Photonics Inc. is a startup building a computing platform for governments and organisations to harness the power of quantum computing, a network architecture to enable seamless quantum networking by leveraging telecoms photons to provide support for quantum key distribution, quantum cryptography, and blind computing to scale quantum networks around the globe and provides quantum algorithm services to solve complex computational problems. Their approach ensures the horizontal and vertical scalability of quantum systems. They have received a Quantum Computing Control System from Zurich Instruments to power their quantum technology services.

NB* The image is clearly not an actual picture of a quantum computing control system, but you get the idea ;-)

Zurich Instruments’ quantum computing system operates an outstanding phase coherence which elongates the stability of qubits and offers top-notch signal generation with high fidelity. Its control features are easily adaptable for the facilitation of research and development of emerging technologies to ensure scalability and reliability. Zurich Instruments places importance on quick responses, in-depth application knowledge, and exceptional instrument performance. Photonic appreciates the instrument quality, technical standards, and scientific expertise provided by Zurich Instruments, which are further strengthened by fast hardware delivery and the availability of demo units.

The collaboration between these two quantum technology organizations will foster the advancement of quantum computing by creating a faster time to production, moving from design to testing quickly. Platonic Inc. has expressed confidence in the Zurich Instruments team referencing deep scientific knowledge and appreciation of technical standards as key points. For Zurich Instruments, the goal is to make high-quality solutions in the ever-changing and fast-moving field of quantum technology with accurate technical expertise so that products are delivered in the shortest time possible with the highest professional approach.

The development of both hardware and software in the Quantum technology industry takes a whole village to achieve. So, while companies like Zurich Instruments have designed and launched a commercially available quantum control system, they have enabled other players to use their stack (that runs on LabOne Q software and provides an end-to-end measurement framework for quantum computing while facilitating integration with higher-level software) to build out quantum processing solutions or other elements of quantum computing, others such as Photonics are building the platforms and network architecture for the growth of the ecosystem and the drive towards providing simplistic tools that will be used by everyone in the world.

The key features of the Quantum Computing Control System is that they are designed with scale in mind. This means that inputs and outputs can be added at anytime to while ensuring high channel density and reliable performance for all setup sizes. Also, the LabOne Q which is a productivity software allows for the connection of high-level quantum algorithms and analog signals for any quantum device. The hardware is also designed to match the application with low noise, high resolution, and large bandwidth. It also provides efficient operation, precise synchronization and fast data progratio across the system guaranteeing powerful decoding capabilities. 

This partnership between Photonics Inc and Zurich Instruments will encourage more companies to offer hybrid solutions and not trying to provide all the tools required for a full quantum computing system.