IQM Quantum Computers, a prominent leader in superconducting quantum computers, has announced the release of its new product line called IQM Halocene. This new line showcases open as well as modular quantum computers designed for research on quantum error correction, taking a step forward toward the next generation of quantum computers.
The first version of IQM Halocene will be a 150-qubit quantum computer with advanced error correction features. This system will help users improve their error correction abilities, do more research on error correction, and create intellectual property using logical qubits. The Halocene product line will also support Noisy Intermediate Scale (NISQ) algorithms and help develop methods to reduce errors.
The 150-qubit system will be available for sale by the end of 2026. In the future, IQM plans to release systems with more than 1,000 qubits. This release plan is part of the company’s aim to show progress in quantum error correction and subsequently achieve fault-tolerant high performance computing by 2030.
With this announcement, the company is moving towards creating systems that can handle errors more effectively. The Halocene system will build on the IQM Radiance product line, which is designed for NISQ quantum computing. The first 150-qubit Halocene will have an IQM Crystal quantum processing unit (QPU) with 99.7% accuracy for two-qubit operations and extra error correction features.
Executive Statement
According to Jan Goetz, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers, Halocene is the result of co-developing their technology stack with their partners and customers as they build a thriving quantum ecosystem together. With this launch, they are shaping the next frontier in error-corrected next generation quantum computing, transforming research into technologies that will drive industrial innovation and economic growth. Their goal is to provide the users the best-in-class performance as well as system-level control to solve complex problems.