Pasqal’s 100-Qubit Quantum Computer Has Arrived in Jülich, Germany
Pasqal’s 100-Qubit Quantum Computer Has Arrived in Jülich, Germany
The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) at Forschungszentrum Jülich received a 100-qubit quantum computer from Pasqal in mid-November. Pasqal is a world leader in neutral atoms quantum computing technology. The new quantum computer is part of the EuroHPC JU project HPCQS and will be coupled with the JURECA DC supercomputer at JSC. This will enable European researchers to use hybrid classical-quantum resources to solve complex challenges.
Planqc to Build 1,000-Qubit Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer in €20 Million Government-Funded Project for Leibniz Supercomputing Centre
Planqc to Build 1,000-Qubit Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer in €20 Million Government-Funded Project for Leibniz Supercomputing Centre
planqc has been selected to lead a €20 million project to build and deploy a 1,000-qubit quantum computer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Garching near Munich. This advanced quantum computer, based on neutral atoms, will be integrated into LRZ’s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, serving as an accelerator for scientific research and towards industrial applications.
Major Development Successes in Diamond Spin Photon Quantum Computers
Major Development Successes in Diamond Spin Photon Quantum Computers
Lower cooling requirements, longer operating times, lower error rates: Quantum computers based on spin photons and diamond promise significant advantages over competing quantum computing technologies. The consortium of the BMBF project SPINNING coordinated by Fraunhofer IAF has succeeded in decisively advancing the development of spin-photon-based quantum computers. On October 22 and 23, 2024, the partners presented the interim project results at the mid-term meeting of the BMBF funding measure Quantum Computer Demonstration Setups in Berlin.
IQM Selected to Deliver Two Advanced Quantum Computers as Part of Euro-Q-Exa Hybrid System
IQM Selected to Deliver Two Advanced Quantum Computers as Part of Euro-Q-Exa Hybrid System
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a purchase agreement with IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. Under the agreement, IQM will deliver two advanced Radiance quantum systems of 54 qubits and 150 qubits in the second half of 2025 and by the end of 2026, respectively.
Signature of the Procurement Contract for the EuroHPC Quantum Computer Located in Germany
Signature of the Procurement Contract for the EuroHPC Quantum Computer Located in Germany
The procurement contract of Euro-Q-Exa, the EuroHPC quantum computer to be located in Germany, has been signed by the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) and the company IQM Quantum Computers, the selected vendor.
First IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe Opens; Will Include IBM's Most Performant Quantum Systems
First IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe Opens; Will Include IBM's Most Performant Quantum Systems
Alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, senior European government officials and European-based global enterprises, IBM today unveiled the first IBM Quantum Data Center located outside of the United States. It is the company's second quantum data center in the world and marks a significant expansion of its fleet of advanced, utility-scale quantum systems available to global users via the cloud.
Innovative Quantum Technologies for Mobile Applications in Cyber Security
Innovative Quantum Technologies for Mobile Applications in Cyber Security
The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) has today signed contracts with three international technology companies to develop mobile quantum computers. With an investment of over 35 million euros, this project marks a milestone in quantum research and lays the foundation for new fields of application for quantum computers. The aim is to enable mobile use in security and defence scenarios as well as in civilian applications.
Ion-Trap Quantum Computer Ready for Novel Research and Development at the LRZ
Ion-Trap Quantum Computer Ready for Novel Research and Development at the LRZ
The ion-trap quantum computer from Alpine Quantum Technologies, procured by the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and Munich Quantum Valley, is now operational at LRZ's Quantum Integration Centre, making it the first of its kind in a computing center.
Quantum Software Company Kipu Quantum Acquires PlanQK Quantum Computing Platform
Recently, Kipu Quantum, a German quantum software startup, announced the strategic acquisition of PlanQK, a commercially available quantum computing platform built by Anaqor. In addition to acquiring the platform, key members of the platform's expert team have also joined Kipu. The company said that this acquisition will accelerate the commercialization of its application and hardware-specific algorithms and provide services through the PlanQK platform, enabling frictionless access for organizations to integrate quantum solutions into their existing processes.
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Securely Propagating Entanglement at the Push of a Button
Securely Propagating Entanglement at the Push of a Button
A team of physicists led by MPQ researchers use laser tweezers in optical resonators to create entanglement in a quantum network.
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