Introducing IonQ Forte, Improving Quantum Performance with a Software-Configurable Dynamic Laser System
May 17 2022 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Novel optics technology takes industry beyond
counting qubits to enable optimal configuration
- Early access to Forte will open doors for
developers to experiment with real-world quantum computing
- Forte joins IonQ Aria as second IonQ system
with capacity of up to 32-qubits
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing,
announced IonQ Forte, its latest generation of quantum systems. The
system features novel, cutting-edge optics technology that enables
increased accuracy and further enhances IonQ’s industry leading
system performance. Forte is expected to be initially available for
select developers, partners, and researchers in 2022 and is
expected to be available for broader customer access in 2023.
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Figure 1: Photograph of IonQ Forte (front
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Forte is the latest evolution towards a “software-configurable
quantum computer,” which is designed to allow the company to
optimize the computing hardware for targeted user
problems–ultimately, giving users customized algorithmic
performance. The new system features acousto-optic deflector (AOD)
technology, which allows IonQ to dynamically direct laser beams
that drive quantum gates towards individual ions. The AOD is
designed to minimize noise and overcome variations in ion position,
improving fidelity in long chains of trapped ions, which is crucial
for scaling quantum computers. In addition, key parameters,
including qubit and gate configuration, can be tailored to user
needs, creating a truly dynamic and flexible system.
Forte joins IonQ Aria as the company’s second system with
capacity of up to 32 qubits, has AOD systems capable of addressing
up to 40 individual ion qubits, and is currently configured to use
31 of them. With this technological leap, IonQ furthers its
commitment to building ever more powerful quantum computers with an
increasing number of algorithmic qubits, an application-oriented
performance metric for quantum computers. The new announcement
follows IonQ’s announcement of open-source access to native gates,
which allows quantum application developers to explore software
breakthroughs on top of IonQ hardware without having to choose from
a set menu of gates.
“IonQ Forte is further proof that high-performance quantum
computers can be designed and built so both qubit count and gate
fidelity improve simultaneously. We expect that this will lead to
quantum computers with increasing algorithmic qubit numbers that
will enable the search for solutions to the most complex problems
of our time,” said IonQ Chief Technology Officer, Jungsang Kim.
“IonQ’s quantum systems, including Aria and Forte, are at the
forefront of achieving practical utility. The most impactful
quantum computing applications will come to light when leading
innovators seeking new ways to tackle their formidable problems get
to work with the best systems, and customize them for their unique
needs. We can’t wait to get these systems in people’s hands.”
The launch of Forte represents IonQ’s latest effort to push
quantum computing. In March, IonQ unveiled an industry-standard #AQ
performance benchmark set to evaluate the usefulness of a quantum
computer beyond the number of physical qubits. And in February,
IonQ announced the development of the N-qubit Toffoli gate
alongside Duke University, introducing a new way to operate on many
connected qubits at once by leveraging multi-qubit communication.
IonQ continues to make significant strides within its customer and
partner base and executed well in Q1, delivering financial results
and operational achievements that exceeded expectations. For more
details, please refer to the company’s Q1 2022 financial results
announced on May 16, 2022.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in quantum computing, with a proven track
record of innovation and deployment. IonQ's current generation
quantum computer, IonQ Forte, is the latest in a line of
cutting-edge systems, including IonQ Aria, a system that boasts of
industry-leading 20 algorithmic qubits. Along with record
performance, IonQ has defined what it believes is the best path
forward to scale. IonQ is the only company with its quantum systems
available through the cloud on Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure, and
Google Cloud, as well as through direct API access. IonQ was
founded in 2015 by Christopher Monroe and Jungsang Kim based on 25
years of pioneering research. To learn more, visit
www.ionq.com.
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to IonQ’s ability to further develop and advance its quantum
computers and achieve scale; the expected launch of IonQ Forte for
access by select developers, partners, and researchers in 2022 with
broader customer access expected in 2023; the anticipated benefits
of native gate access; IonQ’s market opportunity and anticipated
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not limited to, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The foregoing
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it will achieve its expectations.
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