Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has signed a joint research agreement with Quantinuum K.K., Keio University, SoftBank Corp., Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Yokohama National University, and LQUOM, Inc. to develop scalable and deployable quantum information processing technologies. The collaboration aims to connect multiple quantum computers and classical systems, addressing challenges such as limited processing capacity and service disruptions. Key focus areas include quantum memory, quantum repeaters, high-efficiency transducers for converting quantum states to photons, subsystems for stabilizing transmission paths, and control systems for quantum computers.
The research will target intra-site and inter-city quantum connections, leveraging quantum entanglement and photon-based communication to enable long-distance quantum information transfer. Quantum repeaters will mitigate photon loss, a critical issue in quantum communication. The collaboration will also develop subsystems to stabilize transmission paths and restore disturbed quantum states, essential for reliable quantum networks.
This initiative aims to establish a robust quantum information infrastructure, enabling virtual large-scale quantum computing and efficient resource sharing. The project will collaborate with local governments, including Kawasaki City, Yokohama City, and Kanagawa Prefecture, to evaluate practical network environments.
For more details, visit the original announcement by Mitsubishi Electric here.
February 27, 2025
