TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, England, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Quantinuum, the premier integrated quantum computing firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with JSR Corporation, a leader in materials technology from Japan. This partnership aims to utilize advanced quantum computing techniques to enhance semiconductor research.

By uniting JSR’s top-tier materials scientists with Quantinuum’s quantum computing specialists across Japan, Europe, and the USA, the joint team will employ the cutting-edge InQuanto software platform to explore new modeling approaches for semiconducting materials, including metal complexes and transition metal oxides. These materials are crucial to the microelectronics industry.

The collaboration seeks to develop innovative modeling techniques that can yield precise predictions of the physical properties of these materials, potentially expediting the discovery of new molecules and paving the way for future microelectronic devices.

Rei Sakuma, Principal Researcher of the Materials Informatics Initiative at JSR, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Quantinuum, building on our previous work. Their leadership in quantum computing hardware and software complements our deep expertise in materials innovation. Our goal is to create materials that benefit society and the environment. InQuanto is already aiding our understanding of how quantum computing can accelerate our ambitious objectives.”

A key area of focus for the collaboration will be the development of quantum algorithms rooted in dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT). This methodology promises to enhance our understanding of the electronic properties of complex organic and inorganic materials, such as optical absorption and conductivity, which are pivotal in the silicon-based information age.

Using InQuanto, Quantinuum and JSR will investigate new methods for modeling complex molecular systems and defect subsystems. The discoveries made during this research will be integrated into InQuanto, making them accessible to a broader scientific community.

Ilyas Khan, CEO of Quantinuum, remarked, “Our collaboration with JSR is at the forefront of materials science utilizing quantum computing. We are excited to continue this partnership, which will enhance InQuanto’s capabilities and provide future users with advanced tools. The synergy of JSR’s materials expertise and our quantum computing knowledge will benefit the scientific community significantly.”

InQuanto has been launched as a standalone platform, incorporating the latest algorithms, methods, and noise mitigation techniques essential for molecular and materials scientists utilizing quantum technologies. This platform will help JSR’s team gain deeper insights into quantum computing’s capabilities as they strive for quantum advantage in computational chemistry.

Quantinuum, a recognized leader in quantum computing, collaborates with industrial partners across various sectors, including automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy. InQuanto is powered by Quantinuum’s TKET toolkit, facilitating the seamless adaptation of algorithms across different devices and simulators.

About Quantinuum:
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, formed from the merger of Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum. With over 450 employees, including 350 scientists across eight locations in the US, Europe, and Japan, Quantinuum is committed to advancing quantum computing and developing applications across various fields, including chemistry, cybersecurity, finance, and optimization. The company focuses on delivering scalable, commercial quantum solutions to tackle pressing global challenges, including energy, logistics, climate change, and health.

Quantinuum’s H1 generation quantum computer, powered by Honeywell, ranks among the most advanced globally, having achieved the industry-standard quantum volume of 4096. In March 2020, Quantinuum committed to exponentially increasing the quantum volume of its H-Series commercial quantum computers over the next five years.

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