Dutch quantum computing company launches 25-bit quantum processors
Recently, Dutch quantum computing company QuantWare announced the launch of a new QPU (quantum processor) that can provide researchers in the field and other startups with a 25-bit quantum processor, delivered within 30 days of placing an order.
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The Netherlands is investing heavily in quantum startups, and QuantWare, as an affiliate of the University of Delft, has been able to attract a group of researchers and engineers. Another co-founder and company engineering director, Alessandro Bruno, has previously worked on different aspects of quantum computing for more than 10 years, including at the DICarlo lab at QuTech at the University of Delft.
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Germany allocated 100 million euros to develop quantum computers
On March 9, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research announced two quantum computing grant projects totaling about 100 million euros, in fact the establishment of a complete quantum computer based on cutting-edge German technology is the goal of the QSolid cooperation project, which has just been launched, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research has allocated 76.3 million euros for its next five years, centered on qubits of very high quality (i.e. low error rate).
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The quantum computer will be integrated into Forschungszentrum Jülich's supercomputing infrastructure at an early stage and will contain multiple next-generation superconducting quantum processors, including a "moon landing" system that has been shown to exceed the computing power of traditional computers. The first demonstrator, which will be operational in mid-2024, will be able to test applications as well as industry-standard benchmarks.
https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/german-quantum-project-qsolid-to-integrate-with-jsc-supercomputing-infrastructure/
Xanadu announced a partnership with GlobalFoundries
Xanadu corporation announced a partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF) to take the first step in mass production of photonic chips for general-purpose and fault-tolerant quantum computers. Leveraging the precision and rich feature set offered by GF Fotonix, Xanadu is now designing integrated photonic devices for quantum error correction, fabricated on 300 mm wafers.
Error correction is a critical process for achieving fault tolerance, and it needs to deliver on the promise of quantum computing to solve computational problems that are currently difficult to solve. This exponential increase in computing power will transform a wide range of industries, leading to significant advances in everything from cancer treatments to high-performance battery materials.