Swedish company, ConScience AB, has launched its first quantum device, the Qubit-in-a-box 0 (QiB0). This device, fully designed and manufactured in Sweden, can demonstrate simple quantum processes and verify the performance of quantum computing test setups. Quantum computers, which use principles of quantum mechanics, can perform certain calculations much faster than traditional computers. ConScience’s CEO, Joachim Fritzsche, highlighted the complexity of quantum device manufacturing and the company’s dedication to meeting high-performance standards. The QiB0 device is intended for use by research groups, companies, and universities. The project was funded by ConScience AB and a grant from the Swedish Research Agency Vinnova.
ConScience AB Unveils First Quantum Device
Swedish firm ConScience AB has announced the release of its inaugural Quantum Device, the Qubit-in-a-box 0 (QiB0). This marks a significant achievement for the Gothenburg-based company, as it is the first commercial quantum device to be fully designed and manufactured in Sweden.
The QiB0 device is designed to demonstrate simple quantum processes such as decoherence and dephasing, as well as calibrating and verifying the performance of quantum computing test setups. The company has also hinted at a robust pipeline of more complex quantum devices, which are expected to be launched in 2024 and beyond.
Quantum Computing: A New Frontier
Quantum computers, which leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, have the potential to perform certain types of calculations much faster than classical computers. This is due to their unique properties, including quantum parallelism and entanglement. These properties could potentially revolutionize various fields of science and technology, leading to advancements in cryptography, financial modeling, drug discovery, and climate models.
ConScience AB has spent the past few years developing methods for the production of quantum computing devices of sufficiently high quality and reproducible characteristics. The company’s focus on clean-room production has been instrumental in achieving the stringent performance requirements necessary for quantum device manufacturing.
The QiB0 Device: A Tool for Research and Education
The QiB0 device launched by ConScience features 4 single qubits and 2 coplanar waveguide (CPW) resonators. It is characterized by an 80 µs qubit lifetime and a quality factor of 1 million for the CPW resonators. The device is intended for use by research groups and companies to verify quantum measurement systems. It is also aimed at universities currently educating the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.
About ConScience AB
ConScience AB has been providing researchers in industries and academia with expertise in micro- and nanofabrication for over a decade. The company has supported clients in the areas of microfluidics, nanofluidics, sensing, and quantum technology. Its client base includes research teams at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard, as well as high-tech companies in areas of antibiotic susceptibility testing, air quality monitoring, and quantum computing. The development of quantum computer components is financed by ConScience AB and a Smart Electronics grant from the Swedish Research Agency Vinnova.
