NVIDIA has revealed plans to build a groundbreaking research center in Boston, dedicated to advancing quantum computing technologies. The NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) aims to integrate cutting-edge quantum hardware with artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers, according to NVIDIA Newsroom.

Innovative Collaborations and Goals

The NVAQC will serve as a collaborative platform for leading quantum innovators, such as Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra Computing. These organizations will work alongside researchers from prestigious institutions, including the Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) and the Engineering Quantum Systems (EQuS) group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, emphasized the critical role of quantum computing in augmenting AI supercomputers to address significant global challenges, including drug discovery and materials development. The center will focus on advancing CUDA-quantum hybrid computing to create large-scale, accelerated quantum supercomputers.

Advanced Quantum Computing Technologies

The NVAQC will deploy the state-of-the-art NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 rack-scale systems, recognized as the most potent hardware for quantum computing applications. These systems will enable complex quantum system simulations and the development of essential low-latency quantum hardware control algorithms for quantum error correction. Additionally, NVIDIA’s CUDA-Q quantum development platform will be instrumental in developing new hybrid quantum algorithms and applications.

The HQI and the EQuS group will utilize the NVAQC to propel research in quantum error correction and next-generation quantum computing technologies. Mikhail Lukin, co-director of HQI, highlighted the unique advantage the Boston area offers due to its concentration of world-leading university groups and startup companies, which will benefit from NVIDIA’s accelerated quantum and classical computing technologies.

Academic and Commercial Impact

William Oliver, professor and leader of the EQuS group, expressed excitement about the unprecedented access to technologies and expertise that the NVAQC will provide. He anticipates that the collaboration will help tackle core challenges such as quantum error correction and hybrid application development.

The NVAQC is set to commence operations later this year, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of quantum computing research.

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