QuantWare, in partnership with the University of Napoli, the Niels Bohr Institute, Qblox, and QuantrolOx, is developing a new superconducting qubit technology to enhance the scalability of quantum computing devices. The technology, known as “ferrotransmons,” reduces hardware requirements for superconducting Quantum Processing Units (QPUs), making it easier to scale up to higher qubit numbers. This advancement is crucial for practical quantum computation. The technology will be integrated into the systems of QuantWare, QuantrolOx, and Qblox after being investigated by the University of Napoli and the Niels Bohr Institute.
Consortium to Develop Advanced Superconducting Qubit Technology
A consortium, including QuantWare, the University of Napoli (UNINA), the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) in Copenhagen, Qblox, and QuantrolOx, has been formed to investigate a novel superconducting qubit technology. This initiative is supported by an EIC Pathfinder grant. The consortium aims to develop superconducting qubits based on ferromagnetic Josephson junctions, a technology that could potentially address the current scalability issues in superconducting qubit-based quantum computing.
The new qubits, termed “ferrotransmons,” could significantly reduce the hardware requirements for superconducting Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) by eliminating the need for lines to control their qubit frequencies. This reduction in lines per qubit could facilitate the scaling up of QPUs to higher qubit numbers, a critical factor for practical quantum computation. The technology will be initially explored by UNINA and the NBI, after which QuantWare, QuantrolOx, and Qblox will incorporate the technology into their systems.
QuantWare’s Role in the Consortium
QuantWare, a supplier of quantum processors, is part of this consortium. The company is working towards becoming a significant player in the quantum computing industry, providing increasingly powerful and affordable quantum processors to organizations worldwide. This allows these organizations to build quantum computers at a fraction of the cost of other solutions.
QuantWare is also committed to an open architecture approach, developing technology that will significantly increase the number of qubits in a single processor. This will create processors capable of performing useful quantum computation in the near future. As part of the consortium, QuantWare will combine the newly developed technology with its patented 3D QPU design to increase the number of lines of its QPUs rapidly.
About the Consortium Members
The Physics Department of UNINA has a long-standing tradition in weak superconductivity and superconducting electronics, particularly on the Josephson effect and macroscopic quantum phenomena in unconventional systems. Their expertise in material science and engineering quantum coherence in real devices will be invaluable in this project.
The Niels Bohr Institute represents physics at the University of Copenhagen. The Center for Quantum Devices, part of the Niels Bohr Institute, is a research center that covers materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter theory. The Center provides a vibrant scientific environment with cutting-edge research performed across many different groups.
QBLOX bv, a Delft-based SME, provides modular and highly integrated control electronics and software for quantum technology. QBLOX has focused on revolutionizing control stacks for gate model quantum computing by creating fully integrated and extremely scalable hardware that drastically simplifies experimental setups.
QuantrolOx is the developer of Quantum Edge software for qubit, and quantum processor tune-up automation. Quantum Edge integrates with major quantum hardware providers by building on open-architecture principles, enabling organizations to select the best components for their quantum systems.
The Future of Quantum Computing
This consortium’s work could potentially revolutionize the field of quantum computing. The development of superconducting qubits based on ferromagnetic Josephson junctions could address the current scalability issues in superconducting qubit-based quantum computing. This would be a significant step towards the realization of practical quantum computers, potentially opening up new possibilities in various fields, including cryptography, optimization, and material science.
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