planqc has been selected to lead a €20 million ($21.15 million USD) project to build a 1,000-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) near Munich. Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the project, named “Multicore Atomic Quantum Computing System” (MAQCS), aims to integrate a quantum system into LRZ’s HPC infrastructure, accelerating research and industrial applications. Development is supported by the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics.
The MAQCS system will use neutral atoms as qubits in a multi-core architecture with two independent 500-qubit cores, enabling parallel processing to reduce latency and boost efficiency. This setup supports quantum error correction and aims to achieve breakthroughs in drug discovery, materials science, and cryptography.
planqc’s CEO, Alexander Glätzle, highlights this milestone as a step toward solving complex problems and advancing Germany’s position in the global quantum landscape. Professor Dr. Dieter Kranzlmüller, Chairman of LRZ, noted the significance of merging quantum and HPC for next-gen hybrid computing.
The system will be part of LRZ’s Munich Quantum Software Stack, providing users access via cloud and HPC workflows. As the third quantum technology at LRZ, MAQCS complements existing systems based on superconducting circuits and trapped ions.
For further details, access the full press release here.
November 13, 2024
