The advance of quantum computing takes a key step with Aurora, the first modular quantum computer that operates at room temperature. Created by the Canadian company Xanaduthis system based on photonic cubits represents a paradigm shift by being scalable, efficient and more tolerant of failures than its predecessors.
Quantum technology, which until now was developed in laboratory conditions with temperatures close to absolute zero, is closer than ever of its deployment in commercial environments.
According to the study published in NatureAurora’s architecture consists of A network of 35 photonic chips connected by 13 kilometers of fiber optic. These chips are organized in four conventional servers racks, which demonstrates can be integrated into data centers infrastructure without major modifications.
In addition, the system is completely automated and can work for hours without human intervention.
An innovative approach: light cubits
While other quantum computers depend on superconductor cubits that require extremely low temperatures, Aurora uses photonic cubits. Instead of relying on refrigerated superconductor circuits with liquid helium, use light particles to process quantum information.
This technology allows a modular design that facilitates scalability without the need for expensive and complex cryogenic infrastructure.
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One of the great challenges of quantum computing is to increase the number of cubits without compromising system stability. In order for these machines to be really useful in solving complex problems, it is estimated that around one million ulna should be handled, a figure still distant for current technology.
Aurora addresses this challenge with its modular architecturewhich allows multiple network racks to be connected without the need for an extreme cooling system.
Xanadu He maintains that its modular design is key to the development of large -scale quantum data centers. Instead of creating a single massive quantum computer, its proposal is based on a network of interconnected nodes.
This approach facilitates integration with other quantum technologies, such as Google or Majorana 1 of Microsoft, thus expanding the possibilities of the quantum ecosystem.
Fotonic systems offer several advantages over superconductive architectures. One of the main benefits is the least interference of the environment. Photons, unlike electrons, do not easily interact with their surroundings, allowing longer coherence times and reduces errors in quantum calculations.
This factor is key to improving the reliability and efficiency of quantum systems in real applications.
In addition, the light has the ability to travel great distances without degradation, which opens the door to global quantum networks. In the future, photonic technology could allow the interconnection of multiple quantum computers through optical fibers, creating a safe and efficient quantum communication infrastructure.
From Borealis to Aurora: the way to quantum accessible computing
Xanadu He had already demonstrated the potential of photonic quantum computing with Borealis, a quantum computer accessible through the Internet that allowed researchers and enthusiasts to execute quantum algorithms in the cloud. This model managed to solve in 26 microseconds a problem that would have taken 9,000 years in a classic supercomputer.
Aurora is presented as the evolution of this technology, with a modular design and greater stability, racing the path to a broader adoption of quantum computing in industry and research.
As this mature technology, its impact on sectors such as artificial intelligence, cryptography and process optimization will be increasingly significant.
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