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This partnership directly addresses critical hardware bottlenecks in neutral-atom quantum computing by developing high-speed optical modules and standardized interfaces for QPU control chains. By leveraging SCREEN's precision optics manufacturing to improve gate fidelity and refresh rates, the project aims to scale up atom addressing speeds while establishing a robust domestic supply chain. This initiative represents a significant step toward mass-producing functional units for neutral-atom architectures rather than just theoretical research.
Yaqumo and SCREEN Holdings Partner on NEDO Project to Build Optical Modules for Neutral-Atom QPUs

Japanese neutral-atom quantum computing startup Yaqumo Inc. (a spin-off from Kyoto University and the Institute for Molecular Science) has been selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for a national R&D grant under the Post-5G Information and Communication Systems Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project. Following the award, Yaqumo launched a joint research [...] The post Yaqumo and SCREEN Holdings Partner on NEDO Project to Build Optical Modules for Neutral-Atom QPUs appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
Japanese neutral-atom quantum computing startup Yaqumo Inc. (a spin-off from Kyoto University and the Institute for Molecular Science) has been selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization…
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