QuiX Quantum Deploys 20+ Systems, Now Offers 8 to 32 Mode Processors

QuiX Quantum reports deploying more than 20 quantum photonic processor systems to date, establishing its Alquor platform as a widely adopted tool in the field. The company has now released Alquor 2.0, a rack-mountable processor available in scalable 8-mode, 20-mode, and 32-mode configurations designed to simplify and accelerate quantum research. Built on silicon nitride technology and integrated with QuiX Quantum’s new Photonic Assembly Control Unit (PACU) architecture, Alquor 2.0 aims to move experiments beyond complex optical table setups.

“Photonic quantum research should not be limited by the complexity of repeatedly configuring, aligning, and stabilizing optical table setups,” said Caterina Taballione, Commercial & Partnership Lead at QuiX Quantum. “Alquor 2.0 gives researchers a programmable and reproducible platform, so they can spend less time managing experimental infrastructure and more time advancing quantum science.”

Alquor 2.0: Scalable Photonic Processor for Quantum Research

More than 20 Alquor systems are currently deployed within research organizations, establishing QuiX Quantum as a mature provider of programmable photonic quantum processors. The company recently made commercially available Alquor 2. This scalability represents a significant expansion of processing capability, allowing researchers to tackle increasingly complex quantum experiments. Built upon QuiX Quantum’s silicon nitride technology, Alquor 2 utilizes the PACU, designed to address a critical bottleneck in quantum photonic research: the time-consuming and error-prone process of manual optical alignment.

The new platform aims to move experiments away from bespoke optical tables and towards a stable, programmable, and scalable integrated photonic system. The technology underpinning Alquor 2.0 has undergone validation not only within QuiX Quantum’s own laboratories but also through independent research groups.

Recent work at ENEA, INFN Roma Tre (2026) demonstrated leaking quantum walks on a 20-mode Alquor processor, simulating open quantum systems with controllable absorbing boundaries. Paderborn University and HQS Quantum Simulations (2026) reconstructed molecular vibronic spectra using an Alquor processor, linking Gaussian boson sampling to real chemical systems.

Fraunhofer IOF, Menlo Systems, and Paderborn University (2026) integrated a 12-mode Alquor processor to directly compare Gaussian and non-Gaussian boson sampling within a single experimental run. The system’s 3U 19-inch form factor, Ethernet connectivity, and Python interface facilitate integration into existing automated workflows and scalable research infrastructure, further streamlining the research process.

Silicon Nitride Technology & PACU Architecture Enable Reproducible Experiments

The field of quantum photonic research is shifting from bespoke laboratory setups to increasingly integrated and standardized platforms. Early experiments often relied on meticulously aligned optical tables, but a growing number of research organizations are adopting rack-mountable systems, as demonstrated by QuiX Quantum’s deployment of over 20 systems to date. This suggests a move towards practicality and wider accessibility, transitioning quantum photonics from a niche field to one with growing infrastructure.

The Alquor 2.0 platform, available in 8-, 20-, and 32-mode configurations, caters to diverse research needs, offering scalability previously limited by the constraints of custom-built systems. Central to this evolution is QuiX Quantum’s reliance on silicon nitride technology, a material choice enabling ultra-low optical loss and room-temperature operation. The PACU aims to deliver a stable, programmable environment, reducing the time researchers spend on infrastructure management and maximizing time for scientific discovery.

These collaborations demonstrate the platform’s versatility and its ability to support a broad range of quantum photonic use cases.