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Courtesy: BusinessWire<\/p>\nInfleqtion, one of the global leaders in quantum information technologies, on June 9th announced a second grant from the UK government to further accelerate the performance of its neutral atom quantum computing platform, Sqale. The project aims to increase gate execution rate by 10\u2013100x, a major advance in the scalability and capability of quantum hardware, critical for making quantum systems commercially viable.<\/p>\n
The initiative builds upon Infleqtion\u2019s strategic presence at the NQCC in Harwell, Oxfordshire, home to one of the UK\u2019s most advanced quantum testbeds. Infleqtion\u2019s Sqale neutral atom quantum computer positions the company as a cornerstone of the UK\u2019s national quantum infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cInfleqtion\u2019s UK team is pushing the limits of what\u2019s possible in quantum computing performance,\u201d said Tom Noel, VP of Quantum Computing at Infleqtion. \u201cBy combining the unique strengths of neutral atom technology with advanced optical control and characterisation frameworks at the NQCC, we are enabling faster, deeper, and more reliable quantum circuits.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 12-month programme, named SQALE2, will be developed in collaboration with leading UK research institutions, including the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the University of Strathclyde, and the NQCC\u2019s Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n
The funding will support the development of new optical and control technologies that allow multiple quantum operations to run at the same time. This parallel processing approach is expected to increase the effective rate of gate execution by 10\u2013100x, a critical improvement for running complex quantum algorithms more quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAdvancing gate speed is essential for unlocking the full potential of quantum computing,\u201d said Professor Elham Kashefi, Chief Scientist, NQCC. \u201cThis collaboration with Infleqtion and the Quantum Software Lab, exemplifies the UK\u2019s commitment to building world-leading quantum capabilities that are both scalable and application-ready.\u201d<\/p>\n
Infleqtion<\/a>\u2019s platform manipulates individual neutral atoms, nature\u2019s ideal qubits, using laser light, eliminating the need for fabricated solid-state qubits. This approach offers superior stability, flexibility, and control, alongside a high degree of scalability.<\/p>\n \u201cNeutral atom systems have long demonstrated compelling architectural advantages,\u201d said Ryan Hanley, President, Infleqtion UK. \u201cThis project shows that performance and speed can scale too, thanks to the strength of the UK\u2019s collaborative innovation ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n Joint Innovation and Evaluation<\/p>\n In partnership with the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, Infleqtion will deploy next-generation optical technologies to enable parallelised gate execution. These enhancements will accelerate circuit speeds and further improve gate fidelities, paving the way for deeper quantum workflows and broader application readiness.<\/p>\n To ensure transparency and build trust in the results, the project includes independent verification and benchmarking through partners at NPL, the University of Strathclyde, and the Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. These teams will validate performance improvements using both industry-standard benchmarks and new verification frameworks developed under this programme.<\/p>\n This funding award follows a series of UK-focused initiatives by Infleqtion, including the deployment of its\u00a0Sqale quantum computer\u00a0at the NQCC and collaborative efforts with government and academic partners. The project reinforces the UK\u2019s growing role in shaping the future of scalable, high-performance quantum technologies.<\/p>\n To learn more about Infleqtion\u2019s quantum computing roadmap and its work in the United Kingdom, visit\u00a0its official website.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/p>\n More related news:<\/p>\n LG Electronics joins IBM Quantum Network to explore the application of Quantum Computing<\/a><\/p>\n