NVIDIA is taking a significant leap in quantum computing by introducing its open-source CUDA-Q platform to national supercomputing centers across Germany, Japan, and Poland. This initiative aims to accelerate quantum computing research by integrating Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) with NVIDIA-accelerated high-performance computing systems. The NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform, known for its robust capabilities, is set to transform how quantum computing is utilized in scientific discovery and technological advancements.
Global Implementation
NVIDIA Expands Quantum Computing Centers Globally with CUDA-Q Platform Integration
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Germany: Jülich Supercomputing Centre
Germany’s Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) at Forschungszentrum Jülich is among the pioneering sites implementing this groundbreaking technology. The center is installing a QPU built by IQM Quantum Computers to complement its JUPITER supercomputer, which is supercharged by the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper™ Superchip. Kristel Michielsen, head of the quantum information processing group at JSC, stated:
“Quantum computing is being brought closer by hybrid quantum-classical accelerated supercomputing. Through our ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA, JSC’s researchers will advance the fields of quantum computing as well as chemistry and material science.”
Japan: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Japan’s quantum computing initiative is also getting a significant boost with the ABCI-Q supercomputer at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Powered by the NVIDIA Hopper™ architecture, the system will incorporate a QPU from QuEra. Masahiro Horibe, deputy director of G-QuAT/AIST, highlighted the system’s potential:
“Japan’s researchers will make progress toward practical quantum computing applications with the ABCI-Q quantum-classical accelerated supercomputer. NVIDIA is helping these pioneers push the boundaries of quantum computing research.”
Poland: Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center
In Poland, the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) has recently installed two photonic QPUs built by ORCA Computing. These QPUs are connected to a new supercomputer partition accelerated by NVIDIA Hopper. Krzysztof Kurowski, CTO and deputy director of PSNC, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:
“Our collaboration with ORCA and NVIDIA has allowed us to create a unique environment and build a new quantum-classical hybrid system at PSNC. The open, easy integration and programming of multiple QPUs and GPUs efficiently managed by user-centric services is critical for developers and users.”
Technological Advancements
The tight integration of QPUs and GPUs is a hallmark of the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform, enabling researchers to explore diverse applications in AI, energy, biology, chemistry, and machine learning. The JSC’s QPU, built with superconducting qubits, allows for advanced chemical simulations and optimization problems. In Japan, AIST researchers will utilize rubidium atoms controlled by laser light as qubits for high-fidelity quantum processing. Meanwhile, PSNC’s photonic QPUs use single photons at telecom frequencies, providing a scalable and modular quantum architecture.
Tim Costa, director of quantum and HPC at NVIDIA, remarked:
“Useful quantum computing will be enabled by the tight integration of quantum with GPU supercomputing. NVIDIA’s quantum computing platform equips pioneers such as AIST, JSC, and PSNC to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and advance the state of the art in quantum-integrated supercomputing.”
Future Prospects
The future of quantum computing looks promising with the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform driving innovative research and practical applications. By combining quantum and classical supercomputing, researchers can develop efficient algorithms and address challenges such as noisy qubits. The platform’s open-source and QPU-agnostic nature makes it a versatile tool for the scientific community.
Share Your Thoughts on Quantum Advancements
NVIDIA’s CUDA-Q platform is poised to transform quantum computing research at national supercomputing centers worldwide. As Germany, Japan, and Poland leverage this technology, we can expect groundbreaking advancements in various scientific fields. We encourage our readers to share their thoughts and comments on this exciting development in the world of quantum computing.
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