ORCA Computing has been chosen by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) in Poland to supply two PT-1 quantum photonics systems. These systems, funded by a Polish programme, will be used to boost PSNC’s work in various scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, and machine learning. The PT-1 systems, which use single photons as information carriers, will be integrated into PSNC’s high-performance infrastructure. Krzysztof Kurowski, PSNC Technical Director, sees this as a significant step towards understanding quantum computing and developing new quantum-classical applications. The systems will be installed in November and December 2023.
Quantum Computing Advancements in Poland
The PSNC is globally recognized for its IT infrastructure in science and information and communication technologies. The integration of ORCA Computing’s PT-1 quantum systems into its high-performance infrastructure will further its contribution to scientific research and industrial innovation.
Krzysztof Kurowski, PSNC Technical Director, stated that the acquisition of two on-premise quantum computers from ORCA Computing is a significant step for the PSNC. It aligns with their vision of distributed quantum-classical computing. Direct access to quantum computing technologies will expedite their understanding of quantum computing and aid in the development of innovative quantum-classical applications.
ORCA’s Quantum Technology
The ORCA PT is a quantum system based on programmable Bosonic Sampling using telecom photon wavelengths. The computational results it produces are highly complex statistics, which can be utilised by applications in machine learning and optimisation. The system can be integrated with classical high-performance computing (HPC) solutions and comes with a python-based Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK supports hybrid quantum/classical algorithms with Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
ORCA’s technology employs single photons – single units of light – as its information carrier. This approach not only makes the system naturally skilled at interfacing with networks but also results in a modular, flexible, and upgradable system. ORCA’s proprietary multiplexing technology, which manipulates the timing, frequency, and routing of single photons, allows it to achieve high data densities. This enables full-scale quantum computing with fewer components.
Installation and Integration of Quantum Systems
The PT-1 systems, procured under the EUROHPC-PL project, will be installed at the PSNC data center in November and December 2023. Two ORCA systems will be integrated with classical HPC systems and workloads in the PSNC’s quantum computing and quantum communication environment.
Under the EuroHPC-PL project, the ORCA systems will function as advanced quantum accelerators integrated with the classical EuroHPC-PL environment. The PSNC plans to integrate the ORCA systems with other quantum computing technologies and environments. The center is also developing software solutions and use cases for the ORCA systems environment.
“Krzysztof Kurowski, PSNC Technical Director commented: “The availability of two on-premise quantum computers from ORCA Computing is a milestone moment for the PSNC and our vision of distributed quantum-classical computing. Having direct access to quantum computing technologies will accelerate our understanding of quantum computing and facilitate the development of novel quantum-classical applications.”
Executive Summary
ORCA Computing has been chosen to supply the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) in Poland with two quantum photonics systems, which will be used to advance research in fields such as biology, chemistry and machine learning. The ORCA systems, which use single photons as information carriers, will be integrated with the PSNC’s existing high-performance infrastructure, enabling the development of novel quantum-classical applications.
- ORCA Computing has been chosen by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) to supply two PT-1 quantum photonics systems.
- These systems will be installed at the PSNC’s data centre in Poznań, Poland, and will aid in accelerating quantum computing work in various scientific fields and applications, including biology, chemistry, and machine learning.
- The PT-1 quantum systems will be integrated into PSNC’s high-performance infrastructure to support scientific research and industrial innovation.
- Krzysztof Kurowski, PSNC Technical Director, sees the acquisition of the quantum computers as a significant step towards achieving their vision of distributed quantum-classical computing.
- The ORCA PT is based on programmable Bosonic Sampling using telecom photon wavelengths, and its results can be used in machine learning and optimisation applications.
- ORCA’s technology uses single photons as its information carrier, which allows for a modular, flexible, and upgradable system.
- The PT-1 systems will be installed at the PSNC data centre in November and December 2023, and will be integrated with classical HPC systems and workloads in PSNC’s quantum computing and quantum communication environment.
