blocks—uniform and naturally available—forming a stable, reliable foundation for quantum computing and sensing.

  Published or Last Updated: May 2026
  Source: Infleqtion

• Qubit Modalities: Neutral-Atoms
  First in a series focused on various quantum modalities, and the players including an “Alpha Dog” and a “Breakout Contender” for each modality.

  Published or Last Updated: March 2026
  Author: Russ Fein

• Quantum Computing Modalities: Ion Trap and Neutral Atom MBQC
  Ion Trap and Neutral Atom implementations of MBQC leverage two leading “matter-qubit” platforms – trapped ions and ultracold neutral atoms – to realize measurement-based quantum computation.

  Published or Last Updated: September 2025
  Author: Marin Ivezic
  Source: PostQuantum.com

• Technology | Atom Computing
  Atom Computing builds quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms to create arrays of nuclear-spin qubits, cooled, trapped, and controlled wirelessly using lasers.

  Published or Last Updated: June 2025
  Source: Atom Computing

• The Power of Neutral Atoms Quantum Technology | Pasqal
  Learn more about neutral-atom quantum technology in simple terms, and explore how this technology can be integrated into your organization.

  Published or Last Updated: March 2025
  Source: Pasqal

• Quantum Computing Modalities
  A Qubit Primer Re-Revisited in December 2024 — a summary of different quantum computing modalities including relative strengths and weaknesses.

  Published or Last Updated: December 2024
  Author: Russ Fein

• The Best Qubits for Quantum Computing Might Just Be Atoms
  In the search for the most scalable hardware to use for quantum computers, qubits made of individual atoms are having a breakout moment.

  Published or Last Updated: March 2024
  Author: Philip Ball
  Source: Quanta Magazine

• Potential and challenges of quantum computing hardware technologies
  Many qubit technologies could shape the future of quantum computing hardware. Here, we take a closer look at five of the major qubit technologies: photonic networks, superconducting circuits, spin qubits, neutral atoms, and trapped ions.

  Published or Last Updated: December 2023
  Authors: Martina Gschwendtner, Niko Mohr, Nicole Morgan, and Henning Soller
  Source: McKinsey & Company

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