ORCA Computing Leads R&D Consortium to Pioneer Quantum Networking Multiplexing Technologies
June 25 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
ORCA Computing, a leading quantum computing company, has
announced it is spearheading a collaborative R&D consortium to
develop market changing multiplexing technologies to advance
quantum networking for use in quantum computing and data centers.
In collaboration with other top quantum experts, including Toshiba
Europe, Ltd., Bay Photonics, Ltd., Imperial College London, and
University College London, the consortium will develop advanced
multiplexing and switching technologies for large-scale quantum
data transfer to scale quantum computing to levels necessary for
commercial application.
"As with classical networking, quantum networking is essential
for the transmission and sharing of quantum information.
Multiplexing and switching are foundational techniques in the
telecommunications industry, enabling ultra-high data transmission
rates,” explained Bob Sorensen, Senior VP of Research at Hyperion
Research.
“In order for enterprise use-cases to fully benefit from quantum
computing, effective quantum networking will be needed to
facilitate the scaling up of quantum systems beyond the limits of
individual quantum processors. The development of advanced
components for large-scale quantum data transfer is a critical next
step for the industry and could drive significant market
advancements,” added Sorensen.
Building from ORCA’s extensive experience in quantum control of
photons, the project sets the stage for a significant advancement
in quantum networking capabilities, with broad implications for
high performance computing and cloud data centers. For the first
time ever, a suite of technologies will be delivered and operated
in tandem: quantum memories, frequency shifters, and spatial
switches. This will allow the networking that takes place within
and between quantum computers to exponentially scale to performance
levels necessary for industrial scale quantum computing and
networking.
“This advancement will mark a significant step forward in
current multiplexing and switching technologies, fostering the
growth of quantum networking and advancing telecommunications,”
said Josh Nunn, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at ORCA
Computing. “The anticipated result of this project will be a
world-first demonstration of three high-performance quantum
communications technologies used together. Combined with ORCA
approach to modular system design, users can benefit from both
superior performance and upgradability.”
ORCA Computing’s Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Josh
Nunn, will discuss aspects of the project during his presentation
titled: “Networking technologies for effective scaling of quantum
computers.” at the Quantum for International Workshop (Q4I
Workshop) in Rome, NY on June 27, 2024. Learn more here.
About ORCA Computing
ORCA Computing, headquartered in London, UK with offices in the
United States and Canada, is a leading developer and provider of
full-stack photonic quantum computing systems. Established in 2019
and originating from the University of Oxford, the company provides
an innovative approach to photonic quantum computing. Anchored in a
modular optical fiber-based architecture, ORCA’s proprietary
methods of manipulating the time, frequency and switching of single
photons paves the way for quantum computing using significantly
fewer components. ORCA Computing has successfully delivered
numerous on-premises quantum computers to leading customers
including the UK Ministry of Defense and the Poznan Supercomputing
and Networking Center.
For more information, please visit www.orcacomputing.com.
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