Denmark aims to raise a courageous claim in the global quantum race with the plans of the most powerful quantum computer in the world.
Supported by EIFO (Denmark export and investment funds) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the new initiative, which is called Qunorth, the first “Quantum system of the Nordic Region” of the Nordic region.
The atom computing based in Microsoft and California will deliver the system called Magne according to the mythological son of Thor. Microsoft will teach his Azure Quantum software stack. Atom delivers hardware based on his “Neutral atom“Design.
It is expected that Magne encompasses around 50 logical qubits and more than 1,200 physical qubits. That would make it a candidate for the most advanced quantum computer ever manufactured.
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Atom Computing keeps the record for most physical quBITs in a single system: 1180. Competitive company Quantinuum now leads to logical quBits after it has shown a data set of 50. So far, no one has combined these two services in a single machine. That could change.
Why are logical qubits important?
To understand the importance of the plans, you will find a short quantum report here.
A qubit is the basic information unit in a quantum computer, similar to a regular bit in the classic computer, but with quantum properties that enable it in several conditions at the same time. However, qubits are extremely fragile and susceptible to mistakes. To avoid this, quantum computers use logical qubits, which are error -corrected “virtual” qubits, which were made by combining several physical quBits. Their function is to make quantum calculations much more stable and reliable.
Receiving more logical quBITs for the efficient run is the trademark of machines Level 2, which offer a built -in error correction and can be regarded as a critical springboard Quantum advantage. That is The point where quantum computers offer practical advantages over classic computers when solving specific real problems.
While Quantum computing still insists in its infancy, the advocates argue that it could revolutionize areas from the detection of medicinal products to climate modeling by performing much faster, more detailed calculations and simulations as classic computers. Nevertheless, Europe was often lagged behind in the quartum race as behind the USA and China.
Danish officials seem to be interested in changing this story. “Quantum technology has enormous potential, and Denmark and the EU have to take this opportunity,” said Morten Bødskov, Denmark Minister of Business in a statement. “With the investment in the strongest quantum computer in the world, we make a solid shift in the global quartum race.”
The construction of Magne is expected to begin in autumn 2025. When everything goes according to plan, the computer starts operation around the turn of 2026/27.
Qunorth is now looking for a CEO that heads the project. The initiative will initially employ a team of around 10, with a complete start and academic program that is planned for the end of next year. The computer will be accommodated in Copenhagen and 100% Danish possession, with the same property being divided between the two founding institutions.
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