Pasqal has delivered its first advanced neutral atom based quantum processing unit (QPU) to GENCI and CEA, marking a significant advancement in Europe’s hybrid high-performance computing capabilities. The 100+ qubit QPU will be integrated with GENCI’s Joliot-Curie supercomputer at CEA’s TGCC facility, as part of the broader High-Performance Computer and Quantum Simulator hybrid (HPCQS) project. This integration aims to enhance computational capabilities for European and French researchers, enabling them to work on hybrid use cases involving both classical and quantum computing.
Philippe Lavocat, CEO of GENCI, emphasized the significance of this milestone for France and Europe’s commitment to quantum technologies. Jacques-Charles Lafoucriere of CEA highlighted the eagerness of the HPC and quantum computing communities to leverage Pasqal’s Orion system. Pasqal’s co-founder and CEO, Georges-Olivier Reymond, noted the deployment as a landmark for integrating quantum computing into mainstream technology sectors. This is the first quantum processor that Pasqal has delivered to a third party.
The HPCQS project will also see another QPU installed in Germany at Forschungszentrum Jülich, forming the foundation of a pan-European hybrid computing infrastructure. This collaboration aims to revolutionize areas such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and optimization workloads, promoting practical quantum applications.
For additional information, you can access the press release provided by Pasqal here.
June 19, 2024