QC-Modell

It looks like a golden chandelier—but the QC model shows the typical structure of a superconducting quantum computer. At the very bottom sits the quantum chip, which only operates reliably at temperatures close to absolute zero (-273.14°C). Here, so-called qubits process information based on the laws of quantum mechanics. To protect their delicate states, the system is extremely cooled and carefully shielded from external disturbances. Microwaves control the qubits, while precise measuring instruments analyze the signals.
Forschungszentrum Jülich (DE) is one of Europe’s leading institutions in the field of quantum research. It provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for the development of quantum computers. The focus is on solid-state-based quantum computing, mainly superconducting qubits and semiconductor-based spin-qubits. Jülich covers the entire technology chain: from researching suitable materials and designing circuits and cryo-electronics to developing prototypes and applications.