Oxford Instruments NanoScience has joined Rigetti’s Novera QPU Partner Program, an initiative that brings together leading quantum computing hardware, software, and service providers. The partnership aims to enhance on-premises quantum computing by leveraging Oxford Instruments NanoScience’s expertise in cryogenic systems, particularly their Proteox family of dilution refrigerators. These systems are crucial for maintaining the ultra-low temperatures necessary for quantum operations, and their modular design allows for quick deployment and global shipping, ensuring compatibility with future advancements in quantum processing units (QPUs).
Rigetti’s Novera QPU, based on their fourth-generation Ankaa-class architecture, features a 9-qubit quantum processing unit designed for high performance and reliability. The collaboration with Oxford Instruments NanoScience strengthens the Novera ecosystem, enabling customers to build and operate customized quantum computing systems. This partnership builds on a history of successful collaboration between Rigetti and Oxford Instruments NanoScience, including the development of one of the first quantum computers in the UK.
Oxford Instruments NanoScience’s involvement in the Novera program underscores their ongoing commitment to advancing quantum computing technology. By integrating their cutting-edge cryogenic systems with Rigetti’s quantum processors, they aim to support the development of scalable, high-performance quantum computing solutions.
A press release announcing Oxford Instruments joining the Novera program is available on the Oxford Instruments website here.
August 29, 2024
