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Forschungszentrum Jülich is a European hotspot for quantum research with superb research infrastructure. This is where quantum computers that will revolutionize data processing are being created. The combination of basic research, theory, and development facilitates excellent research conditions.

The QSolid and OpenSuperQPlus projects aim to develop universal quantum computers for Germany and Europe. These new computers will solve highly complex issues in fields such as medicine, climate, and cryptography with unrivalled speed and efficiency. JUNIQ, the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing, provides science and industry with access to demonstration facilities and prototype quantum computers, quantum annealers, quantum simulators, and quantum computer emulators at various stages of development.

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Kristel Michielsen

The physicist uses supercomputers to advance the development of quantum computers – primarily by simulating the way that quantum computers work on supercomputers.

Frank Wilhelm-Mauch

The physicist is developing quantum computers with superconducting qubits as well as coordinating German and European projects involved in building such computers.

Tommaso Calarco

The physicist specializes in optimizing quantum processes. He initiated and pioneered joint efforts in quantum technology research at national and European level.

Rami Barends

The physicist is building quantum computers with superconducting qubits. He wants to make quantum computers suitable for everyday use.

Hendrik Bluhm

The physicist is developing quantum computers with semiconductor qubits. He is also coordinating the construction of a German semiconductor quantum processor.

Stefan Tautz

The physicist is searching for materials for future quantum computers. He uses special equipment to assemble promising candidates atom by atom.

David DiVincenzo

The physicist is researching the theoretical prerequisites for quantum computing. He is one of the pioneers in this field.

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Basic information on quantum technologies at Jülich

Glossary

Quantum Knowledge

The quantum world works according to bizarre rules. Experts use strange terms to describe their research. Here is a little clarification.

Topic

Quantum Technology

Scientists at Jülich are researching new quantum technologies. What makes their research so unique? The answers are in this topic.

Research infrastructure

JUNIQ

JUNIQ is the world's first quantum computing infrastructure to offer users from science and industry access to a variety of quantum systems at different stages of development.

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February 14, 2025

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Quantum computing

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Cool calculators

Quantum computers are set to work with millions of qubits, and this requires electronics that function at about -273 °C, the operating temperature of most qubit types.

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In superposition

At Jülich, experts are constructing computers that obey the sometimes bizarre rules of the quantum cosmos. In doing so, they not only contribute their ideas and knowledge, but also a pioneering spirit and perseverance.

Media information

Quantum computers

An overview of the of topic quantum computers and the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ) in a PDF for download.

Further Information

Facts, Figures, People

The brochure “Facts, Figures, People” provides a compact overview of Forschungszentrum Jülich.

About us

Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the largest interdisciplinary research institutions in Europe and a founding member of the Helmholtz Association.

Jülich Supercomputing Centre

The Jülich Supercomputing Centre at Forschungszentrum Jülich provides the first European infrastructure for quantum computing – JUNIQ.

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