Did you know that you don’t need a quantum expert to operate our quantum computers? We achieved over 100 days of continuous operation of a quantum computer controlled purely by our software.
This achievement is particularly important for high-performance computing (HPC) centers, running our on-premises devices IQM Radiance. But continuous operation of quantum computers is also essential for cloud operations with high uptime.
Quantum computers are assumed to be extremely sensitive to environmental noise and drift over time. To overcome this challenge and maintain high-fidelity operations, regular calibration is essential.
However, traditional calibration processes are time-intensive, consume valuable quantum computer time, and become increasingly cumbersome as the number of qubits increases. These challenges have long hindered the seamless operation and scalability of quantum systems.
IQM´s proprietary calibration software, called Graph-Based Calibration (GBC), aims to solve these challenges by automatizing the calibration processes. With advanced fallback logic and customization to system-specific parameters built-in, GBC facilitates the development and execution of complex calibration protocols.
This results in significant enhancement in both speed and robustness of the calibration, allowing users to benefit from high-performant quantum computers without compromising system up-time.
Following the integration of our 20-qubit quantum system into the SuperMUC-NG supercomputer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Germany, the system was put into workloads by initial users.
By combining the power of GBC and the state-of-the-art hardware engineering that minimizes noise sources and fluctuations, IQM has successfully demonstrated continuous high-fidelity operation over 100 days without the need of human intervention. This was done in support of LRZ’s role in facilitating research by scientists and users.
“Seamlessly integrating quantum computing into HPC environments is essential to unlocking its full potential for scientific discovery. Driven by IQM’s autonomous calibration capabilities and our strong collaboration with IQM, we have achieved tremendous advancements in the operation of the 20-qubit quantum system (Q-Exa). These bring us one step closer to making quantum computing more accessible, reliable, and practical for researchers and users,” says Prof. Dr. Dieter Kranzmüller, Chairman of the Board of Directors at LRZ.
In the case of the 20-qubit system, daily calibration and benchmarking of all native operations can be executed with approximately one hour time.
“The exceptional stability demonstrated in LRZ’s system highlights the strength of our full-stack quantum computer, focusing on tight and seamless integration of hardware and software.” says Stefan Pogorzalek, Tech Lead at IQM.
The autonomous calibration software from IQM can significantly reduce the time required for calibration, from weeks to hours or even minutes, making it an essential component of large-scale quantum computing systems.
Julia Lamprich, Team Leader, Calibration Automation at IQM, explains that the traditional manual, sequential calibration approach has become impractical as the number of qubits increases. Innovation such as IQM’s GBC is needed for enabling customers to achieve consistent results and maximize the value of their quantum investment.
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