A 176-qubit quantum computing platform called Zuchongzhi has been launched for global users, aiming to advance the development of quantum computing hardware and its ecosystem. The platform, developed by the Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, allows users to manipulate 176 quantum bits. Zuchongzhi 2, a 66-qubit programmable quantum computing system, can perform large-scale random quantum circuit sampling much faster than the fastest supercomputer. The platform is open to global users, with the public able to experience simple quantum computing programming and image experiments, while industry users can explore new applications through remote access.
A 176-qubit quantum computing platform called Zuchongzhi has been launched for global users by the Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The platform, developed by a team led by Zhu Xiaobo, a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, aims to advance quantum computing hardware and its ecosystem. QuantumCTek Co., Ltd., chaired by Peng Chengzhi, will provide remote access to the platform for industry users to explore new applications and experience quantum computing programming.
Zuchongzhi: A 176-Qubit Quantum Computing Platform
A new quantum computing platform called Zuchongzhi has been launched by the Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The platform features 176 qubits, the basic units of quantum information. This significantly improved over the previous version, Zuchongzhi 2, which had 66 qubits.
The research team behind the project, led by chief engineer Zhu Xiaobo and professor at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), improved the 66-qubit chip of Zuchongzhi 2 by adding control interfaces for 110 coupled qubits. This allows users to manipulate 176 quantum bits, greatly expanding the platform’s capabilities.
Zuchongzhi 2, which was developed in 2021, was a 66-qubit programmable quantum computing system capable of performing large-scale random quantum circuits sampling about 10 million times faster than the fastest supercomputer at the time. The new platform aims to reach the advanced global level in key design indicators, such as connectivity, fidelity, and interference time.
Open to Global Users and Industry Applications
“Zuchongzhi 2 is a 66-qubit programmable quantum computing system made in 2021, which can perform large-scale random quantum circuits sampling about 10 million times faster than the fastest supercomputer at that time,”
Zhu Xiaobo, chief engineer of the project and professor at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
The Zuchongzhi platform is open to global users, allowing the public to experience simple quantum computing programming and image experiments. Industry users can explore new applications by remotely accessing the quantum computers on the platform.
Peng Chengzhi, executive vice director of the project and chairman of QuantumCTek Co., Ltd., said that the platform welcomes more and more users to use and experience quantum computing, which can drive forward the whole field. The goal is to encourage innovation and collaboration in developing quantum computing applications and technologies.
Future Plans for the Zuchongzhi Platform
The team behind the Zuchongzhi platform has plans to connect several high-performance quantum computers to the platform in the future. This will help keep the platform backed up and updated at a world-class level, ensuring it remains at the forefront of quantum computing technology.
By continually updating and expanding the platform’s capabilities, the researchers hope to push the development of quantum computing hardware and its ecosystem forward. This will ultimately contribute to the advancement of quantum computing, opening up new possibilities for scientific research and technological innovation.
“The platform welcomes more and more users to use and experience quantum computing, which can drive forward the whole field,”
Peng Chengzhi, executive vice-director of the project and chairman of QuantumCTek Co., Ltd.
Summary
A 176-qubit quantum computing platform called Zuchongzhi has been launched for global users, aiming to advance quantum computing hardware and its ecosystem. The platform, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, allows users to experience simple quantum computing programming and explore new applications through remote access.
- A 176-qubit quantum computing platform named Zuchongzhi has been launched for global users.
- The platform was developed by the Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- Zhu Xiaobo, chief engineer of the project and professor at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led the research team.
- The team improved the 66-qubit chip of Zuchonghi-2 by adding control interfaces of 110 coupled qubits, allowing users to manipulate 176 quantum bits.
- Zuchongzhi 2, made in 2021, is a 66-qubit programmable quantum computing system that can perform large-scale random quantum circuits sampling about 10 million times faster than the fastest supercomputer at that time.
- The platform aims to reach advanced global levels in key design indicators such as connectivity, fidelity, and interference time.
- Peng Chengzhi, executive vice-director of the project and chairman of QuantumCTek Co., Ltd., announced that the platform is open to global users for simple quantum computing programming and image experiments.
- Industry users can explore new applications by remotely accessing quantum computers.
- The platform plans to connect several high-performance quantum computers to maintain world-class standards.
