Photonic quantum computer made in Germany
Summary
In the project, the consortium will develop algorithms and technologies for photonic quantum computing and prepare for industrial deployment. By depositing highly specialised light channels on silicon wafers, quantum states can be manipulated, controlled and monitored in the so-called "photonic integrated circuits" with almost no loss, even at room temperature. We are at the dawn of the quantum computing age and the global race for market share of this future technology has begun. The funds now provided for this research alliance are an important building block for a quantum computer made in Germany," said Michael Förtsch, CEO of Q.ANT. "In this project, Fraunhofer IPMS is developing FPGA and ASIC architectures with active interfaces for high-precision control and evaluation of functionalities of the photonic quantum computer chip.