Quantum computing company XeedQ has installed its so-called Baby Diamond quantum computer at Goethe University in Germany. The five-qubit machine is an XQ1 system from XeedQ’s XQ series. On its website, XeedQ describes the XQ1 as “the first multi-qubit mobile quantum processor that is room-temperature operable, energy-efficient, green, and… affordable.” Its name relates to its component parts, which contain a small synthetic diamond, commonly found in industrial applications, in which nitrogen atoms are embedded and can induce a defect that can be used as a central qubit.
“Delivering ‘Baby Diamond’ to Goethe University is a major step in our vision to democratize quantum computing,” said Dr. Gopalakrishnan Balasubramanian, CEO of XeedQ. “We’re breaking down technological barriers to make quantum solutions accessible and impactful for a diverse range of industries and applications. I am particularly pleased that this system will be utilized for educational purposes and research, empowering the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.”
The system’s installation forms part of a program operated in collaboration with the NHR Alliance – a German network of high-performance computing (HPC) centers – which will see Goethe University establish infrastructure to support the integration of quantum computers with HPC systems.
