The Federico II University of Naples has inaugurated the first Italian superconducting quantum computer. The project, financed by the National Research Center ICSC with a contribution of 4,5 million euros. This represents a epochal turning point for technological progress Italian in the field of quantum computing. A strategic sector for the future of information technology and for other uses such as chemistry andIA.
This quantum computer, initially equipped with a 24 qubit processor, it will be expanded to 40 qubits by the end of the year. The objective is to improve computing capabilities and promote competitiveness and national autonomy in the sector.
Let's now discover some details about this new quantum computer and see what prospects it entails.
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Details about quantum computing
Il quantum computerFederico II University was designed and developed under the supervision of Francesco Tafuri, professor and head of the university's superconducting quantum computing center.
The construction of the device involved several industry experts and saw the collaboration between academia and industry. The project was financed by ICSC National Center with a total budget of approximately 20 million euros. These funds are intended to support the development of quantum technologies in various Italian universities, including those of Rome, Florence and Padua.
Il Superconducting quantum computer uses superconducting circuits that operate according to the laws of quantum mechanics, allowing these properties to be transformed into quantum information. With an initial processor of 24 qubits, which it will be expanded to 40 qubits by the end of the year, the device represents one of the most powerful machines currently available in Italy. This level of power and sophistication is essential for tackling complex problems that classical computers cannot solve, opening new frontiers in high-performance computing.
Future perspectives
The device will be used to develop applications that harness the power of quantum computing for solve currently unsolvable problems, improve quantum computer hardware and software, and create larger and more complex scalable architectures. This computer represents a key element in positioning Italy as a leader in quantum computing.
Globally, other similarly powerful quantum computers are being used for advanced research in areas such as computational chemistry, artificial intelligence and complex optimization, making this technology indispensable for scientific and technological progress.
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