Pasqal’s 100-Qubit Quantum Computer Arrives at JUNIQ
JUNIQ, the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum Computing, has expanded its quantum computing resources with the arrival of a 100-qubit quantum computer from Pasqal. Delivered to the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) in mid-November, this state-of-the-art system will be coupled with the JURECA DC supercomputer, enabling European researchers to harness hybrid quantum-classical computing for solving complex scientific and industrial challenges. The new system is part of the EuroHPC JU project HPCQS, an initiative aimed at integrating quantum technology into Europe’s supercomputing infrastructure to advance fields such as drug discovery, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
The installation of Pasqal’s quantum processor marks a significant milestone for both JUNIQ and the broader European quantum ecosystem. “The quantum processor at JSC is an important milestone,” said Prof. Kristel Michielsen, head of JUNIQ & Quantum Computing at JSC. “We are now on track to implement two hybrid HPC-QS systems in France and Germany that will provide European end users with access to exceptional computing power—and will help solve societal problems in the future.” The HPCQS project, co-funded by EuroHPC JU and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), will integrate two Pasqal quantum systems into European supercomputers, with the first already installed in France at GENCI/CEA.
With this new addition, JUNIQ continues to strengthen its role as a leading hub for quantum computing research and innovation. “Our partnership with Forschungszentrum Jülich and the resulting coupling of our QPU with the JURECA DC supercomputer is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in fields such as materials science, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence,” said Dr. Georges-Olivier Reymond, CEO and Co-Founder of Pasqal. As quantum technology progresses, JUNIQ remains at the forefront of exploring and leveraging these advancements to push the boundaries of computational science.
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