Quantum meets HPC - Jan Goetz, IQM Quantum Computers
Quantum Computing offers revolutionary possibilities for future technologies. Quantum applications include examples such as drug discovery, battery optimization, and optimization of routing problems. Solutions from these use cases can have a significant impact on CO2 reduction. To use quantum computers in the related industries, the size of quantum processors still needs to scale up compared to the current state-of-the-art. Once this gap is closed, the community expects to reach quantum advantage, i.e., a quantum computer outperforming classical supercomputer in commercially interesting problems. To create a shortcut to quantum advantage with more efficient hardware resources, IQM is developing novel Co-Design Quantum Computers to reach commercial quantum advantage faster. This is achieved by integrating those computers into High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. Together with partners from research and industry, IQM is building a strong ecosystem for commercially viable quantum technologies.