Infleqtion Leads the Way with First Quantum Computer Installation at NQCC
July 16 2024 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Collaborating with the NQCC to Establish
Leading-Edge Infrastructure and Transformational Use Cases
Infleqtion, the world's leading quantum information company, is
proud to announce the installation of a cutting-edge neutral atom
quantum computer at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC).
This marks a significant milestone as Infleqtion becomes the first
company to deploy hardware at the NQCC under their quantum
computing testbed programme. The news comes on the heels of
Infleqtion's rapid advancement in quantum gate fidelity.
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Infleqtion announces installation of a
cutting-edge neutral atom quantum computer at the National Quantum
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Tim Ballance, President of Infleqtion UK, said, "Our recent
installation is part of Infleqtion's dedication to leading facility
logistics in partnership with our colleagues at the NQCC. Together,
we are establishing crucial infrastructure components such as
network infrastructure, safety protocols, and security measures.
Infleqtion has completed our second milestone, which includes the
installation and in-situ characterisation of primary lasers,
optical, vacuum, and electronic subsystems necessary for the
quantum computer to function. This accomplishment demonstrates our
advanced technology and expertise in the field.”
In parallel to the delivery of the quantum computing testbed
hardware, Infleqtion’s quantum software team are working closely on
near term applications of quantum computing with NQCC researchers
and Infleqtion’s partners Oxfordshire County Council, Riverlane,
and QinetiQ. This work includes using Infleqtion’s Superstaq
software to apply quantum optimisation to tackle challenges such as
traffic management in Oxfordshire. A principal goal of these
activities is to demonstrate the practical applications of quantum
technology on both a regional and national scale, particularly in
areas such as national security and defence.
Infleqtion will also participate in the upcoming UK Quantum
Hackathon, NQCC’s flagship annual event under the SparQ user
engagement programme. This event unites aspiring end users with
industry mentors to solve practical challenges using quantum
computing. Aimed at students and early career researchers, the
hackathon offers hands-on experience with quantum algorithms and
coding. Over three days, participants will work in teams to develop
solutions and showcase their results in healthcare, energy, and
engineering. Infleqtion will equip users NQCC Hackathon users with
its Superstaq quantum software platform, to achieve optimal
performance from quantum computers.
Infleqtion's CEO, Matthew Kinsella, remarked, "The NQCC
installation is a significant achievement for Infleqtion and
underscores our capability to deliver commercial solutions. We are
thrilled to be the first quantum company to deploy hardware at the
Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire to accelerate innovation, foster
industry adoption, and facilitate research on application
development."
Dr. Michael Cuthbert, NQCC's Director, said, "These system-level
prototypes will help the NQCC and its collaborators to understand
the unique characteristics of different hardware approaches,
establish appropriate metrics for each qubit architecture, and
explore the types of applications that benefit most from each
technological approach. This will directly feed into the NQCC's
ongoing engagement with organisations across academia, industry,
and government to develop use cases for early-stage quantum
computers and to identify the innovations needed to accelerate the
development and adoption of this transformative technology."
About Infleqtion
Infleqtion, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom,
and Australia, delivers high-value quantum information precisely
where it is needed. By operating at the Edge, our
software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched
levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value
information for commercial organisations, the United States, and
allied governments. With 17 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering
quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and
AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in positioning,
navigating, and timing, global communication security and
efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum
computing. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionising how we
communicate, navigate, and discover at www.Infleqtion.com and
connect with us on LinkedIn.
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