Infleqtion Achieves UK’s Largest Neutral Atom Array for Scalable Quantum Computing: A Step Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Processors

In a move towards the development of scalable quantum computing, Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum information technologies, has announced the successful demonstration of a 16×16 neutral atom array – the largest reported array of its kind in the UK. This milestone marks a crucial step towards building fault-tolerant quantum processors capable of supporting real-world applications in areas such as optimization and materials science.

The achievement is part of the Scalable Quantum Atomic Lattice computing tEstbed (SQALE) project, an initiative under the NQCC’s testbeds program designed to accelerate the UK’s progress towards practical quantum computing solutions. Infleqtion has demonstrated scalable atom trapping in 16×16 arrays at the NQCC’s Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, paving the way for the next phase of development.

The team is integrating advanced gate laser systems to enable full quantum logic operations, aligning with the UK’s goal of establishing a 100+ qubit quantum computing capability at NQCC by 2025. Collaboration with NQCC and leading UK research institutions and partners is integral to advancing innovation in quantum technologies.

The ability to trap and manipulate large atom arrays is essential for advancing neutral atom quantum computing. Infleqtion’s work leverages state-of-the-art vacuum, laser, and control systems to ensure high-fidelity qubit operations. The company’s Superstaq quantum software platform further optimises these arrays for real-world applications.

As the race towards quantum advantage intensifies, Infleqtion continues to collaborate with government and industry stakeholders to ensure that these breakthroughs translate into practical applications across various sectors, from secure communications and logistics optimization to pharmaceutical research and AI acceleration.

Neutral Atom Qubits

The achievement is part of Infleqtion’s Scalable Quantum Atomic Lattice computing tEstbed (SQALE) project, which focuses on refining key operational capabilities for neutral atom quantum computing. The project forms part of the NQCC’s testbeds initiative, a collaboration to accelerate the UK’s progress towards practical quantum computing solutions.

Infleqtion has demonstrated scalable atom trapping in 16×16 arrays at the NQCC’s Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, paving the way for the next development phase. The team is integrating advanced gate laser systems to enable full quantum logic operations, aligning with the UK’s goal of establishing a 100+ qubit quantum computing capability at NQCC by 2025.

The ability to trap and manipulate large atom arrays is essential for advancing neutral atom quantum computing. Infleqtion’s work leverages state-of-the-art vacuum, laser, and control systems to ensure high-fidelity qubit operations. The company’s Superstaq quantum software platform further optimises these arrays for real-world applications.

Infleqtion continues to work closely with the NQCC and leading UK research institutions and partners such as Riverlane, QinetiQ, and the Oxfordshire City Council, whose contributions are integral to advancing innovation in quantum technologies. The next phase of this initiative will focus on improving quantum logic gate fidelity while expanding to larger-scale arrays, scaling neutral atom platforms towards fault-tolerant quantum architectures, and benchmarking performance against prospective applications.

Infleqtion and its partners are also engaging with government and industry stakeholders to ensure that these breakthroughs translate into real-world applications, from secure communications and logistics optimization to pharmaceutical research and AI acceleration.