'Japan’s Quantum Beast': 256 qubits unleashed with 4X more power
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Quantum Leap
Fujitsu and RIKEN have unveiled a 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer, quadrupling their earlier 64-qubit milestone from 2023.
Supercooled Marvel
The breakthrough balances dense qubit packing with ultra-low temperatures inside a dilution refrigerator, overcoming critical cooling challenges.
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High-Density Tech
Using 3D structures and 4-qubit unit cells, the system shows how future quantum machines can expand without massive redesigns.
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Global Rollout
Starting fiscal 2025, companies and researchers worldwide will access this 256-qubit powerhouse through a hybrid quantum-classical platform.
Hybrid Revolution
Fujitsu and RIKEN are enhancing quantum-classical collaboration, enabling complex algorithms to run more efficiently than ever before.
Simulation Power
The new system opens doors to simulating larger molecules and testing advanced error-correction algorithms vital for real-world quantum computing.
March to 1,000
Already in motion, plans for a 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer by 2026 mark the next giant leap at Fujitsu Technology Park.
Long-Term Vision
Extending their collaboration center to 2029, Fujitsu and RIKEN signal deep commitment to scaling quantum innovation over the coming decade.
Era Dawning
While true general-purpose quantum computing needs tens of thousands of qubits, this 256-qubit advance brings the future sharply into view.