Pasqal has delivered a 100-qubit analog quantum computer to the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) in Germany, marking a major milestone in the EuroHPC JU project HPCQS. This quantum system, leveraging neutral atoms for its qubits, will integrate with JSC’s JURECA DC supercomputer, enabling hybrid classical-quantum computing. The project aims to address complex challenges across fields like drug design, material science, supply chain optimization, and artificial intelligence.
The new system expands JUNIQ, JSC’s public quantum computing facility, which provides researchers and industry access to cutting-edge quantum technologies. Supported by EuroHPC JU and co-financed by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, HPCQS seeks to create an interconnected European quantum-HPC infrastructure. The first quantum computer in this project was deployed at the GENCI/CEA center in France earlier in 2024.
Pasqal’s system employs neutral atoms manipulated by lasers, offering a stable and scalable approach to quantum computing. This technology facilitates precise simulations of multi-particle quantum systems and other complex tasks. With a second hybrid system set to launch in mid-2025, the initiative strengthens Europe’s position in quantum research while fostering applications in key industries.
For further details, visit Pasqal’s press release here.
December 3, 2024
