Cloud-accessible! Japan deploys third 64-bit superconducting quantum computer

On December 20, a consortium of joint research partners announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer installed at Osaka University.

The partners include Osaka University's Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, the RIKEN Research Institute, the Advanced Semiconductor Research Center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), the Laboratory of Superconducting Information and Communication Technology of the National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (NICT), Amazon Web Services, e-trees.Japan Inc, Fujitsu Limited, NTT Corporation (NTT), QuEL Corporation, QunaSys Corporation, and Systems Engineering Consultants Limited (SEC).

Beginning December 22, 2023, the partners will provide Japanese users with access to the newly developed computers via the cloud, enabling researchers to remotely execute quantum algorithms, improve and validate software operations, and explore use cases.

The newly developed superconducting quantum computer utilizes a 64-qubit chip provided by RIKEN: the same chip design as the first superconducting quantum computer at RIKEN.

For the new quantum computer, the research team procured more Japanese-made components (excluding dilution chillers). The research team confirmed that the new quantum computer (including its components) has sufficient performance and will utilize the computer as a test bed for Japanese-made components.

Going forward, the research team will operate this new computer while improving the use of its software and other systems, including handling heavy workloads on the cloud. The team anticipates that this computer will drive further development in the fields of machine learning and practical quantum algorithm development, facilitate the exploration of new use cases in materials development and drug discovery, and contribute to solving optimization problems to mitigate environmental impacts.

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