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IonQ reaches important milestone in achieving faster quantum gates for quantum computing and networking
IonQ has confirmed a significant milestone in the development of high-speed, mixed-species quantum logic gates for trapped-ion quantum computing and networking.
Detailed in a new paper written by IonQ scientists and co-authored with Australian National University, Canberra, the research shows a novel approach to achieving an orders-of-magnitude increase in physical gate speed of two-qubit gates between different atomic species.
Dean Kassmann, SVP of Engineering and Technology, IonQ, said:“ Developing high-speed, high-fidelity mixed-species gates with fewer errors is essential for building large-scale quantum networks. This research not only drives faster and more efficient entanglement but also lays the foundation for delivering scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.”
IonQ’ s research demonstrates a practical method for executing high-speed, mixed species entangling operations, a key step in linking computational qubits across separate quantum processing nodes via photonic connections.
The research introduces an industry-first approach using ultrafast state-dependent kicks( SDKs) from nanosecond laser pulses, expected to enable quantum logic gates to operate at much faster megahertz( MHz) speeds.
“ In addition to being an important milestone for quantum computing, achieving high-speed mixed-species quantum gates is also a crucial step toward scalable and modular quantum networks,” said Dr. Ricardo Viteri, Staff Physicist, IonQ.
“ This research paves the way for architectures that can more efficiently interconnect and process information.”
IonQ has filed for patent protection on the underlying invention. Forthcoming experimental work will determine when and how these techniques may be incorporated into IonQ’ s commercial systems.
RadiusDC expands footprint with new Nashville data center colocation facility
RadiusDC is to expand its data center platform with plans to develop a new colocation facility in Nashville.
Nashville I, backed by Blue Owl Capital, is located on approximately 12 acres of land in the Trinity Hills area of Nashville, will deliver 12MW of critical power across a 102,500 square-foot, purpose-built structure designed to satisfy current and future operational requirements.
The facility, when complete, will be the largest and newest colocation facility in Nashville proper, offering enhanced cooling options that will accommodate increased densities for core compute and scaled network applications.
Sitting among multiple carrier routes, Nashville I will offer robust connectivity from multiple local and long-haul carriers and is the third data center within RadiusDC’ s portfolio of facilities in core urban markets, along with 1500 Champa in Denver and Miami I in Miami.
Mike Krza, CEO, RadiusDC, said:“ Nashville I represents the next phase in RadiusDC’ s evolution with its ground-up development in proximity to the urban core and designed and purpose-built to the needs of our customers.”
Christopher Jensen, Managing Director, Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure, said:“ The Nashville site represents our problemsolving approach for our core customer base to provide contiguous space in a highly connected environment with counter parties that understand the growing needs of compute demand for ever changing applications.”
Nashville I follows RadiusDC’ s recent acquisition of Miami I and the announcement of substantial investment to enhance its 1500 Champa facility.
Nashville I will begin leasing in 2H 2025 with plans to open in 2026.
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