Intel signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) about joint work on next -generation quantum computers. For partners from Japan, Intel will supply their latest quantum processors, and researchers from AIST will create on their basis the working systems for joint distribution among scientific institutions around the world.
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Intel was not particularly active in the development of quantum systems, although it worked in one of the most promising areas – the sphere of spin cubes, which are also called silicon. Such quantum processors can be produced in standard semiconductor factories, which ensures their mass, and also promises a fairly simple scaling of systems.
The company introduced its first Tunnel Falls processor Tunnel Falls in June 2023. In 2024, the processor with an increased number of cubes was expected, but it was never represented. However, in May 2024, Intel employees published a detailed article in Nature, in which they explained the superiority of the company’s quantum processors over competitive developments. In particular, Intel announced the establishment of an industry standard in the area of uniformity, accuracy and statistics of spin cubes.
It should be noted that the IBM company is developing the scope and operation of quantum computers in Japan in Japan. The company transferred its third quantum computer to the QUENT university in exchange for the obligation to develop applied quantum algorithms.
In addition, IBM even earlier Intel signed a cooperation agreement with AIST – this happened in June 2024. Then it became known that the research institute concluded partnership with IBM to develop a quantum computer with a capacity of 10,000 cubes, the launch of which is scheduled for 2029.
Returning to the joint work of Intel and AIST, we add that the companies also agreed to jointly develop semiconductor and superconducting integrated circuits necessary to create next -generation quantum computers. Quantum systems developed by partners will be available to universities in the USA, Japan and other countries. The rest of the organizations will have to pay for access to the platforms.
In addition, the Irish division of Intel on research and development was named one of 36 partners working on the creation of a European supply chain of cryogenic quantum technologies, including cryogenic photonic, microelectronics and cryomicrocystems. The project, called Arctic (Advanced Research on Cryogenic Technologies for Innovative Computing), was the first result of the program of joint association of the European CHIPS Union (CJU).