QuEra Computing, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, has partnered with the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre to advance quantum technology. The collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of both organizations and drive advancements in the field of quantum science and technology.
Teams from QuEra and Pawsey are already working together on research projects focused on quantum science and technology. These projects will contribute to scientific and commercial innovation across various industries, including national labs.
As part of the partnership, QuEra and Pawsey are jointly developing high-performance quantum emulation software optimized for Pawsey’s Setonix supercomputer. This supercomputer is the most powerful research computer in the Southern Hemisphere and the fourth greenest supercomputer in the world. The software will harness the full potential of Setonix, providing cutting-edge tools to accelerate research capabilities and pursue government-sponsored projects in quantum computing.
In addition, QuEra will grant Pawsey access to its neutral-atom-based quantum computers through a private cloud. This access includes quantum machine time, expert consulting services, and specialized training, facilitating collaborative research and innovation between the two organizations.
QuEra’s Aquila-class quantum computers are 256-qubit devices with a unique combination of system size, coherence, and an innovative analog quantum processing mode. These machines, along with QuEra’s FPQA technology (Field-Programmable Qubit Array) and the open-source software package Bloqade, offer powerful solutions for machine learning, optimization, and simulation problems.
Ugo Varetto, Chief Technology Officer at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, highlights the importance of the partnership in integrating quantum and classical workloads, simplifying access to integrated HPC-quantum computing resources, and applying quantum computing to various domains such as combinatorial optimization, quantum chemistry simulations, radio astronomy, and AI.
Yuval Boger, Chief Marketing Officer at QuEra, emphasizes the mutual benefits of the collaboration, stating that it will enhance research and development efforts by leveraging Pawsey’s supercomputing capabilities and QuEra’s expertise in neutral-atom quantum computing. The partnership aims to create efficient solutions and accelerate discoveries in the field by combining supercomputing and quantum computing.
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, supported by the Western Australian and federal governments, is one of Australia’s tier-1 high-performance computing facilities. It accelerates scientific research across domains like astronomy, life sciences, medicine, energy, resources, and artificial intelligence through its supercomputing, data, cloud services, and visualization expertise.
QuEra Computing, based in Boston and built on pioneering research from Harvard University and MIT, leads the commercialization of quantum computers using neutral atoms. QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. The company is committed to developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle previously intractable problems and become a preferred partner in the quantum field.
The partnership between QuEra Computing and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre represents a significant step in advancing quantum technology and integrating high-performance computing with quantum systems. It holds the potential to revolutionize research and development in various industries and pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries.
