IBM has been approved to join the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center at Fermilab, a research center focused on advancing quantum technologies. The collaboration aims to address challenges in quantum computing, communication, and deploying superconducting quantum platforms. With more than 30 partner institutions and over 500 experts involved, the SQMS Center is at the forefront of quantum information science.
IBM will focus on areas such as large-scale cryogenics, quantum interconnects, reducing noise in qubits, scientific applications of quantum computing, and workforce development. The collaboration will work on developing technologies for large-scale data centers, including a novel cryogenics solution called Colossus, and high-quality quantum interconnects. They also intend to research flux noise reduction in qubits and processors, as well as explore the use of quantum computing in scientific applications like condensed matter and high-energy physics.
The collaboration between IBM and Fermilab will play a key role in advancing quantum computing and preparing the workforce for the future. Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Vice President of IBM Quantum, highlighted the importance of solving complex challenges to scale quantum computing. The partnership is pending final approval of a legal agreement between IBM and Fermi Research Alliance, LLC.
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