Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) has become the first high-performance computing (HPC) center globally to acquire a D-Wave Advantage™ quantum annealing system. The system, featuring over 5,000 qubits and 15-way connectivity, will be integrated into the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ) and connected to JUPITER, Europe’s first exascale supercomputer. This integration aims to advance research in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum optimization, tackling some of the world’s most complex computational challenges.
The D-Wave system will be upgraded to the next-generation Advantage2™ quantum processor, expected to deliver enhanced performance with doubled coherence, increased connectivity, and a 40% boost in energy scale. The collaboration builds on JUNIQ’s existing use of D-Wave technology, which has already enabled breakthroughs in protein folding, material science, and quantum cosmology. These efforts have resulted in notable publications in Nature Communications and Nature Physics, showcasing the system’s scientific impact.
“This integration marks a significant step in advancing quantum computing for real-world applications,” said Prof. Thomas Lippert, Director of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, emphasized the potential of combining JSC’s HPC expertise with D-Wave’s quantum technology to drive innovation.
For more information, read the full announcement posted on the D-Wave website here.
February 13, 2025
