IQM Quantum Computers, a world leader in superconducting quantum computers, announced that it will integrate NVIDIA’s NVQLink into its quantum computers to improve error correction, a key element for realizing quantum computing applications.
NVQLink is an open and interoperable platform integrated with NVIDIA CUDA-Q that connects quantum hardware to AI supercomputers. It provides low-latency, high-throughput connectivity between quantum computers and GPU-accelerated computing, enabling real-time orchestration of computational tasks needed to run useful hybrid quantum-classical applications and correct quantum errors.
Although current quantum computers are reaching sizes that allow the use of algorithms in simulation, optimization and machine learning, errors at the physical qubit level still prevent the commercial exploitation of quantum advantages.
IQM‘s technology roadmap focuses on quantum error correction, which reduces error rates by encoding logical qubits into clusters of physical qubits. This requires longer execution times and more complex computational processes on GPUs. To support this approach, IQM has developed IQM Constellation , a unique quantum processor architecture for scalable error correction.
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This partnership combines IQM’s expertise in systems integration and its advanced processor technology, Zurich Instruments’ control systems, and NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform, with scalable computing power on timescales ranging from hundreds of nanoseconds to a few seconds. This collaboration enables the implementation of a layered computing architecture capable of supporting massive workloads.
“The integration of NVQLink into our systems is a significant step towards building logical qubits and quantum computers at an industrial scale,” explains Jan Goetz, co-CEO and co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers. “By combining our IQM Constellation with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and Zurich Instruments’ control electronics, we can address one of the most challenging aspects of achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing: large-scale, real-time decoding and control.”
Beyond error correction, NVQLink also supports hybrid quantum-classical applications by enabling seamless data flow between logical qubits and classical computing resources. This opens up new possibilities for running hybrid algorithms that require real-time feedback between large-scale computers and superconducting quantum computers.
“Quantum computing is reaching a turning point, and hybrid systems will be the foundation for solving real-world problems,” says Flavio Heer, Chief Technology Officer at Zurich Instruments. “The close collaboration with IQM and NVIDIA to deliver seamless end-to-end integration between classical and quantum computing, covering both hardware and software, represents a significant advancement for classical-quantum hybrid systems and will enable powerful demonstrations very soon.”
“Building a scalable quantum supercomputer requires closer integration between quantum processors and accelerated classical computing to address challenges such as quantum error correction,” said Tim Costa, general manager of Quantum at NVIDIA. “QPU manufacturers such as IQM and quantum system providers such as Zurich Instruments are accelerating advances in quantum computing by using NVIDIA NVQLink as an open and unified interface connecting quantum hardware to accelerated computing platforms.”
SOURCE: Businesswire