United Kingdom: Infleqtion to install neutral atom quantum computer in Harwell, UK

 Quantum component manufacturer Infleqtion will be making history as the first company to install a neutral atom quantum computer at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Harwell, UK. 

 “Our recent installation is part of Infleqtion’s dedication to leading facility logistics in partnership with our colleagues at the NQCC.” said Tim Ballance, president of Infleqtion UK. “Together, we are establishing crucial infrastructure components such as network infrastructure, safety protocols, and security measures. 

The company will also be  working with NQCC researchers and its partners at Oxfordshire County Council, Riverlane, and QinetiQ, using its Superstaq software to apply quantum optimization to tackle challenges such as traffic management in Oxfordshire. 

 NQCC’s director, Dr. Michael Cuthbert noted:  “These system-level prototypes will help the NQCC and its collaborators to understand the unique characteristics of different hardware approaches, establish appropriate metrics for each qubit architecture, and explore the types of applications that benefit most from each technological approach. This will directly feed into the NQCC’s ongoing engagement with organizations across academia, industry, and government to develop use cases for early-stage quantum computers and to identify the innovations needed to  accelerate the development and adoption of this transformative technology.”