Nu Quantum, a quantum entanglement startup, has partnered with the University of Sussex, Cisco, and Infineon Technologies to advance the scalability of trapped ion quantum computers through Project HyperIon. Funded by an Innovate UK Quantum Missions Pilot grant, the project focuses on developing Nu Quantum’s Qubit-Photon Interface (QPI), a critical component for interconnecting quantum computing nodes. The initiative aims to deliver a 50x increase in entanglement rates and improve remote fidelity, paving the way for scalable, distributed quantum computing systems.
The collaboration leverages expertise from each partner: the University of Sussex contributes ion-photon interface research, Cisco provides commercial exploitation support, and Infineon applies its high-volume manufacturing capabilities to develop scalable ion trap hardware. The project also introduces a wafer-based trap design for shuttling qubits to cavity-ion interaction zones, compatible with various vendor subsystems.
Project HyperIon addresses the need for efficient qubit-photon interfaces in modular quantum architectures, which are essential for tackling complex problems in climate change, drug discovery, and other fields. The project’s outcomes are expected to accelerate the development of utility-scale quantum computers and enable robust, foundry-compatible mass production of QPI technology.
For more details, visit the original announcement by Nu Quantum here.
March 13, 2025
