Periodic Reporting for period 1 - QUENML (Quantum-enhanced Machine Learning)
Berichtszeitraum: 2022-06-01 bis 2023-05-31
Equal1’s vision is to develop a Desktop Quantum Computer by integrating an entire quantum computing system into a single chip. The system will be powered by a Quantum System-on-a-Chip (QSoC) processor, aiming to have unmatched performance, affordability, and energy efficiency. We are using the existing commercial silicon foundry ecosystem with some required modifications to support silicon spin qubits. We believe that we can only expect to achieve the >1M qubits systems necessary to support the most advanced quantum computing use cases with commercial silicon processes. We are currently at an early stage of development and focused on finding an optimal combination of features that can be integrated into the QSoC to enable a scalable Proof of Concept (PoC) processor.
QSoC Processor
Equal1's prototype spin silicon-based qubit chip devices currently operate at 4 Kelvin. The initial devices used charge qubits and have been recently updated to spin qubits which can deliver improved performance. Equal1's unique approach is to use commercial foundry processes to create our qubits. There are several disadvantages; however, the maturity of the commercial silicon ecosystem outweighs these disadvantages and promises a road map to systems that can accommodate the >1M qubits necessary to solve some of the world's most challenging problems.
Equal1 has developed three generations of prototype devices and, most recently, is focused on selecting the optimum design for our Spin-Qubits given the constraints we have imposed upon ourselves (single-chip, commercial foundry, low-power consumption, 4 Kelvin operation).
Currently, many competing technologies are striving to reach the goal of usable quantum computers that will achieve a quantum advantage over their classical counterparts. All technologies have various challenges, some unique and many overlapping. Equal1’s ‘System on Silicon’ approach brings additional challenges, and during the past year, we have focused on solving many of these issues.
Equal1's prototype spin silicon-based qubit chip devices currently operate at 4 Kelvin. The initial devices used charge qubits and have been recently updated to spin qubits which can deliver improved performance. Equal1's unique approach is to use commercial foundry processes to create our qubits. There are several disadvantages; however, the maturity of the commercial silicon ecosystem outweighs these disadvantages and promises a road map to systems that can accommodate the >1M qubits necessary to solve some of the world's most challenging problems.
Equal1 has developed three generations of prototype devices and, most recently, is focused on selecting the optimum design for our Spin-Qubits given the constraints we have imposed upon ourselves (single-chip, commercial foundry, low-power consumption, 4 Kelvin operation).
Currently, many competing technologies are striving to reach the goal of usable quantum computers that will achieve a quantum advantage over their classical counterparts. All technologies have various challenges, some unique and many overlapping. Equal1’s ‘System on Silicon’ approach brings additional challenges, and during the past year, we have focused on solving many of these issues.
Equal1 has proven three generations of quantum silicon, software, and hardware. We plan to produce quantum computers with unmatched performance and efficiency by integrating entire quantum systems onto a single chip. By moving quantum computing from research labs to the foundries used to make smartphones, we can make quantum computing more accessible and affordable.
This will ultimately enable the widespread adoption of an inclusive quantum computing ecosystem, empowering diverse users to harness its potential.
Equal1’s three generations of Quantum SoCs give us a wealth of experience upon which to build our next-generation devices. During the last 12mts, we have investigated several promising qubit designs and researched many more. In our next device, we will select the best combination of features compatible with our silicon partners' processes to maximize the performance of our qubits.
This will ultimately enable the widespread adoption of an inclusive quantum computing ecosystem, empowering diverse users to harness its potential.
Equal1’s three generations of Quantum SoCs give us a wealth of experience upon which to build our next-generation devices. During the last 12mts, we have investigated several promising qubit designs and researched many more. In our next device, we will select the best combination of features compatible with our silicon partners' processes to maximize the performance of our qubits.