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Poland is gearing up to enter the quantum computing arena with its first full-stack quantum computer, "Spark," slated for installation at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST). This initiative, spearheaded by Helsinki-based IQM, a leading European quantum hardware company, marks a significant advancement in Poland's technological landscape. Spark, a superconducting quantum computer, operates at ultra-low temperatures near absolute zero, leveraging superconducting circuits to manipulate quantum bits, or qubits. Professor Wojciech Bożejko, head of WUST’s faculty of ICT, emphasizes the importance of this milestone, noting that it is the first quantum computer in Poland and Eastern Europe to utilize low-temperature superconducting qubit technology.
This quantum computer, though equipped with only 5 qubits, making it less powerful than classical computers for most tasks, is strategically important for research and education. It will provide WUST students direct access to a real quantum computer for practical programming, allowing them to familiarize themselves with quantum mechanics and prepare for the era of quantum utility. Quantum utility refers to the point at which quantum computers can outperform classical computers in solving specific, real-world problems. WUST researchers will use Spark for computer science research, including doctoral candidates and members of the university's quantum computing club.
IQM's broader strategy involves strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, building on the establishment of its Warsaw office in 2024. The company is committed to leading the region's quantum technology ecosystem through strategic partnerships, talent development, and localized solutions. The Spark system will be inaugurated at the Wrocław Centre for Networking and Supercomputing, coinciding with the center's 30th anniversary, accelerating research in computer science and enhancing student access to hands-on quantum programming. This deployment not only positions Poland as a new entrant in the global quantum computing landscape, but also underlines the nation's ambition to become a leader in next-generation computing technologies.
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This quantum computer, though equipped with only 5 qubits, making it less powerful than classical computers for most tasks, is strategically important for research and education. It will provide WUST students direct access to a real quantum computer for practical programming, allowing them to familiarize themselves with quantum mechanics and prepare for the era of quantum utility. Quantum utility refers to the point at which quantum computers can outperform classical computers in solving specific, real-world problems. WUST researchers will use Spark for computer science research, including doctoral candidates and members of the university's quantum computing club.
IQM's broader strategy involves strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, building on the establishment of its Warsaw office in 2024. The company is committed to leading the region's quantum technology ecosystem through strategic partnerships, talent development, and localized solutions. The Spark system will be inaugurated at the Wrocław Centre for Networking and Supercomputing, coinciding with the center's 30th anniversary, accelerating research in computer science and enhancing student access to hands-on quantum programming. This deployment not only positions Poland as a new entrant in the global quantum computing landscape, but also underlines the nation's ambition to become a leader in next-generation computing technologies.
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- : IQM to Install Poland’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer at Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST)
- The Next Web: IQM to install Poland’s first superconducting quantum computer
- thequantuminsider.com: IQM to Deploy Poland’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer
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- HashTags: #QuantumComputing #Superconducting #Poland
- Company: IQM
- Target: Efficiency
- Product: Quantum
- Feature: Superconducting
- Type: Research
- Severity: Medium